Salou Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A coastal cityscape with historic architecture, including a prominent church with a bell tower and a cathedral with a dome.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and a marina.
A coastal cityscape with a beach, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A beach with a playground, clear blue sky, and a large tree.

Close to a diverse collection of Costa Daurada’s most popular attractions, Salou is a great base from which to explore the area. With Levante Beach and Capellans Beach, two of the most popular places to visit, so close, where better to stay than here. If you're travelling with kids or want something a little more lively from your holiday, then Port Aventura Theme Park and Ponent Beach are not to be missed.

Sitting just 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the southwest of Costa Daurada, Salou, a popular spot for visitors wishing to discover more of the region. This popular destination is also only around about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Barcelona International Airport, making it a great spot from which to explore further afield than just the Costa Daurada region.

Want to get out into the great outdoors and experience the beautiful wildlife of the area? Why not plan a trip to the nearby parks and reserves. These are great places in which to relax. Inhale the salty air, skim rocks in the shallows and catch some sunshine at nearby the Cala de la Font BeachOpens in a new window and forget your worries back home.

If you fancy working on your swing, take a trip to the Port Aventura Golf Course. This is a great course and a favourite with golfers from around the world. There also no better way to relax while also being active than golf.

Finding your perfect accommodation in Salou is easy. For a warm welcome, a comfortable nights sleep and great location, you'll be hard pressed to find better than Mercure Atenea Aventura, Vila-Seca, the Sol Costa Daurada, and the Hotel PortAventura.

Where to stay in Salou

Find the best Salou areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Salou
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Salou City Centre

Unique features of Salou City Centre include the waterfront views and spas. Make a stop by Llevant Beach or Bosc Aventura Salou while you're exploring the area.

Hotel Jaime I

Hotel Jaime I

3 out of 5
c/ Logronyo, 15 Salou
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Salou. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 poolside bars and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (855 reviews)
"Buena experiencia para ir con niño, se entretienen mucho con las actividades que hacen allí. La comida sinceramente no me gustó pero bueno por lo que cuesta esta bien."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Jaime I
Blaumar Hotel Salou

Blaumar Hotel Salou

4 out of 5
C/ Joan Miarnau Ciurana, 4 Salou
The price is £149 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£149
per night
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in Salou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Blaumar Hotel Salou
Hotel Salou Sunset (Adults Recommended) by Pierre & Vacances

Hotel Salou Sunset (Adults Recommended) by Pierre & Vacances

3 out of 5
C/ Vendrell, 9 Salou
Stay at this hotel in Salou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and Cambrils Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (183 reviews)
"I travel extensively and this is the first time I have used this brand. I will avoid it in future. The reviews were very good and the photographs were excellent, the reality was not the same. I was in a room on the first floor, the carpet in the hallway was filthy and smelt horribly. The noise in ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Salou Sunset (Adults Recommended) by Pierre & Vacances
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rentalmar Salou Pacific

Rentalmar Salou Pacific

2.5 out of 5
10 Vendrell Street Salou
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Salou. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and ...
6.2/10 (276 reviews)
"Lovely apartment with comfy beds. I asked for a high floor room and got one at the top with good views inland. Good size balcony. The swimming pool is open but only after 10 am. Across the road are bus stops and an excellent information bus hub. [Ask about a bus to the airports.] This is a quieter, ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Rentalmar Salou Pacific
Ona Jardines Paraisol

Ona Jardines Paraisol

2 out of 5
Carrer Ciudad de Reus, 19 , Bajo Salou
Stay at this aparthotel in Salou. Enjoy an outdoor pool, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions PortAventura World and Cambrils Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (324 reviews)
"Property was perfect for our needs and suited our group really well, especially as we were self‑catering. The kitchen and living spaces made it easy for us to prepare meals and enjoy time together without feeling cramped. The pool is absolutely amazing — clean, spacious, and a real highlight of our ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Ona Jardines Paraisol
Apartamentos Los Peces Rentalmar

Apartamentos Los Peces Rentalmar

2 out of 5
Calle Navarra, 2 Salou
Stay at this aparthotel in Salou. Enjoy Wi-Fi (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions PortAventura World and Cambrils Beach ...
6.4/10 (261 reviews)
"WORST PLACE TO STAY IN SALOU! Been coming to salou for the past 10 years and normally stay at Vila romana however decided to try an apartment this year. The check-in process was very long winded with a lot of staff being trained up still, once we got given the room keys and making our way through ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Apartamentos Los Peces Rentalmar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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