HOW TO SPEND YOUR SALOU HOLIDAY
It's really easy to see why a holiday to Salou is one of the most popular escapes to Spain. This wonderful seaside resort on the Costa Dorada offers absolutely everything you could need for a break to remember. Boasting stunning Blue Flag beaches, great city amenities and hotels, and not forgetting a fantastic theme park with a waterpark, Salou holidays are a firm favourite with families, couples and groups of friends alike. Oh, and the weather is always fabulous too!
Sun-seekers can take their pick of beaches in Salou, which include lively Levante, and picturesque Llarga and Capellans, all of which also offer a variety of watersports for when you'd like to get your adrenaline flowing! Or when you fancy getting out and exploring the town, take a stroll along the stylish marina, or the long promenade to find outstanding shopping and boutiques, plus cafes and restaurants galore to suit every taste. Salou holidays are known for their family friendliness, so you’ll find children's play areas along the edges of the beaches too.
When night falls on Salou, the town certainly doesn't sleep as the nightlife has something for everyone, from karaoke pubs to late night clubs. Of course, if you'd prefer to just sip a sangria and watch the sunset, you'll find no shortage of quieter local bars where you'll receive a warm welcome.
Flights to Salou from the UK take just over 2 hours from most departure airports, which is especially great news for families with young children. So, if a holiday to Salou sounds like your dream getaway, why not speak to Hays Travel today? You can also browse our other destinations, including holidays to Majorca, Benidorm getaways and more.
THINGS TO DO ON HOLIDAY IN SALOU
Holidays in Salou revolve around the long sandy beaches and the Mediterranean. Salou's Marina has many watersports to enjoy from windsurfing, scuba diving and snorkelling to waterskiing, jetskiing, parasailing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. On the outskirts of the resort you’ll find Karting Salou, one of the largest tracks in Europe. There’s also the Aquapolis waterpark in nearby La Pineda.
Of course, we couldn't talk about attractions in Salou without mentioning PortAventura World! Home to PortAventura theme park with its hair-raising roller coasters, it's where you'll also find Caribe Aquatic Park and Ferrari Land, which is an unmissable experience for sports car lovers and thrill seekers alike.
As night falls the resort of Salou comes alive with bars, discos and nightclubs to keep you happy to the early hours with Pacha and Kiss two of the popular choices. For family fun on Salou holidays, there’s comedy nights, karaoke, bingo, singalongs and variety shows along the resort's main streets.
FOOD & DRINK IN SALOU
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out in Salou. Restaurants serving British roast dinners, fast food and pizzas rub shoulders with traditional Spanish eateries with tapas, meat and shellfish on the menu. You can’t go on holiday to Salou and not sample a dish of Paella. Wash down your meal with a traditional jug of sangria or try the local wines and beers. When you don’t feel like venturing far, Salou’s hotels offer a whole host of delicious dishes to enjoy, from local cuisine to home comfort meals.