The Spanish Costa Dorada stretches southwest from Barcelona to Tarragona on the east coast. With beautiful sandy beaches next to the mountains, quaint villages and coastal towns, the Costa Dorada is a popular tourist choice for holidays all year round. Families gather here not only because of the wonderful climate and magnificent sandy beaches, but also because of the many attractions. The Costa Dorada has the resorts of Salou and La Pineda, Salou forms an eight-kilometer continuous resort. This stretch of the Mediterranean has beautiful sandy beaches that are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and a wide range of water sports.
The whole family will be happy to take a trip to the Aquopolis water park in La Pineda, and the most famous Spanish theme park, Universal PortAventura. Aquopolis Water Park is on the outskirts of La Pineda and is a great place to cool off when the weather is at its peak. You will even get the chance to swim with the sea lions in the park. The Universal Port Aventura Theme Park spans 5 themed areas with exciting rides, restaurants and shops to keep the whole family happy throughout the trip. If you need a break from the exciting rides PortAventura has a water park that is also a theme park with pools and waves in large indoor tanks.
Cambrils is a more traditional resort with sandy beaches, cobbled streets, restaurants, tapas bars and a fishing harbour. Some of the finest restaurants on the Costa Dorada serve gourmet Catalan cuisine in Cambrils.
The Costa Dorada resort of Sitges is especially popular with the gay community. This cosmopolitan resort has elegant mansions, top museums and hosts many carnivals and film festivals. Sitges is known for its vibrant nightlife.
When you holiday in the Costa Dorada, don't forget to visit the amazing city of Barcelona where you will find amazing sights and some great trendy restaurants. If you need a break from the beach, take a trip to Tarragona, where there are Roman ruins and a magnificent cathedral and visit the monastery of Montserrat. Tourists and nature lovers will be amazed by the beauty of the surrounding countryside, which extends to the inner sides of the mountain. Discover quaint villages and wander through vineyards and almond orchards for a peaceful relaxing day.
If you are looking for a holiday of the highest standard, then the Costa Dorada is an excellent choice with many possibilities.