Discover the magic of the Costa Daurada:
Sun, sea, history, and gastronomy

The Costa Dorada is known for its wonderful coastline. With more than 70 beaches, we are sure that among them you will find the perfect place for you, whatever your vacation plan.

Choose between fine sand and shallow beaches (in Salou and La Pineda), beaches between cliffs and rocks (in Torredembarra), small coves (in Mont-Roig del Camp and Miami Platja) and naturist beaches (such as El Torn in L 'Hospitalet de l'Infant).

Many of these beaches have been distinguished with the blue flag of the European Foundation for Environmental Education, in recognition of the quality of its waters and sand, as well as the services (ease of access, first aid, surveillance, periodic cleaning) that they offer. to bathers. If you are traveling with your family, you should know that the municipalities of Salou, Cambrils and Calafell are certified as family tourism destinations by the Generalitat of Catalonia.

The Costa Dorada is much more than fine golden sand beaches and theme parks. It is a magical corner of the Peninsula, whose cultural and artistic heritage is spectacular.

Discover how the Iberians lived in the Citadel of Calafell. Marvel at the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco, a World Heritage Site. Return to the Middle Ages through the Cistercian Route and its most important monasteries. Relive modernism, which comes to life through the so-called Landscape of the Geniuses route: a journey through Gaudí's modernism in Reus, Joan Miró's heritage in Mont-Roig del Camp and the influences of Pau Casals in the Vendrell.

The local gastronomy of the Costa Dorada is full of dishes with an unmistakable Mediterranean essence, in which products from the countryside and the sea are harmoniously combined: xató, calçots, wild boar civet, noodle rossejat or Reus menjar blanc are some of the most popular specialties in this area.

And to accompany these dishes, what better option than a good wine?

The white, red and rosé wines of the Montsant, Tarragona, Conca de Barberà, Penedès and DOQ Priorat Denominations of Origin will delight your palate: feel all the tones of a landscape that has made winemaking its own culture. Wines full of history and Mediterranean essence await you on the Costa Dorada.

If you like wine tourism, you can go to one of the many tastings, fairs and popular festivals related to wine that take place throughout the year, especially at the time of the grape harvest, at the end of summer.

On the Costa Dorada you will find several different denominations of origin. The proximity of the vineyards to the sea allows an exceptional microclimate for the production of excellent wines with a unique character.
The white, red and rosé wines of the Montsant, Tarragona, Conca de Barberà, Penedès and DOQ Priorat Denominations of Origin bring to the palate all the shades of a landscape that has made winemaking its own culture. Wines full of history and Mediterranean essence.
The wineries of the Costa Dorada are a must. Discover the place where the wine is made. Tasting and pairing their wines with gastronomic specialties from the area. Explore its corners: the beauty of its wineries has led many to be declared an Asset of Cultural Interest. A visit in which the protagonist is the wine. Culture, work, landscape, gastronomy and architecture combine to transmit the essence of the Costa Dorada in a unique way.

Cycling is one of the most common activities in Salou, both among residents and tourists. Its excellent communications, the variety of routes that surround the coast of the Costa Dorada, together with the benefits and services that the city offers to cyclists, make Salou the perfect place to practice this sport.

Workshops, certified hotels, bicycle parking spaces throughout the city, different internal circuits and other advantages 100% focused on the sport of cycling are just some of the advantages for cyclists that you will find in this part of the Costa Dorada. Renowned sporting events such as the Challenge Sport international triathlon event are held annually in Salou.

Discover the best cycling routes:
· Road cycling, 5 routes departing from Salou to discover all the beauty of the Costa Dorada.
· Cross Country, the mountains one step away from the beach.
·        Family cycling, walks to discover the Salou coast.

Going through the Camino de Ronda is one of the most interesting activities that you can do if you visit Salou. The 6.5km path runs along beaches and coves, and is an original and different way of discovering the Cap Salou area.

From Pilones, the path heads south and passes Capellans beach, where you can see the remains of the old lazareto, built in 1829. The route continues along Llenguadets cove, from where you can see the bunkers built during the Civil War Civil. The last section corresponds to the Larga beach, a natural environment and far from the tourist area.

The route consists of 2 sections: from Pilones to Replanells (2 km) the path is fully enabled; from Replanells to El Faro (4.5 kms) on a natural path, it is not fully conditioned.

For lovers of active life and outdoor sports, the Costa Dorada also has an infinite number of proposals. Do you dare to try them?

Whether you love water sports or if you are more into the mountains, on the Costa Dorada you have what you are looking for. Kayaking, trekking, waterfalls, golf, canyoning, raids, climbing, horseback riding, hiking...

Choose your sport and live an unforgettable experience in a unique environment.

Port Aventura World, water parks, adventure parks, markets and many, many shops that will delight lovers of trends and local commerce. The Costa Dorada is one of the most complete destinations you can find.

If you are going to stay in our hotels and you want to know the best of the surroundings, at Golden Hotels we make it easy for you! We have all kinds of excursions and tickets for you.

Easily book your tickets to amusement parks, museums, theaters, concerts and other leisure activities with just one click.

One of the great destinations on the Costa Dorada is Salou. A place that has it all: golden sand beaches, coves with calm waters, excellent weather, hiking trails, cultural routes, adventure sports, Port Aventura... Not surprisingly, it holds the certificates of Family Tourism Destination and Sports Tourism.

Immerse yourself in a summer dream and enjoy the sun, the sea breeze, relaxation, good food... And everything that Salou has to offer you.

Catalonia, and in particular the Costa Dorada, is a reference destination for accessible tourism with more than 1,100 tourist resources that have facilities for people with disabilities, reduced mobility or special needs.

On the website turismeperatothom.catalunya.com/es/ you will find tangible proposals for accessible tourism that offer accessibility conditions to all visitors. They all have in common the offer of spaces with facilities for people with reduced mobility and/or sensory disabilities in restaurants, museums, beaches, complementary activities...

It also includes all those facilities, transport and tourist resources that have good accessibility conditions.

The Golden Hotels chain offers different family hotels on the Costa Dorada in Tarragona. The hotels located in Salou are the Golden Port Salou & SPA, Golden Donaire Beach and Golden Avenida Suites. They are perfect hotel complexes to enjoy family holidays and enjoy a complete program of leisure activities in fantastic facilities.

We also highlight our new hotel located in Cap Salou for Adults Only, the Golden Costa Salou Adults Only. A quiet hotel, with a multitude of services such as the spa and its quality gastronomy where you can rest on your vacation without children.

Book your family rooms in one of our hotels on the Costa Dorada and surprise your family. Your holidays will be unforgettable: Salou is the capital of the Costa Dorada and, in addition to great beaches, it offers theme parks such as Port Aventura World.