Costa Dorada Holidays

The Golden Coast of Costa Dorada promises family-friendly beaches, exciting theme and waterparks and colourful coastal towns lined with seafood tavernas and sangria stalls, perfect for summer vacations and winter sun holidays. Spend time in lively Salou or retreat to Cambrils and La Pineda to kick back and relax in the sun on your Costa Dorada holidays. If you want a fast-paced afternoon, take the kids to PortAventura, try your hand at a variety of watersports or hop on an exciting boat trip and explore more of the resort. Don't forget to browse the busy street stalls and markets and pick up some traditional souvenirs during your holidays to Costa Dorada.

FUN ON BEACHES

Holidays in Costa Dorada’s Golden Coast are about sunbathing on the sands all day long, with dips in the sea and chilling out in beachfront bars in the evenings. Tourists love Salou’s long promenade, which promises entertainment and lashings of family fun. Costa Dorada is surrounded by gorgeous beaches, including the Blue Flag beach of La Pineda, which is perfect for little ones to paddle in. If you enjoy windsurfing, head to Cambrils, with over nine Blue Flag beaches to choose from. Visit Tamarit, with a castle looming above a pristine beach backed by pine trees. There’s also Riumar, bordering the Ebro river, dotted with small dunes.

FAMILY FUN IN PORTAVENTURA

Take the kids for some family fun at PortAventura World, an entertainment resort spread across 300 acres in Salou, southern Catalonia. Counted among Europe’s largest theme parks, it promises adrenaline-pumping action for kids and adults. Adults can brave the highest free-fall water slide or the Furius Baco, going from 0 to 135 km/hour in three seconds sending a catapult zooming through the air and over the lake. Kids will love spending time at Sesame Street, besides playing at Costa Caribe and Aquapolis waterparks.

SPEND THE DAY AT TARRAGONA

Glittering beaches, fresh seafood and lively nightlife welcome you in the port city of Tarragona, with uniquely Roman architecture worth exploring. The seafront town is the gateway to some of Costa Dorada’s best beaches. Explore the quaint cobbled streets, in the shadow of a Gothic cathedral, and pause at the small shops for bargain hunting. There are loads of restaurants and bars, where you can spend lively evenings at too.

SHOP FOR BARGAINS

Love hunting for bargains? Keep aside your Sunday morning and browse bustling market stalls selling pottery, jewellery and other local souvenirs, besides seafood and fruits. If you want to buy antiques or pick up olive oil for friends, drop in at the weekly market in Cambrils. Don’t miss out on the chance for some duty-free shopping at the beautiful skiing haven of Andorra, three hours by road.