Salou Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Salou
Salou
Salou
Salou
Salou

Salou is the perfect combination of golden beaches and Mediterranean climate, spiced with a lively night-life, fascinating historical sites and tonnes of adrenaline at PortAventura.

Get a cheap holiday deal to Salou and discover all the attractions of a destination considered the capital of the Costa Daurada. Leave the stresses of life behind and wander along the sunny shoreline of the long Ponent beach or take the Camí de Ronda, a coastal path that starts from Llevant beach and continues for 3 miles alongside the Mediterranean, around Cape Salou, seeing numerous charming coves along the way. Instantly you'll understand why so many people look for holiday deals to Salou each year. End your walk at the lighthouse painted a pretty red or at Pilons, the ideal spot for saying goodbye to the warm day as you watch a multicoloured sky at sunset.

Get a flight + hotel package deal to Salou and set aside some time to visit the Barenys Roman villa, a small museum that houses the remains from a Roman archaeological site. Go inside a circular kiln where the amphoras and other ceramic pieces were fired and imagine how the craftsmen worked.

If it's thrills, breathtaking attractions and incredible shows you're after, PortAventura theme park is a must. Only a few minutes by car from Salou, enjoy a family day-out with the magic of the Far West or SesamoAventura where even the littlest will never forget the experience.

Take advantage of a holiday deal to Salou and taste the local cuisine. Its proximity to the port guarantees that you'll try the freshest of produce. Sample some of the local wines from designations of origin such as Montsant and Priorat. Afterwards, unwind to the rhythm of the night with Salou's long-established night-life.

To reach Salou, fly to Barcelona or Reus airport. You can also get there by high-speed train from other Spanish cities, as the city is only a short distance from the Tarragona-Camp de Tarragona train station.

Beyond golden sandy beaches, Salou has everything you're looking for: fun, food, history and sensations you'll never forget.

Where to stay in Salou

Salou which includes rugged coastline, a coastal town and general coastal views

Salou City Centre

4/5(97 area reviews)

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

Salou City Centre
Blaumar Hotel Salou

Blaumar Hotel Salou

4 out of 5
C/ Joan Miarnau Ciurana, 4, Paseo Jaime I s/n, Salou
The price is ฿2,669 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,669
฿3,036 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (395 reviews)
"Family trip for 18 days went great, thank you!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Blaumar Hotel Salou
Hotel Jaime I

Hotel Jaime I

3 out of 5
c/ Logronyo, 15, Salou
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Salou. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 poolside bars and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (816 reviews)
"stayed here many times grat family hotel / food great / easy walking o shoping malls"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Jaime I
Ohtels Belvedere

Ohtels Belvedere

3 out of 5
C/ Terrer, 7, Salou
The price is ฿2,524 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,524
฿2,827 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Salou. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
"Nice hotel, friendly staff and good location"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Ohtels Belvedere
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.
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, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and Cala Font Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (297 reviews)
Clean apartments in perfect location of Salou
"Arrived early due to flight at 10am, hotel wanted 30 euros for early check in at 12. However decided against it and they had storage for cases. Visited pool, however life guard very abrupt and rude, as some of our family had trainers on and we weren't made aware of rules, we had a carrier bag attached ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Ona Jardines Paraisol
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 ...
6/10 (258 reviews)
"Salou is a VERY hilly town. A lot of people encouraging you into bars and restaurants it gets exhausting. The hotel itself is EXTREMELY basic. Incredibly clean but you have to pay for everything including full size towels. You have to clear your room including any rubbish but staff are friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Rentalmar Salou Pacific
Pierre & Vacances Salou

Pierre & Vacances Salou

3.5 out of 5
Avenida Pompeu Fabra, n 25, Salou, Tarragona
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified apartment in Salou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions PortAventura World and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Muy bien"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Pierre & Vacances Salou
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.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Salou

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
54
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
64
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Salou is a lovely place to relax anytime of year

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Don't expect to find any decent places to eat, it's all chips burgers and stuff like that. Even though I like junk food, I was glad to get home.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Portaventura world is a must

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

I felt Salou was grubby in places. We had a meal and the food was not very good. there was a meal that we disputed to pay for and after leaving the premise were followed by a group of 8 people calling themselves security until we had to pay. not good

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful break apart from parking issue

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely beaches and great for shopping and great bus service to other towns, Nice and clean everywhere and short drive from Reus airport. Would go to Salou again but not in the same hotel

Cities near Salou