Salou Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of Tarragona, Spain
About Salou
Used as a port by Greeks and Romans, Salou was the site of an important historic event in 1229 when the fleet of James I of Aragon departed from its port to conquer the Balearic islands, creating the Kingdom of Majorca. In 1286, Alfons III of Aragon also departed from this port to conquer Minorca, the last Muslim territory of the Balearic Islands. Today, the city of 27,000 people (2018) is considered the capital and most popular destination of the Costa Daurada. Salou was famous for its permanent fairground at the end of the promenade and is used as the base for the Catalunyan round of the World Rally Championship.
Top Attractions in Salou
Explore the best things to see and do in Salou:
- ★Cybernetic Fountains
- ★Font Lluminosa
- ★Jaume I Monument
- ★Landmark Salou
- ★Santa Maria Del Mar Church
- ★Theatre (Teatre Auditori de Salou)
- ★Torre Vella
- ★Tourist train
Where to Eat in Salou
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Guinness Tavern
Where to Stay in Salou
- 🏨Best Da Vinci Royal
- 🏨Best Michelángelo
- 🏨Cap Salou Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Best Mediterráneo
- 🏨Hotel Best San Francisco
- 🏨Hotel Los Ángeles
Salou Travel Guide Sections
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