110 km from Barcelona, situated between Tarragona and Reus, Salou lies in the Cap de Salou on the notorious Costa Dorada, and proudly offers beautiful golden sand beaches, some of which stretch over many kilometers. Enjoy exploring the exceptional open-air shopping center of the town, with its amazing 1450 shops. The "passeig de les Palmeres" offers a pleasant walking trail in the midst of elegant, early-20th century summer villas and many holiday resort complexes. The Salou nightlife is very lively indeed with many bars, restaurants and discotheques. The small beaches, creeks and marina complex are all ideal places to enjoy a multitude of sports and leisure activities. Water sports include windsurfing, sailing, and scuba diving. Spend time at the sports complex on the "Levante" beach which offers activities such as basketball, football, aerobics, fitness, bodybuilding, and other beach games (racket ball, badmington, indiaka, korfball). Salou is a very dynamic town ideal for both young crowds and families. The local gastronomy dominated by the local seafood is highly renowned, as well as its excellent wines, certified by 5 AOC labels. The coastline and hinterlands are dotted with small villages ideal for leisurely excursions. Don't miss a day visit of the town of Reus 10 km away where you can discover the monasteries of Santes Creus and Poblet, the latter being classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. Also to be visited is the Del Elbro Delta National Park, one of the largest marshland areas of the Spanish peninsula, and several kilometers further south of the province spend a fun-filled day at the Port Aventura entertainment park.