Salou is a traditional family holiday destination and was the first town in Catalonia to receive the official “Family Holiday Resort” certification. Its more than seven kilometres of very safe beaches and the huge range of family leisure and entertainment facilities are your guarantee of an unforgettable holiday.
Salou’s endless leisure options make it the holiday capital of the Costa Daurada. Catamaran excursions and sailing and diving courses are just some of the activities the Costa Daurada Water Sports Centre can arrange for you, while the beaches are full of fun activities, entertainment and sports.
SALOU TOWN COUNCIL
Xalet Torremar, Passeig de Jaume I, 4
977 350 102
www.visitsalou.es
PLACES OF INTEREST
JAIME I PROMENADE
More than a kilometre long, this seafront promenade runs parallel to the Llevant Beach. In the summer months it can be considered the heart of the resort.
Halfway along there is a monument designed by Luis M. Saumells and erected in 1965 to commemorate King Jaume of Aragon’s departure from Salou in 1229 to conquer Mallorca
TORRE VELLA
A watchtower built in 1530 to defend Salou from the constant sacking and pillaging by pirates along the Mediterranean coast. Since 1991 it has been the home of the Contemporary Enamel Museum, as well as occasional temporary exhibitions.
Address: C/Arquebisbe Pere de Cardona, 1 Telephone: (+34) 977 383 235
MASIA CATALANA(CATALAN FARMHOUSE)
In 1974 a replica of a Catalan farmhouse was built in Carles Buïgas Street using the traditional materials of the countryside. In summer a handicrafts market is held here and at Christmas it is the venue for the traditional “Living Nativity Scene” and “caga tió”.
Address: Avda. Carles buigas, 50
MODERNIST SALOU
Along the Jaume I Promenade you can see several examples of houses built in the Modernist architectural style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most impressive is the Bonet House designed by the architect Doménech Sugranyes i Gras, a follower of Antoni Gaudí.
THE ILLUMINATED FOUNTAIN
This fountain is at one end of the Jaume I Promenade and in summer it delights visitors with a spectacle of water, light and music. It was created by the architect Carles Buïgas, who also designed the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in Barcelona.
LEISURE AND SPORTS
SALOU TENNIS CLUB
In addition to tennis, the club offers fronton, pétanque and mini-golf facilities. It also has a gym, a swimming pool and a multi-sports court.
C/Avenc, s/n. Tel: 977.370.012 · Web: www.tennissalou.com
YACHT CLUB
The Club Nàutic Costa Daurada has a sailing school and is the departure point for short cruises. Salou Marina.
Port of Salou. Tel: 977.382.166 · Web: www.clubnauticsalou.com
NAUTICAL STATION
It offers the possibility of developing activities such as sailing, windsurfing, catamaran excursions, water skiing, jet skis, fishing, diving, canoeing or parasailing.
C/barenys, s/n. Tel: 977.353.592 · Web: www.estacionautica.info
WEST FORK HORSERIDING
It is a riding school that offers excursions in the surroundings.
Autovía Reus - Tarragona highway s/n. Tel: 977.384.002
KARTING SALOU
At Km 2.1 on the dual carriageway between Salou and Reus it offers various activities including go-karts.
Salou-reus highway, km 2.1. Tel: 977.385.317 · Web: www.kartingsalou.com
JEEP SAFARI
Guided countryside tours in 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
C/Vendrell, 2 local 10. Tel: 977.350.676
PORTAVENTURA AND COSTA CARIBE
It is an amusement park with its own water park.
Avenida Batlle Pere Molas, km2. Tel: 902.202.220 · Web: www.portaventura.es
Salou’s endless leisure options make it the holiday capital of the Costa Daurada. Catamaran excursions and sailing and diving courses are just some of the activities the Costa Daurada Water Sports Centre can arrange for you, while the beaches are full of fun activities, entertainment and sports.
SALOU TOWN COUNCIL
Xalet Torremar, Passeig de Jaume I, 4
977 350 102
www.visitsalou.es
PLACES OF INTEREST
JAIME I PROMENADE
More than a kilometre long, this seafront promenade runs parallel to the Llevant Beach. In the summer months it can be considered the heart of the resort.
Halfway along there is a monument designed by Luis M. Saumells and erected in 1965 to commemorate King Jaume of Aragon’s departure from Salou in 1229 to conquer Mallorca
TORRE VELLA
A watchtower built in 1530 to defend Salou from the constant sacking and pillaging by pirates along the Mediterranean coast. Since 1991 it has been the home of the Contemporary Enamel Museum, as well as occasional temporary exhibitions.
Address: C/Arquebisbe Pere de Cardona, 1 Telephone: (+34) 977 383 235
MASIA CATALANA(CATALAN FARMHOUSE)
In 1974 a replica of a Catalan farmhouse was built in Carles Buïgas Street using the traditional materials of the countryside. In summer a handicrafts market is held here and at Christmas it is the venue for the traditional “Living Nativity Scene” and “caga tió”.
Address: Avda. Carles buigas, 50
MODERNIST SALOU
Along the Jaume I Promenade you can see several examples of houses built in the Modernist architectural style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most impressive is the Bonet House designed by the architect Doménech Sugranyes i Gras, a follower of Antoni Gaudí.
THE ILLUMINATED FOUNTAIN
This fountain is at one end of the Jaume I Promenade and in summer it delights visitors with a spectacle of water, light and music. It was created by the architect Carles Buïgas, who also designed the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc in Barcelona.
LEISURE AND SPORTS
SALOU TENNIS CLUB
In addition to tennis, the club offers fronton, pétanque and mini-golf facilities. It also has a gym, a swimming pool and a multi-sports court.
C/Avenc, s/n. Tel: 977.370.012 · Web: www.tennissalou.com
YACHT CLUB
The Club Nàutic Costa Daurada has a sailing school and is the departure point for short cruises. Salou Marina.
Port of Salou. Tel: 977.382.166 · Web: www.clubnauticsalou.com
NAUTICAL STATION
It offers the possibility of developing activities such as sailing, windsurfing, catamaran excursions, water skiing, jet skis, fishing, diving, canoeing or parasailing.
C/barenys, s/n. Tel: 977.353.592 · Web: www.estacionautica.info
WEST FORK HORSERIDING
It is a riding school that offers excursions in the surroundings.
Autovía Reus - Tarragona highway s/n. Tel: 977.384.002
KARTING SALOU
At Km 2.1 on the dual carriageway between Salou and Reus it offers various activities including go-karts.
Salou-reus highway, km 2.1. Tel: 977.385.317 · Web: www.kartingsalou.com
JEEP SAFARI
Guided countryside tours in 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
C/Vendrell, 2 local 10. Tel: 977.350.676
PORTAVENTURA AND COSTA CARIBE
It is an amusement park with its own water park.
Avenida Batlle Pere Molas, km2. Tel: 902.202.220 · Web: www.portaventura.es
