Costa Dorada Things to do
Theme Parks
Costa Dorada theme parks feature some of Spain’s most exciting and best-known attractions for children: the Aquopolis waterpark at La Pineda and the thrills and non-stop entertainment at Universal Port Aventura near Salou.
Beach Life
Golden Costa Dorada beaches stretch south west from Barcelona to Tarragona. Lively Mediterranean resorts like Cambrils, La Pineda and Salou share a glorious 10 miles of superb sand. Don’t miss the charming small coves around Cap Salou. Costa Dorada watersports have an excellent reputation.
Fine Dining
Catalan cuisine is renowned worldwide. Some of the best Costa Dorada restaurants are found in the characterful beach resort of Cambrils. Barcelona has some of the finest and trendiest restaurants in Spain.
Nightlife
Downtown Salou offers an inexhaustible choice of cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs and discos. Most Costa Dorada nightlife is enjoyably lively and cosmopolitan. Barcelona’s stylish nightclubs have a world-class reputation.
The Gay Scene
The Costa Dorada gay scene centres on Sitges and Barcelona, two gay-friendly destinations that have become synonymous with relaxed, enjoyable, cosmopolitan gay holidays.
Trains
Regular, economical Costa Dorada trains are a great way to explore Costa Dorada beach resorts from Barcelona to Tarragona and even south to Valencia. Perfect for Barcelona.
Sitges
There is no town anywhere in Spain quite like Sitges. A famously cosmopolitan resort popular with the gay community and trendy visitors from Barcelona. Elegant mansions, fine museums, film festivals, carnivals and famously vibrant nightlife. A must.
Rural Catalonia
Any trip inland from the Costa Dorada will reveal gorgeous, rolling farmland with delightful vineyards, orchards, villages and mountains.
History and Culture
Worthwhile Costa Dorada excursions include the cathedral and Roman remains at Tarragona, Montserrat monastery, and Gaudi´s astonishing, unfinished Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona. Of the beach resorts, Cambrils is perhaps more authentically Spanish, with attractive cobbled streets, a picturesque fishing harbour and renowned tapas bars.
