Salou is a coastal resort town on the Costa Daurada, directly south of Reus and, coastally speaking, south of Tarragona. It’s a sun-trap destination within commuting distance of Barcelona, and a much-loved home water-sporting ‘fun-and-sea’ holiday experiences. But it isn’t only a place for family fun. If it’s a blissful week of coastal walks and horizontal horizon-gazing you want, then the following destinations are must-visits on your next trip to this irreplicable resort town.
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Location For The Perfect Beach-Base
When it comes to Spain’s south-easterly coast, it’s very difficult to choose a bad place to stay. The whole stretch is glorious, near-uninterrupted golden sands and azure seas, in constant reception of that balmy summer sun and almost never in possession of a dull day.
Still, for the best and most relaxing start to your Salou getaway, you’ll want somewhere close enough to the beach but far enough from the louder resorts. The Best Negresco is a solid option for its closeness to Cala Font, a smaller and less-subscribed beach a mere 10-minute walk door-to-towel. Alternatively, you might look for a boutique affair within walking distance of Platja dels Capellans.
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The Coastal Path
Now, there are plenty of active and adrenaline-friendly pursuits to, well, pursue during your stay in Salou, but there are some standout options for the more considered and ‘sotto-voce’ holidaymakers amongst us. Salou’s key draw here is the Coastal Path, a just-shy-of-10km trail that follows the coastline from Punta de Sant Pere to Cap Salou near La Pineda. The walk includes some coves, beaches, woodland and even purpose-built gangways around cliffs and seawalls.
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Beach & Cove Highlights For Your Holiday Stay
The Coastal Path is an excellent excuse to scope out some stunning places to stop off during your Salou holiday. Every beach has its day here, but there are some which absolutely demand your time – including the aforementioned Platja dels Capellans. The quieter and shorter stretches within coves are just as mesmerising for a quiet place to take stock, Cala Crancs being a particularly picturesque stopping-point.
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Choosing Accommodation That Ties It All Together
We’ve already touched on where you might think to set yourself down to make the most of such an amazing destination, but it bears revisiting with the majesty of The Coastal Path in mind. There are places in Salou for leisure, with family-friendly resort experiences and water-sporting adventure parks; then, there are places for leisure. Putting yourself in this latter camp, with an easily-commutable hotel that puts you moments away from trails leading to bucolic beaches, could be the making of a real beachfront holiday.
