Costa Dorada Holidays
The Costa Dorada, known as Daurada in Catalan, is a stunning destination for a holiday. Costa Dorada means “Gold Coast” in English. It is situated along the beautiful coast of Catalonia in Spain between the River Ebro and Cunit and is set in the province of Tarragona, sitting just south of the city of Barcelona.
Top Locations for Costa Dorada Holidays
The main areas to visit on a Costa Dorada holiday are Sitges, Portaventura and Salou, as well as the smaller La Pineda and Cambrils, whilst Barcelona is not far away. The main draw for a holiday in the Costa Dorada is its stunning beaches. Being called the Golden Coast, it contains 150 miles of beautiful warm beaches covered with fine golden sand and stunning shallow seas to enjoy. Whilst the beaches remain the key attraction, the Costa Dorada’s destinations have many other things to enjoy. In Sitges, there is shopping to enjoy, whilst Barcelona offers a city destination with sites to visit and culture to enjoy. Portaventura offers the sun and sea along with a theme park with exciting rides all set in a gorgeous coastal setting. Salou also has a theme park and is close to Cambrils and La Pineda, so while Salou itself is quite small, it has some fantastic facilities and attractions nearby to visit on a Costa Dorada holiday.
Costa Dorada Holidays Appeal to Everyone
A holiday in the Costa Dorada appeals to a range of tourists. Families will love coming here, with destinations that have beaches as well as theme parks and places to visit; there really is something for the whole family to enjoy. For couples, a Costa Dorada holiday offers a relaxing time on the beach with stunning locations and beautiful scenery to enjoy as well as areas of culture and sightseeing in the surrounding areas. Meanwhile, for the younger people, Salou offers a lively nightlife with bars and restaurants as well as clubs and discos whilst Barcelona’s world renowned nightclubs are very popular. Whatever it is you’re looking for in a holiday, the Costa Dorada offers it and more.
