Costa Dorada Flights and Travel Guide

The hue of the fine sand on the wide, wonderful beaches of Spain’s Costa Dorada (Golden Coast) has given this popular holiday region its name. The 20 or so towns and villages along this 120-mile (200km) stretch of Mediterranean coastline, south of Barcelona, have become built up with hundreds of hotels, camp sites and apartment blocks, catering mainly for family holidays. Entertainment consists largely of enjoying the shallow, transparent, gentle sea, ideal for the ‘bucket and spade’ brigade, and the large, thrilling theme and waterparks at the local resorts.

Visitors who enjoy soaking up some local culture and history find the Costa Dorada has plenty to show, particularly the main regional city of Tarragona, which was an important army base in Roman times and today boasts historical ruins and a variety of museums. Excursions inland, among vineyards, olive groves and almond plantations, take in the quaint medieval city of Montblanc with its fine Gothic church, and there are some interesting monastery ruins dating back to the 12th century at Poblet. Adding to the area’s natural and historic attractions is the sunny, temperate climate.

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Costa Dorada Insider Information

• Port Aventura, south of Tarragona, is a huge park with different themes and attractions including Polynesia, and Wild West.  Salou and Cabrils to the south are busy resorts while most of the others are quieter and more low-key.
• Visit the Roman amphitheater or any of the other ancient remains in Tarragona, which is an industrial port .

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Costa Dorada Airports

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