The Costa Dorada

The Costa Dorada lies to the south of the Costa Brava and the Costa de Garraf, and has been a favoured holiday destination for decades. If sun, sea, and beautiful golden beaches are what you look for in a holiday then the Costa Dorada has it by the bucket full (excuse the pun).

Tarragona the old Roman capital of Spain is the main town on the Costa Dorada, however the main holiday towns are Salou, Cambrils, and La Pineda. Another town of note is Sitges, probably the chicest town on the Costa Dorada.

As pretty as these towns are it is not the main reason people holiday here, it’s the beaches. The Costa Dorada has over 200km of beautiful beaches; it is not hard to understand why the Spanish named it the 'Gold Coast'. The beach at Salou can get over crowded at the height of the season, but it is backed by a palm-lined promenade and it has all the amenities you could wish for. If you prefer your beaches a little bit quieter then just head to Cambrils. Cambrils has nine kilometres of the most pristine beaches you will ever see, so you will never struggle for space at this wonderful resort.

The beaches at Sitges deserve a special mention and not just because thee are eight of them. The thing you have to remember about Sitges is that it is a lot more cosmopolitan than nearly any other town in the Mediterranean. Of eight beaches in Sitges one is reserved for gay sun-seekers, and another two are reserved for nudists. As you can see, no matter how you like to take the sun, there is a beach for you.

Costa Dorada - Port Aventura
The Costa Dorada is also a great place for adrenaline junkies, apart from all the water sports and out door activities the Costa Dorada is also home to one of Europe's largest theme parks. Port Aventura is a fantastic day out; this theme park has everything you could want to get the pulse racing.
Port Aventura is split up into different themed zones; Polynesia, Imperial China, Aztec Mexico, the Wild West, and the Med. Each zone has its own star ride including; the Dragon Khan (with its eight loops), Hurakan Condor (free faller), the Stampida (runaway mine train), and the Tutuki Splash (water ride). Apart from all the white knuckle stuff there is also up to 100 live shows a day. So, if you get the chance, Port Aventura is well worth a visit.

The Costa Dorada has something to keep every type of holiday-maker happy. Whether you are single, a couple, or a family, whether you like quiet holidays just laying on the beach, activity holidays, or you want to spend your nights partying, there is a resort on the Costa Dorada to suit your needs.

The Costa Dorada is a great location for a holiday and I hope this article has persuaded you to look into it further. For more information just check out the rest of the site. Anyway, that’s enough for now, until the next time thank you for reading this article - The Costa Dorada.