Costa Dorada Holidays

The old town in Sitges facing out over the Mediterranean The old town in Sitges facing out over the Mediterranean
Positioned on the north–east coast of Spain, in the Catalonia region, the Costa Dorada (Golden Coast) runs south from the Costa Brava and incorporates over 150 miles of coastline.

The numerous resorts that make up the Costa Dorada offer something for every traveller. Sitges, with its festivals and carnivals draws the party crowds whereas Cambrils, being a traditional fishing town, provides a more relaxed holiday environment. Salou, with its Blue Flag awarded beaches, frantic nightlife and PortAventura theme park manages to encompass aspects of all the other resorts at the same time appealing to both families and revellers alike.

Day trips to Barcelona and the Roman ruins at Tarragona are among some of the sightseeing options available to those wanting a break from lazing on the beach.

Benefitting from a Mediterranean climate the Costa Dorada has long, hot summers with temperatures easily reaching 30°C during July and August.

International flights typically land at Barcelona’s El Prat airport with some smaller budget airlines landing at Reus airport.

Featured Destinations in Costa Dorada

Featured Hotels

Cambrils

La Pineda

Salou

Sitges

Tarragona

Travellers' top tips for places in Costa Dorada Beach
  • Salou: bring your own beach towels. Use the supermarkets to buy your alcohol as it's much cheaper than the hotels. GLYNRIA
  • Salou: Visit portaventura and the water parks,also visit the beach and drink a cocktail in one of the beach bars. BristolPinky
Food & Drink
  • Salou: Visit the Black Swan for best food at great prices, also the Paddock is great for breakfast. ggsend
  • Tarragona: walk around the old town and enjoy the history, as well as the tapas snacks widely available in little bars. PLomond
Shopping
  • Salou: Take lots of moneys. the shops will kidnap you ;) tyler_rose71
  • Sitges: try fresh market fruit and ice cream. SATXFamily
Weather
  • Salou: go to theme park at night with young children,2 hot during day,open 2 12,fireworks amazing!!! Review61

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Costa Dorada travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Salou: visit the port avenura theme park at night .the queues are shorter and you must stay for the firework display - by ginamc186460
  • Salou: bE SURE TO GET ON THE SMALL TRAINS wHICH ARE PROVIDED AT 3 EUROS WHICH TAKES ONE ROUND DIFFERENT PARTS OF salou - by paul186474
  • Salou: MAKE SURE you go to the magic show! EXCELLENT night out! drinks flowing all night for only 30 euros! - by gemmalee123
  • Sitges: Stay in the Dolce Hotel its only 5mins to town and 30 to Bargelona - by pk4ct
  • Salou: if your in salou go to the titanic bar one of the better places to eat and after 6pm kids eat free - by tvandfilm24