Salou, Coastal municipality in Costa Daurada, Spain
Description
Salou is a town on the Catalan Mediterranean coast that stretches over several kilometers of beach and belongs to the Tarragonès region. The waterfront is crossed by a long promenade where hotels, restaurants and shops line up, while residential areas and smaller commercial districts lie inland.
History
The settlement grew on a coastal strip that served as a harbor during Roman and medieval times. On October 30, 1989, it gained independent municipality status after previously being part of Vila-seca administration.
Culture
The name derives from the Roman term *Salauris*, referring to an ancient settlement. Today you can see modern apartment blocks alongside older Catalan houses along the coast, and families spend their evenings walking the wide pedestrian paths lined with palms.
Practical
Reus is 9 kilometers inland and has an airport, while Barcelona's larger airport is around 112 kilometers away. Bus connections run to major Catalan cities, and most beaches are within walking distance from the town center.
Did you know?
Torre Vella dates from 1530 and served as a watchtower against attacks from the sea. The structure still stands in the town center and recalls a time when pirate raids were a daily threat.
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3.3 km
Ferrocarril Tour
2.2 km
Torre d'en Dolça
3.2 km
Torre Vella de Salou
287 m
Casa Bonet
450 m
Playa La Pineda
4.3 km
Vil·la de Barenys
755 m
La punta de la Cella
4.1 kmPlatja dels Enlliscalls
4.2 km
Platja de Llenguadets
2.1 km
Torre de la Mare de Déu de la Pineda
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Piscina Municipal de Salou
308 m
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