Salou has become one of the holiday destinations par excellence, as it offers everything a family could need during their days off on the Costa Dorada of Catalonia: beach, sun, entertainment, cultural visits, adventure sports, etc.
Read on if you want to discover the best way to enjoy a family vacation in Salou, the city that has been awarded the title of Family Tourism Destination.
Guide to spend unforgettable vacations in Salou
We are going to propose you a list of ideas to make the most of your vacations in Salou . Choose the ones you think best fit you and your family and fill your days off with experiences full of adrenaline, fun and relaxation.
The first thing you should do to be calm and comfortable on your vacation is to choose your accommodation. There is a wide range of hotels in Salou that will allow you to have all the luxuries and comfort at your fingertips, without your stay out of your budget.
Spend the mornings at the beach in the sun
Undoubtedly, the main attraction of Salou and, in general, of the Costa Dorada are its beaches. They are wide spaces of fine golden sand, with crystal clear waters open to the Mediterranean Sea. Salou has a coastline of 14 kilometers and its beaches are characterized by shallow waters, making them ideal for relaxing with the family.
In most of the beaches of Salou you will see the blue flag waving, this is the one that assures you that bathing in its waters is safe and if you go a little away from the center, you can find hidden coves hidden between impressive cliffs.
Get your adrenaline pumping at Karting Salou
Karting Salou can be a very different experience in your vacation that will make you live your days off to the fullest. When you reach the space you will encounter a circuit of curves that will challenge your driving skills. For the youngest members of the family (between 4 and 7 years old), you will have adapted karts available, which guarantee their safety at all times.
Although, if your child is one of the most daring, you can take him/her with you in a two-seater go-kart and let him/her experience maximum speed. When you finish your race, you can stop by the arcade, which is located on the same premises. There you can try out the simulators or ride the Bungee Rocket.
Enjoy nature in Bosc Aventura
In the heart of the city of Salou you will find this park, as if it were an oasis in the middle of the desert. It is a place of 8,000 square meters of extension that offers you a circuit through the heights full of challenges and adventures. It has zip lines over 80 meters long, paintball areas, climbing walls and gymkhanas.
Choose the activity that most appeals to you and spend a day of family fun, completely surrounded by nature. The difficulty of the circuits through the trees is adapted to the age and possibilities of each child. The most exciting circuits can be up to 10 meters high.
Take a short hike along the Camino de Ronda
Walking is one of the best ways to share quality family time and allow good conversations to take place. The section of the Camino de Ronda that runs along the entire Cabo de Salou, has a length of 2 kilometers, so you can go and return in an hour, depending on your pace.
This is the best way to see a beautiful natural environment and stop for a dip in the coves that you feel like, during the ride. Halfway, just in Cala Llenguadets you will find the bunkers built during the civil war and that served to protect the Catalan coast.
Practice a water sport
If the heat gets too hot during your vacation, the best thing to do is to spend as much time as possible in the water. But maybe your family is not one of those who can just sit in a hammock on the beach all day and do nothing, but you need a little more action.
We recommend you to go to the Olympic port of Salou and choose the water activity that you like the most: paddle surfing, jet skiing, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, etc. It is recommended that you choose an activity suitable for all ages, so that you can enjoy it as a family, all at the same level.
