Salou Reviews

Having previously only been abroad once....I had no idea what to expect from Salou really as I was under the impression that some parts of spain could be a bit 'tacky'. The holiday was booked as a birthday present for my boyfriend in conjuction with watching the world rally stages which were taking place nearby. However, we both got distracted ...  Read the complete review

I visited Salou in September 2005 with one of my friends. We stopped in the Club Dorada Palace Hotel. This was an absolutely brilliant hotel, the best one that I've ever stayed in with 4 pools and loads of sun loungers. If you're looking in to going to Salou, definitely look up this hotel to stay at, you won't be sorry! Salou itself ...  Read the complete review

The resort itself is very family orientated. The surrounding area has lots to do... Port Aventura theme park and then you can head off very easily to Barcelona. Getting public transport to Barcelona is very easy and wil set you back around £10 per person return. Getting out here is pretty reasonable too, it seems to be one of the ...  Read the complete review

I've been to Salou a few times now, I'm one of those people where once I find something I like, I do back time and time again and Salou has never failed me yet. Based on the coast quite close to Barcelona its cooler than the more southern regions which is great when you have children and its a nice short 2 hour plane ride. ...  Read the complete review

Two years ago I went on holiday to Salou and had a great time. The weather was lovely and there was plenty of activities to do. and if that failed you could always sun bathe on the beach! There are plenty of shops on the promenade and even a nice place to get henna tattoos! There always seems to be great weather there and is not too far from ...  Read the complete review

nice spot for an quick holiday only 2 hours flying time from the uk.have been several time to salou and always stayed in the international 11 hotel its got the lot.in the area there are many decent restaurants including comedy diner,my fav the connect inn and some fine bars raffertys especially althouh i used to drink in murphys but he staff that ...  Read the complete review

I wish to inform other consumers about the problems I experienced from this hotel.It is a 3* hotel just a stones throw from the beach.I saved all year to take my daughter on holiday and was really looking forward to the break away.We had Spanish students and also spanish adults with special needs staying at the hotel the students used to party all ...  Read the complete review

I stayed in Salou last summer-we went there for 1 week, and it weas great fun. There aare lots of bars, restaurants of any kind, entertainment centres, long beautiful promenades, a very clean beach, cozy creeks, a very good theme park-Port Aventura-, Karts, discos, beautiful villages around-Barcelona is 1hr away-. The only thing is taht during ...  Read the complete review

salou is nice - Advantages: lots of things to do, weather, port aventura theme park - Disadvantages: It can be very hot in summer

Salou is the biggest resort and rightly claims to be the capital of the Costa Dorada, Spain. Costa Dorada which means 'Golden Coast' (very apt) refers to the 150 miles of golden sands which run south of Barcelona to the ancient city of Tarragona. Costa Dorada isn't as hot or as popular as the Costa Blanca or the Costa Del Sol and ...  Read the complete review

Salou is one of my favourite holiday destinations. I've been there four times now, and each time I have had a wonderful (and different) holiday. Salou is located on Spain's Costa Dorada "The Gold Coast" - so called because of its golden sandy beaches. It is reached via Reus Airport, between Tarragona and the town of Reus itself, ...  Read the complete review

I have just been on the best holiday ever. There are a few reasons this could be. Now i have to breif you quickly - i have travelled a lot as a child, spent a lot of time in the caribbean, the states and the far east, and stayed in many places, though mostly the 5 star, best-hotel-in-town sort of places. rich parents. So when i come back from ...  Read the complete review

i first went to salou in 1995 with my three kids and my wife,it was our first holiday abroad.we stayed just on the outskirts of salou in a place called la pineda,and i have to say it was like heaven.we stayed in appartments called cye marina,they were pretty basic but the view from the fourth floor balcony was stunning. we stayed for two ...  Read the complete review

Salou is an excelent place to stay, for people of all ages. It is very much commercialised and is aimed at the tourists. The two beaches are golden long, but can also get crowded in the height of the season. ---------------The Hotel---------------- Last summer, I went to Salou and stayed at the Hotel Port Salou, the hotel was ...  Read the complete review

We decided to go here for our honeymoon last July. The country was lovely, there was plenty to do in the days, wander around the numerous shops or have your hair plaited by the women on the streets, there is also a big adventure park called Portaventura, If you have children it would be a good day out, unfortunately we have not, so we found it a ...  Read the complete review

Having travelled to many countries and loved quite a few Spain was always a favourite, until now. Holiday for a fortnight with my girlfriend, brother and his wife we expected the great Spanish enjoyment. Instead we felt as though we shouldnt have been there. The resort of Salou is beautifully clean and well looked after. The beach is very ...  Read the complete review

I went to Salou last year, and found it to be very nice. The beaches were very clean, and warm, and the sea was clear blue. The shops were your usual gift shops, all of which was very cheap and the local surroundings were nice. The theme park (port adventura) was fun although I found there were not to many adult rides, and it was quite costly. ...  Read the complete review

I've been to Salou twice now, once this summer and the other a few years back. Located on the Spanish Costa Dorada (Daurada in Spanish), it is a typical spanish resort with a bit of everything, so most people will find enjoyment there. In Salou itself, you have the typical array of tacky tourist shops, but you expect this. There is a ...  Read the complete review

Holiday this year was 2 weeks in Salou in Spain with Thompson Travel. Salou is best described as the Blackpool of Spain. Hundreds of tourist shops all selling the same gear and lots and lots of people, making it very difficult to walk in a straight line. Very hot and smelly. It became something if a game avoiding the green rubbish bins dotted ...  Read the complete review

I have been to Salou 3 times now and would still go back! It is a lovely family resort and is never full of larger louts, so is idea for children or people of any age. It has 2 lovely beaches , one main one and one more secluded, The front is packed with cafes, shops and bars and just of the main street is a beautiful view out ...  Read the complete review