As a shuttle driver on the Spanish coast, IBve driven to pretty much every corner of the Costa Dorada and Costa Del Sol, yet thereBs one route that is always very popular in the summer F Reus airport to Salou, in the heart of the Costa Dorada.
Getting there
Reus airport to Salou is the simplest way to get to the resort F itBs only a fifteen minute drive (ten if you ask me to step on it!) Many international budget airlines fly direct into Reus, and the proximity of Salou to the airport is a real bonus, especially if you are only going for a short break.
If you canBt find a good flight in to Reus airport, Salou can also be reached from Barcelona, but be warned F itBll take about an hour by car, and no amount of pleading with me will get you there any faster!
Staying there
ThereBs plenty of accommodation for all budgets available in Salou. If you want to holiday on a shoestring, the Estival Park Salou is the place for you F my budget passengers always recommend it as the best cheap hotel in the resort. If you can up the cost a touch, the Las Vegas Hotel is probably the best mid range hotel, offering outstanding value for money, while the Hotel El Paso (located a stoneBs throw away from leading attraction Port Aventura) is consistently rated as the finest choice if you are willing to spend the money.
What to see and do
Port Aventura is always going to be the central attraction of Salou F it is one of the biggest and best theme parks in Europe. The stomach turning Dragon Khan can be seen for miles around, and the theme park is filled with spectacular attractions for the whole family. If youBd rather ride a waterslide than a rollercoaster, The Aquopolis Waterpark just up the coast is the place to visit.
Away from the parks, the beach itself is the biggest draw for a holiday in Salou F this pristine stretch of golden sand is one of the finest in the Costa Dorada, and my Reus shuttle passengers just canBt keep quiet about it. The resort is packed with restaurants and nightclubs, so youBll never want for things to do after dark, and the charming local village of Cambrils and nearby grand city of Tarragona can make for perfect daytrips if you are looking for a taste of traditional culture.
DonBt go to Salou expecting quiet and relaxation F itBs a big and bustling resort with plenty going on. But for family friendly holidays in the sun or a fun holiday abroad with your friends, it is hard to beat a trip to Salou.
