Salou
Sign in to saveSalou () is a resort town and municipality of the comarca of Tarragonès, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of . The city is approximately 10 km from Tarragona and Reus on the Costa Daurada and 112 km from Barcelona.
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Salou is a beach resort town located in Catalonia, Spain, on the Costa Daurada coast about 10 kilometers from the city of Tarragona. It is a popular destination known for its coastal location and proximity to major cities in the region.
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Article
19 sectionsContents
- History
- Main sights
- Historic buildings and monuments
- PortAventura World
- Lumine Mediterranea Beach & Golf Community
- Auditorium Theatre of Salou
- Beaches
- Sport tourism
- Climate
- Local Festivals
- Transport
- Airport
- Railway
- Taxi
- Bus
- Gallery
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Salou () is a resort town and municipality of the comarca of Tarragonès, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of . The city is approximately 10 km from Tarragona and Reus on the Costa Daurada and 112 km from Barcelona.
Founded by the Greeks in the 6th century B.C., the coastal town was a notable commercial port during medieval and modern ages. Throughout the 20th century, Salou became an important European tourist attraction.