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The Golden Coast of the Costa Dorada
The Golden Coast of Costa Dorada
The Costa Dorada , or Gold Coast, is a stretch of southern Catalonia in Spain, deservedly famous for its gorgeous sandy shores and great summer weather. With numerous blue-flag beaches, youll find the resorts on your Costa Dorada holidays are perfect for sun and sea. And if you like adventure, youll find fun activities for you and the whole family. The region has a strong culture with an amazing history, so if you love exploring beautiful places, then you have a great choice: the ancient city of Tarragona, the spectacular mountain monastery at Montserrat, and only a couple of hours away - Barcelona, one of the worlds most stunning cities.
Holidays to Costa Dorada are simple; a couple of hours by plane from the UK, and as its within the European Union theres no visa hassle. Youll find superb resorts all along the coast; places like Salou, Cambrils, and La Pineda, and these are fully geared for your holidays, with a good range of hotels and restaurants offering good food at reasonable prices, which means cheap Costa Dorada holidays are within easy reach.
Summer time is the most popular for holidays to Costa Dorada. The coast is dry and hot but nicely cooled by the Mediterranean breezes, and the temperature is generally around 25-30C. One of the great things about holidays in Costa Dorada is the beaches, many of them blue-flag beaches that shelve gently, so they are ideal for young families. Salou, La Pineda and Cambrils are also worth a visit. The watersports on offer range from windsurfing to kite-surfing to sailing, and at La Pineda theres a superb waterpark. Or you could visit the exciting amusement park at Salou; Port Aventura has some great rides, including some outstanding rollercoasters.
Holidays in Costa Dorada are ideal if you love culture. Catalonia is a region with a strong sense of its own identity and with its own language, Catalan, so you dont have to go far to find the true Catalonia. Barcelona is only a couple of hours away, with its amazing cathedral designed by Gaudi, the famous Ramblas and the old city. Or take the cable car up to the monastery at Montserrat, worth it just for the spectacular views. Your cheap Costa Dorada holidays will be a wonderful time for you and your family.
The Golden Coast of Costa Dorada The Costa Dorada , or Gold Coast, is a stretch of southern Catalonia in Spain, dese...
The Costa Dorada - Spain`s very own "Gold Coast"
The Costa Dorada ( Duarada in Catalan ) means the Gold Coast and is around 135 Kms long stretching from Mataro in the north to Pensicola in the southern part of this beautiful coastline.
The Costa Dorada has many spacious sandy beaches with clean clear and shallow waters. The fertile lands around the coast produce some of the best wine in Spain along with olive groves, almonds hazel nuts, carobs and a wide selection of vegetables.
There are areas of pure natural beauty including two nature reserves,: the Deltra del Ebro National Park and the National Reserve of Tortoda-Besserit Passes. Another picturesque area of note and well worth a visit is the extremely beautiful Prados Mountain range.
The Coast is made up of 10 counties and 183 municipalities , the capital of which is the city of Tarragona. The 12 areas of the coast comprise of Altafulla, Calafell, Cambrils, Coma-Ruga, El Vendrell, Hospitalet Infant, L Ametlla de Mar, La Pineda, Miami Platja, Montbrio del Camp, Salou, and Tarragona.
Some of the most famous beach resorts can be found along the Costa Dorada including Salou and Cambrills, not to mention the picturesque towns of Cunit and Mont-Roig in the northern area, the Ebro delta, with long wide beaches and very fine sand . The delta to Les Cases d'Alcanar offers long beaches of clean heavy sand. Steeper and narrower beaches influenced by the nearby mountains around can be found at Vandellos, L'Ampolla and L'Ametlla de Mar btu are well worth a visit.
If you are a Spanish fiesta lover a good time to visit is between then February and March during the Carnival days. The Diada de Sant Jordi -also known as the Book Day is celebrated on April 23rd . The Revetlla de Sant Joan ( Nit del Foc or Fire Night ) is celebrated on June 23rd, and is the prelude to a series of summer events which include parties, firework displays and authentic dancing.
For food lovers the Catalan cuisine is second to none with a wide variety of international dishes , authentic Mediterranean cuisine can be found in numerous restaurants all along the Costa Dorada and as you can imagine the sea influences much of the Tarragona cooking including a wide variety of grilled and fried fish, fresh caught baby octopus, sea base cooked in salt, baby squid sauted with broad beans, sea cucumbers and many more dishes that makes eating out in these parts something very special and unforgettable. In addition you have some excellent local wine which including Perlat Montsant and C N struc Negre 2008.
The Costa Dorada has more then its fair share of accommodation of all types and to suit all pockets and tastes. Our pick of some of the most highly rated hotels along the gold coast include:
The Hotel Dorada Palace This fine hotel has a central setting in the resort of Salou with Port Aventura within a short drive. Green Fees are also available on site for nearby golf courses. The Dorada Palace is surrounded by gardens and has several terraces where guests can relax. There is a games room and a play area for children. It also has a rooftop terrace offers views over Salou and Port Aventura.
Another popular and great hotel located in Salou is the Santa Monica Playa located just 250 metres from the beach it has 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sun terrace and a garden. The hotel is in the centre of Salou, only 2 km from Port Aventura Theme Park. The historic Roman city of Tarragona is about 10 km away. Each room at the Santa Monica has a private balcony and satellite TV. A safe is available on request, and rooms are air-conditioned during the summer. The hotel has a buffet restaurant, including a childrens buffet. In summer there are regular theme dinners. The hotel also offers live entertainment, music and discos.
Other hotels of note located along the Costa Dorada include the Villagarcia de Arosa Situated along the waterfront promenade, this modern, 4-star hotel offers a range of facilities, each with enchanting views of Ria de Arousa estuary. The hotel is located 1 km from Vallagarca de Arosay, approximately a 15 minute walk to the centre. During your stay you can relax and soak up the sun out on the terrace, cooling off in the pool. There is also a sitting room where you can unwind in peace and quiet.
The Costa Dorada has many spacious sandy beaches with clean clear and shallow waters. The fertile lands around the coast produce some of the best wine in Spain along with olive groves, almonds hazel nuts, carobs and a wide selection of vegetables.
There are areas of pure natural beauty including two nature reserves,: the Deltra del Ebro National Park and the National Reserve of Tortoda-Besserit Passes. Another picturesque area of note and well worth a visit is the extremely beautiful Prados Mountain range.
The Coast is made up of 10 counties and 183 municipalities , the capital of which is the city of Tarragona. The 12 areas of the coast comprise of Altafulla, Calafell, Cambrils, Coma-Ruga, El Vendrell, Hospitalet Infant, L Ametlla de Mar, La Pineda, Miami Platja, Montbrio del Camp, Salou, and Tarragona.
Some of the most famous beach resorts can be found along the Costa Dorada including Salou and Cambrills, not to mention the picturesque towns of Cunit and Mont-Roig in the northern area, the Ebro delta, with long wide beaches and very fine sand . The delta to Les Cases d'Alcanar offers long beaches of clean heavy sand. Steeper and narrower beaches influenced by the nearby mountains around can be found at Vandellos, L'Ampolla and L'Ametlla de Mar btu are well worth a visit.
If you are a Spanish fiesta lover a good time to visit is between then February and March during the Carnival days. The Diada de Sant Jordi -also known as the Book Day is celebrated on April 23rd . The Revetlla de Sant Joan ( Nit del Foc or Fire Night ) is celebrated on June 23rd, and is the prelude to a series of summer events which include parties, firework displays and authentic dancing.
For food lovers the Catalan cuisine is second to none with a wide variety of international dishes , authentic Mediterranean cuisine can be found in numerous restaurants all along the Costa Dorada and as you can imagine the sea influences much of the Tarragona cooking including a wide variety of grilled and fried fish, fresh caught baby octopus, sea base cooked in salt, baby squid sauted with broad beans, sea cucumbers and many more dishes that makes eating out in these parts something very special and unforgettable. In addition you have some excellent local wine which including Perlat Montsant and C N struc Negre 2008.
The Costa Dorada has more then its fair share of accommodation of all types and to suit all pockets and tastes. Our pick of some of the most highly rated hotels along the gold coast include:
The Hotel Dorada Palace This fine hotel has a central setting in the resort of Salou with Port Aventura within a short drive. Green Fees are also available on site for nearby golf courses. The Dorada Palace is surrounded by gardens and has several terraces where guests can relax. There is a games room and a play area for children. It also has a rooftop terrace offers views over Salou and Port Aventura.
Another popular and great hotel located in Salou is the Santa Monica Playa located just 250 metres from the beach it has 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sun terrace and a garden. The hotel is in the centre of Salou, only 2 km from Port Aventura Theme Park. The historic Roman city of Tarragona is about 10 km away. Each room at the Santa Monica has a private balcony and satellite TV. A safe is available on request, and rooms are air-conditioned during the summer. The hotel has a buffet restaurant, including a childrens buffet. In summer there are regular theme dinners. The hotel also offers live entertainment, music and discos.
Other hotels of note located along the Costa Dorada include the Villagarcia de Arosa Situated along the waterfront promenade, this modern, 4-star hotel offers a range of facilities, each with enchanting views of Ria de Arousa estuary. The hotel is located 1 km from Vallagarca de Arosay, approximately a 15 minute walk to the centre. During your stay you can relax and soak up the sun out on the terrace, cooling off in the pool. There is also a sitting room where you can unwind in peace and quiet.
The Costa Dorada ( Duarada in Catalan ) means the Gold Coast and is around 135 Kms long stretching from Mataro in the north to Pens...
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