Salou is a Costa Daurada beach resort next to the PortAventura World parks, with shallow town beaches and Roman Tarragona about 11 km up the coast in a straight line. Mix park days with beach mornings, and do the parks early or late in summer to avoid the midday heat.
Parent tip: Park calendars differ: Caribe Aquatic Park and Aquopolis are summer-only and Ferrari Land has its own dates, so check each before planning.
Large themed park ranging from children’s rides with no minimum height to big coasters with a 1.40 m minimum.
Caribbean-themed water park within the PortAventura World resort, with slides for older children and shallow play areas for small ones.
Ferrari-themed park beside PortAventura Park with thrill rides, racing-themed attractions and shows; best suited to older children and teens.
Outdoor water park at La Pineda, a few kilometres from Salou centre, open in the summer season.
Salou's largest beach, along the town promenade, with a playground, sports area and accessible entry; the town describes its water as shallow.
Urban beach of about 1.1 km along Passeig Miramar, on the quieter western side of town towards Cambrils.
Natural beach backed by pine woods on Cap Salou, reached along the coastal path.
Small cove on Cap Salou surrounded by vegetation and away from hotels; the town recommends it for snorkelling.
Seafront footpath linking Salou's beaches and coves around Cap Salou to the lighthouse, with sea views most of the way.
Promenade fountains where children run through the jets by day and a water, light and music show plays in the evening.