Car Hire Salou - Mini guide to Salou

This Spanish Catalonian city is famous for its beaches, resorts and amusement parks. With its many exciting sites to explore and easy access to many more, this city has become one of the most popular vacation destinations in Spain.

Easily the largest tourist draw to Salou is Port Aventura, a Universal Studios theme park. This amusement park is filled with hotels, restaurants, games, and of course rides. Featured, and dominating the skyline for miles around, is one of the largest rollercoasters in Europe, the terrifying and exciting Dragon Khan.

Salou contains several relics that stand as testament to its rich history. During the 13th century, King Jaume I conquered this city from the Moors and is still revered today. In the city’s centre is a statue of the king that has become a symbol of local pride. Not far from the statue is the Old Tower, built in 1530 by the Archbishop of Tarragona, Pere de Cadona. This beautiful building has been converted into a centre featuring local artists.

This beach town is awash in activities for vacationers. Beyond the beautiful beach and its sunbathing and swimming options, this city offers parasailing, golf, tennis, cycling, horseback riding in addition to its great restaurants and clubs. Another option is the Aquopolis Water Park. This park has rides, waterslides and games for kids.

Salou is also well placed as a base for exploring other interesting places. Not far from the city and easily reached by car is the town of Figueres which features the Salvador Dali Museum. It is also near the famous city of Barcelona with its magnificent Gaudi architecture and Montserrat’s spectacular mountain monastery.

The airport near Salou offers daily flights to and from Madrid and Barcelona. From these cities flights can be had to cities around Europe and the world.