About Salou

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Salou is one of the main tourist towns on the Costa Dorada, with an immense historical, cultural and social past. Discover Salou and every corner of our town, you'll love it!

Family Tourism

Family Tourism
Salou was certified in 2003 as the first FAMILY TOURISM destination in Catalonia, a seal awarded by the Catalan Government to tourist destinations that offer a high percentage of facilities and services adapted to the needs of families with children. Salou is a UNIQUE destination that offers a wide variety of services in accommodation, catering, activities and entertainment, with the aim of ensuring an ideal vacation or stay for families, with the highest quality and safety. Read more

Sports Tourism

Sports Tourism
Salou was awarded the Catalan Tourism Agency SPORTS TOURISM DESTINATION seal in 2013. This seal certifies that the municipality has high quality sports facilities and services for all levels: elite, professional and amateur. The first activity to receive this prestigious seal was football, following the instalment of the Futbol Salou Sports Center. In 2016, Salou was awarded the seal for Dinghy sailing, acknowledging the quality facilities at the Nautical Club, which makes the most of the area’s amazing beaches and its maritime natural resources to carry out nautical activities. And finally, in 2018 the certification was also awarded to the town for bicycle tourism, confirming the municipality as an ideal destination for cycling professionals and lovers. And in 2020 Salou won the Golf brand and in 2021 the destination gets certified with the Triathlon modality.Salou continues to host a variety of national and international sporting events, including: Salou Challenge, Rally RACC Costa Daurada, Raceboard World Championships, Mare Nostrum Cup and Rally Costa Daurada Legends, and is also a sub-site of the 2018 Mediterranean Games. Read more

The Weather in Salou

The Weather in Salou
The weather in Salou is mild throughout the year, allowing you to visit the town whenever you want. We encourage you to know the weather in Salou and its climatology. Read more

Live Salou

Live Salou
Discover the webcams of Salou and fall in love with the capital of the Costa Daurada. Read more

Salou in 360º

Salou in 360º
Salou in 360º shows the town live, so you can discover and enjoy it from anywhere. Read more

History of Salou

History of Salou
The exceptional conditions of the natural harbour and the coastal strip of the municipality have marked the history of Salou. We encourage you to discover it. Read more

Flowery Village

Flowery Village
Salou is a Vila Florida with large urban green spaces and gardens. Undoubtedly, a lively city designed for people. Come and discover it! Read more

King James I digital gymkhana

 King James I digital gymkhana
Enjoy the tourist gymkhana of Salou! Read more

Salou, Pet Friendly

Salou, Pet Friendly
Salou’s commitment to the “furriest” members of the family! Establishments displaying the Salou Pet Friendly badge are part of the initiative. They welcome pets and offer water and useful information for pet owners. Read more