Costa Daurada

Overview of the coast

This is the tourist coastal area stretching over 200 kilometres from Barcelona to the Valencian Community. Beaches and cliffs with several seaside resorts, including Salou, Cambrils, and Sitges.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location: from Barcelona to Alcanar.

• Main towns:

• Length: 216 km.

• Population:

• Website: https://costadaurada.info

History of the Costa Daurada

Environment of the Costa Daurada

Precautions

What to see

Among the options offered by the Costa Daurada, both along the coast and inland:

Cambrils ★★
One of the main seaside resorts on the Costa Daurada.

Lleida ★
Also known as Lérida, the city boasts a beautiful cathedral and several medieval buildings. It is also a base for exploring the Pyrenees mountain range, one of the region's main gateways to the area.

Poblet Monastery ★★★
This stunning monastery located between Tarragona and Lleida is a "benchmark" for Cistercian abbeys. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ebro Delta Natural Park ★★
South of Catalonia, a coastal marshland area quite similar to the Camargue where many bird species nest.

Reus ★★
Gaudi's birthplace is located near Tarragona. It features beautiful architecture, though Gaudi did not build here. Reus is also a recognized center for climbing.

Salou ★
This seaside resort in the southeast of Tarragona is best known for hosting PortAventura, one of Europe’s largest theme parks.

Sitges ★★
A charming town south of Barcelona known for its monuments. It is also one of the main seaside resorts on the Costa Daurada, popular with a young, trendy, and gay-friendly crowd.

Tarragona ★★★
This major city between Barcelona and Valencia offers a beautiful centre and an archaeological site dating from Roman times, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Several beaches and the PortAventura theme park are nearby.

Tortosa ★
A small town in southern Catalonia with an imposing fortress and a cathedral.

What to do

Beaches and water activities

Other activities

Bars and nightlife

Climate and weather

Generally, the Costa Daurada has a temperate, mild Mediterranean climate, with dry, hot summers and moderate winters. However, like much of the coast, it also has numerous microclimates that depend on the altitude and proximity to the sea of the areas in question.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Getting around

How to get there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

Further reading