Aptly named the 'Golden Coast', the Costa Dorada?s splendid beaches of soft, clean sand and clear water enjoy sunshine all year round. Between the sea and the mountain range, there are wide open spaces with peaceful villages and fields where grapes, olives and almonds are grown. It?s an ideal place to enjoy a peaceful holiday.
Easily accessible inland are towns and places of interest, such as Valls and Vilanova and the large monasteries founded in the Middle Ages, such as those at Santes Creus and Poblet. There are rugged mountains, streams and lagoons, and picturesque spots such as Prades and Siurana. And many of the villages still have their ruined castles to explore, built centuries ago to protect them from plunder by pirates.
The Costa Dorada has a long seafaring tradition. From the arrival of the Phoenicians and then the Romans, who established important harbour bases along the coast, the sea has played an important part in the area?s history. There are Blue Flag beaches located at Salou such as La Pineda and Platja Llevant, but there are lots more lovely beaches for you to discover, if you hire a car. Don't forget to check out the Costa Dorada Beaches pages for more info.
The Costa Dorada has 10 marinas for all sorts of nautical activities. It also has some excellent golf courses. The Club de Golf Reus Aiguesverds is in Tarragona. It has a challenging 18-hole course set between olive and oak groves. .
The Club de Golf Bonmont in Salou is another 18-hole course. The Club de Golf Costa Dorada is another fantastic course to try out.
