Salou travel guide

About Salou

Salou is a resort town and municipality of the comarca of Tarragonès, in the province of Tarragona, in Catalonia, Spain. It has a population of 31,491 . The city is approximately 10 km from Tarragona and Reus on the Costa Daurada and 112 km from Barcelona.

Cheap flights to Salou

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $504 from Quebec, travelling 1 Dec – 9 Dec. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• JFK New York to Salou11 Jan – 20 Jan · BCN from$789
• YTO Toronto to Salou13 Dec – 11 Jan · BCN from$614
• MIA Miami to Salou24 Feb – 7 Mar · BCN from$936
• LAX Los Angeles to Salou3 Mar – 9 Mar · BCN from$886
• SFO San Francisco to Salou6 Dec – 13 Dec · BCN from$891
• ORD Chicago to Salou14 Apr – 18 Apr · BCN from$878
• BOS Boston to Salou24 Mar – 30 Mar · BCN from$802
• IAD Washington to Salou2 Mar – 9 Mar · BCN from$804

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: Aer Lingus, ITA Airways, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, United Airlines, TAP Air Portugal.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 12 Oct and 11 Nov 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Places to visit in Salou

1. 

   PortAventura Park

   Entertainment · 1 mi from centre

   A large theme park next to Salou with areas themed on the Mediterranean, the Far West and China, plus some very tall roller coasters. Buy tickets online and arrive at opening time to beat the lines.

2. Ferrari Land

   Entertainment

   A Ferrari-themed park within the PortAventura resort, home to one of Europe's tallest and fastest launched roller coasters. It requires a separate ticket from the main park, so look for combined options.

3. 

   Tarragona Amphitheatre

   Historic · 7 mi from centre

   A Roman amphitheater overlooking the sea in nearby Tarragona, where gladiator games were once held. It is part of the UNESCO-listed Tarraco ruins, and a joint pass covers several of the sites.

4. 

   Tarragona Cathedral

   Religious · 7 mi from centre

   A cathedral that blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, set at the highest point of Tarragona's old town. Don't miss its cloister, whose carved capitals include some surprisingly playful scenes.

5. 

   Cambrils

   Neighborhood · 4 mi from centre

   A seaside town next to Salou with a working fishing port and many seafood restaurants along the harbor. Walk or cycle the seafront promenade that links the two towns along the coast.

6. 

   Poblet Abbey

   Religious · 21 mi from centre

   A large Cistercian monastery and royal burial place in the countryside inland from Salou. It is still home to a community of monks, so visits follow set routes through the cloister and church.

7. 

   Les Ferreres Aqueduct

   Historic · 7 mi from centre

   A two-tier Roman aqueduct in a pine wood just outside Tarragona, also known as the Devil's Bridge. Visitors can walk along the top channel, so wear good shoes and take care at the edges.

Top experiences in Salou

Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays.

Amusement Parks

Combined Package: PortAventura Park + Ferrari Land

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $46 per adult

Amusement Parks

PortAventura Park, Ferrari Land or Caribe Aquatic Park

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $20 per adult

City tours

City Sightseeing Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $32 per adult

Tickets & Attraction Passes

Go City | Barcelona Explorer Pass: Entry to 2 to 7 Top Attractions

• 1 day
• Free cancellation

From $83 per adult

Art & culture

Fundació Mas Miró - Ticket

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $10 per adult

Best time to visit Salou

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Salou is June, when average daytime highs are around 82°F and rain falls on about 3 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

Salou weather forecast

• Wed 11 Nov 70° 57° 100%
• Thu 12 Nov 73° 63° 100%
• Fri 13 Nov 71° 57° 0%
• Sat 14 Nov 67° 53° 43%
• Sun 15 Nov 68° 54° 45%
• Mon 16 Nov 68° 56° 15%
• Tue 17 Nov 68° 61° 34%

Know before you go

Currency

Euro (EUR)1 US dollar ≈ €0.89

Language

Spanish

Calling code

+34

Driving

On the right

Time zone

Europe/MadridUTC+1

Capital

Madrid

Upcoming public holidays in Spain

• Sun 6 DecConstitution DayDía de la Constitución
• Tue 8 DecImmaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción
• Fri 25 DecChristmas DayNavidad
• Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayAño Nuevo
• Wed 6 JanEpiphanyDía de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
• Fri 26 MarGood FridayViernes Santo

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to Salou

These are the airports closest to central Salou. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• REU Reus Airport5 mi (8 km) from the city centre
• BCN Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat51 mi (83 km) from the city centre
• ILD Lleida-Alguaire Airport54 mi (88 km) from the city centre

Salou travel FAQ