The Costa Dorada, the Golden Coast is named after the colour of its beaches and the quality of the light. The long beaches are filled with dunes of fine sand and the water is clear and warm.
The Costa Dorada runs from Barcelona to the river Ebro basin and comprises nearly 100 kms of coastline, there are a few large resorts Salou and Cambrills being the main tourist centres and the local airport is Reus 15 kms west of Tarragona.
Salou is a tourist centre and has become the leisure and service centre of the Costa Dorada. Mild year round temperatures and beaches offering a good selection of services and equipement have made it a popular destination for tourists.
Tarragona is the main city on the Costa Dorada and has a popular marina and 15 kms of gently sloping beaches.
