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Salou

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Salou

Salou works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vila-seca, 11km from Tarragona Roman Amphitheatre.

Salou is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 26,775, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Salou sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Salou to your route.

About Salou

Salou (Catalan pronunciation: [səˈlɔw]) 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 (register office, 2025) . The city is approximately 10 km from Tarragona and Reus on the Costa Daurada and 112 km from

Read more Barcelona. Founded by the Greeks in the 6th century B.C., the coastal town was a notable commercial port during medieval and modern ages. Throughout the 20th century, Salou became an important European tourist attraction. Aside from its string of beaches interrupted by rocky coves, and its landscaped promenade, one of its main attractions is the PortAventura World resort. The Dutch movie Costa! and the television series with the same title were both filmed in Salou.

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What are the best things to do in Salou?

Salou offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Salou located?

Salou is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0766 latitude, 1.1416 longitude.

What is the population of Salou?

Salou has a population of approximately 26,775 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
26,775
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.0766, 1.1416

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Salou

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ferrari Land

Europe's first Ferrari-branded theme park at PortAventura with the continent's tallest and fastest vertical accelerator.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

PortAventura World

Spain's most visited theme park on the Costa Dorada featuring themed areas inspired by world civilizations.

2 km · about 5 min drive

ancient ruins

Tarragona Roman Amphitheatre

A seaside Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean, centrepiece of one of Spain's great Roman cities.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Siurana

Stone hamlet on a limestone eyrie above a turquoise reservoir in the Priorat, the last Moorish stronghold in Catalonia and now a world-class sport-climbing mecca. The dead-end road up from Cornudella is a hairpin treat.

27 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo de Sitges-Terramar

Spain's first purpose-built autodrome, a 2km concrete oval with alarmingly steep banking, opened 1923 and abandoned for decades while farm animals grazed the infield. Restored and reopened to visitors, the raw banked bowl survives almost exactly as built.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Salou.

La Pineda

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 17,305

Vila-seca

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 20,866

La Canonja

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 5,842

Cambrils

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 32,422

Reus

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 103,477

Tarragona

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 141,542

Riudoms

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 5,679

Constantí

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 5,597

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