Salou Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Salou, Catalonia, Spain)

The tourist attractions in the area are at their busiest from June to July. This is when the Salou beaches are filled with holidaying sunbathers, the nightlife is rowdiest and the local amusement parks are open the longest.

Tourist favourites include Porto Aventura, a huge theme park with six roller coasters and three exciting water rides. Another popular attraction in Salous is the House of Illusions, a dinner show with an army of magicians on hand. In the evening, the nightlife heats up along the Carles Buigas Avenue.

Nightlife

Address: Avenida de Carles Buigas, Salou, Spain, ES
Like most resort destinations, Salou has a well-developed night scene, which is very much based along the Carles Buigas Avenue and flares up during peak summer months. Pubs and discos in the area cater for an international set of drinkers and dancers, and this being Spain, many are open until the early morning hours. From June to August, expect plenty enthusiastic crowds every night of the week, but especially on the weekends.
Open hours: daily - 22:00 to 05:00
Admission: charge

Port Aventura (PortAventura)

Address: Avenida l'Alcalde Pere Molas, Salou, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0902 202 220
This is the most popular theme park in Salou and alone it accounts for much of the region's traffic from June to August. Formerly operated by Universal Studios until 2004, Port Aventura is now owned by an investment company and maintains high standards when it comes to thrill rides and family orientated attractions. The park is organised into different themed zones, including an aquatic park, a beach club and an old Wild West town, as well as Chinese, Mexican and Polynesian areas. The Dragon Khan roller coaster is a particular crowd favourite, as is the wooden Stampida roller coaster and the Tutuki Splash water ride, which passes over an erupting volcano.
Open hours: April to November, daily - 10:00 to 19:00; closes as late as midnight during July and August
Admission: charge

Aquopolis Water Park

Address: Paseo Pau Casals, Casals, Vila-seca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0902 345 011
This water park is a short bus ride from Salou, along a local bus route. Aquopolis is a well-planned park with wave pools, convoluted water slides and intermittent resting areas that are landscaped and shaded. The longest lines are for the half-pope 'Boomerang' ride, in which riders grip an intertube and plunge down one side of the pipe and most of the way up the other, before gravity takes over. Entry to the park also includes a dolphin show.
Open hours: May to June, September to October, daily - 11:00 to 18:00; July and August, daily - 10:30 to 19:00
Admission: charge

House of Illusion

Address: Calle Penedes Bajo, Salou, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0977 380 940
This one-of-a-kind attraction delivers exactly what the name suggests. Entertainers perform illusions, hypnotise volunteers and several do up-close acts to further impress. Ninety-minute shows are put on twice per evening at the House of Illusion, and drinks are included in the price of admission. It is often worth reserving a seat early, as this venue consistently books solid.
Open hours: daily - 18:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge