Location of Salou

The waterfront of the seaside resort, Salou

The Torre Vella defence tower, Salou

Salou (Greek Salauris) is a seaside resort and tourist center in Catalonia, about 10 km from Tarragona on the Costa Dorada, Spain. Aside from its string of beaches interrupted by rocky coves, and its landscaped promenade, one of its main attractions is the Port Aventura complex, formerly owned by the Universal Studios chain of theme parks. Image File history File links Localització_de_Salou. ... Image File history File links Localització_de_Salou. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x900, 857 KB) Summary Seaside resort of Salou in Spain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x900, 857 KB) Summary Seaside resort of Salou in Spain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Torre_Vella. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Torre_Vella. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... Anthem: Els Segadors Capital Barcelona Official language(s) Spanish, Catalan, and Aranese Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 6th  32,114 km²  6. ... For the municipality in the Philippines, see Tarragona, Davao Oriental. ... This article resolves the various uses of the name Gold Coast. ... The rollercoaster Dragon Khan, the first coaster in the world with eight inversions Port Aventura is a theme park in the holiday resort of Salou, Spain, on the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast). It is 1 hour from Barcelona and has 2 airports within 30 minutes of it. ... The current Universal Studios logo Universal Studios (sometimes called Universal Pictures or Universal City Studios), a subsidiary of NBC Universal, is one of the major American film studios that has production studios and offices located at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, California, an unincorporated area of Los... Ferris wheel Amusement park is the more generic term for a collection of amusement rides and other entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a fairly large group of people. ...

Used as a port by Greeks and Romans, it appeared again in an important historic event, when in 1229 the fleet of James I of Aragon departed from the port of Salou to conquer the Balearic islands, thus creating the Kingdom of Mallorca and in 1286 Alfons III of Aragon also departed from this port to conquer Minorca, the last muslim territory of the Balearic Islands. Later, Salou became a nest of pirates. After that it was considered an unsafe place, so in 1530 Archbishop of Tarragona decided to erect a new defence tower, now called Torre Vella. In 1865 the railway station began to operate, opening a new development time, that led one hundred years later to a tourist boom that has brought prosperity to the town. The Roman Empire is the name given to both the imperial domain developed by the city-state of Rome and also the corresponding phase of that civilization, characterized by an autocratic form of government. ... Events February 18 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor signs a ten-year truce with al-Kamil, regaining Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem with neither military engagements nor support from the papacy. ... James I of Aragon James I of Aragon (Catalan: Jaume I, Spanish: Jaime I, Occitan: Jacme I) (Montpellier, February 2, 1208 – July 27, 1276) surnamed the Conqueror, was the king of Aragon, count of Barcelona and Lord of Montpellier from 1213 to 1276. ... Capital Palma Official language(s) Spanish and Catalan Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 17th  4,992 km²  1. ... The Kingdom of Majorca (also Kingdom of Mallorca) was created by James I of Aragon (Jaume I, The Conqueror) as a vassal kingdom of the Kingdom of Aragon. ... Events Margaret I of Scotland became queen of Scotland, end of Canmore dynasty. ... Alfons or Alfonso III of Aragon (1265 - June 18, 1291, also Alfons II of Barcelona), surnamed the Liberal, was the king of Aragon and count of Barcelona from 1285 to 1291. ... Flag of Minorca This is a taula from the site of Talatì de Dalt about 4km west of Maó Minorca (Menorca both in Catalan and Spanish and increasingly in English usage; from Latin Balearis Minor, later Minorica minor island) is one of the Balearic Islands (Illes Balears Catalan official name... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Turkish: Müslüman, Persian and Urdu: مسلمان, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of Islam. ... Capital Palma Official language(s) Spanish and Catalan Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 17th  4,992 km²  1. ... Look up pirate and piracy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... June 25 - Augsburg confession presented to Charles V of Holy Roman Empire. ... For the municipality in the Philippines, see Tarragona, Davao Oriental. ... 1865 (MDCCCLXV) is a common year starting on Sunday. ...

Nearby is the suburb of Vilafortuny with secluded villas surrounded by walls.

Salou is the tourist capital of the Costa Dorada, due to its many tourist facilities and its beautiful beaches; it is a popular holiday destination due to its hot Mediterranean climate. There are things to do for all the family, from theme and water parks like Port Aventura and Costa Caribe to late night discos and clubs. This article resolves the various uses of the name Gold Coast. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... The rollercoaster Dragon Khan, the first coaster in the world with eight inversions Port Aventura is a theme park in the holiday resort of Salou, Spain, on the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast). It is 1 hour from Barcelona and has 2 airports within 30 minutes of it. ...

Port Aventura is a growing theme park resort on the Costa Dorada. Its main theme park is an exciting day out for any family coming to Salou, and should not be missed out. Its main attraction, Dragon Khan, is a massive roller-coaster with 8 loops and corkscrews in it! Another main ride is Hurakan Condor, a tall freefall tower that takes you up and then drops you 100 metres to the ground. Other rides include Stampida, a racing wooden roller-coaster, Silver River Flumes, a log flume, and many more. If adrenaline rides aren’t for you don’t worry, Port Aventura also has many shows in various regions of the park, it also has a grand fireworks display every evening. The rollercoaster Dragon Khan, the first coaster in the world with eight inversions Port Aventura is a theme park in the holiday resort of Salou, Spain, on the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast). It is 1 hour from Barcelona and has 2 airports within 30 minutes of it. ... This article resolves the various uses of the name Gold Coast. ... The riders are at the top of the biggest loop in this side view of the Dragon Khan. ... The rollercoaster Dragon Khan, the first coaster in the world with eight inversions Port Aventura is a theme park in the holiday resort of Salou, Spain, on the Costa Dorada (Gold Coast). It is 1 hour from Barcelona and has 2 airports within 30 minutes of it. ...

The Salou Promenade (Paseo Jaume I)is one of the most beautiful landmarks of Salou, it runs right along the coast adjacent to the Llevant Beach, the biggest beach in the town, although other beaches include Platja de Ponent, Platja dels Capellans, Platja Llarga and Cala Crancs. Salou beaches have 34 European Blue Flags for being the tidiest, safest and cleanest sparkling waters on the Mediterranean.

There are also various other sites of interests in the surrounding area from Salou, the big city of Barcelona is only an hour car journey away. The city of Tarragona is only a few kilometres away, and includes many historical sites, as the city has a lot of Roman history. The little town of La Pineda is also nearby, that has another big beach and there are many nightlife bars along the promenade. It also is home to Aquopolis, a big water park with many attractions for both adults and children, it also features a unique dolphin show everyday. However if you prefer something more cultural, the town of Cambrils is on the other side, it is a traditional Spanish fishing town, and its port area is a popular area for fish restaurants. Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Nickname Ciutat Comtal (Catalan) Ciudad Condal (Spanish) Postal code 08001-08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ... For the municipality in the Philippines, see Tarragona, Davao Oriental. ... Look up Roman in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Cambrils de Mar is a costal town in Tarragona province of Catalonia, Spain. ...

Getting around is never a problem in Salou, there are many places where you can hire a car. However most places are very close together and are in walking distance. The taxi service is useful because there are a lot of them and the fares are generally cheap. Buses are also a very effective way of transport, they are very cheap and they run regularly during the summer season. Salou is only 20 minutes away from Reus airport (which has a regular bus service) and an hour from Barcelona airport. Reus, Joan Prims Monument Reus is the capital of the comarca of Baix Camp, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia, located at 117 metres above sea level. ... Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Nickname Ciutat Comtal (Catalan) Ciudad Condal (Spanish) Postal code 08001-08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ...

Sources

• The Book of Deeds of James I of Aragon (available in PDF format)

• Ramón Muntaner, Chronicle, tr. Lady Goodenough (available in PDF format).

• Golden Coast Real Estate Website (Local Information)

External links

• Salou City Council web page
• PortAventura Fans
• Salou on Placeopedia ‹The template Placeopedia has been proposed for deletion here.› 

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