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Read the law on the official website of the President of the Russian FederationCosta Dorada is chosen for its clean beaches, shallow sea and vibrant nightlife.
The most popular resorts Costa Dorada - Salou, La Pineda and Cambrils.
The name Costa Dorada translates as “golden coast”.
There are no hotels on the first line in Costa Dorada.
The beaches in the Costa Dorada are sandy, the sand on them is golden, and almost everywhere there is a gentle entrance to the water.
Best time for a holiday on the Costa Dorada - late spring and early autumn. Swimming season starts in mid-May and ends in October.
It is worth visiting Tarragona and the Roman aqueduct Devil's Bridge, the Port Aventura amusement park in Salou, and the Aqualeon water park in La Pineda.
In Catalonia, holidaymakers over 16 years old are charged tourist tax: in 5* hotels - 2.25 euros (person/night), in 4* hotels - 0.9 euros (person/night), in campsites, hostels, apart-hotels and guest houses - 0.45 euros ( person/night).
La Pineda attracts families with children, Salou is popular with party-goers and young people. Windsurfers come to Salou and Cambrils, as well as to the heart of the Costa Dorada - Miami Playa.
About Spain
The flight from Moscow lasts from 4.5 hours (to Barcelona) to 7 hours (Tenerife)
Time on mainland Spain lags behind Moscow by 1 hour in summer and 2 in winter. On the Canary Islands - for 2 and 3 hours, respectively.
Beach season lasts from the end of June to September (in Tenerife - until January).
Hotels in Spain are mainly rated 3 and 4 stars.
Meals in 95% of hotels are only breakfast or breakfast and dinner. There are many inexpensive restaurants around.
Top 5 resorts: Costa Brava (Barcelona), Costa Dorada, Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza), Canary Islands(Tenerife)
Top 5 attractions: Gaudi architecture in Barcelona, Granada complex, Seville Mosque, Old city Toledo and Cordoba.
Cuisine: cured jamon, rice paella with meat or seafood, tortilla (potato casserole), sangria (wine drink with fruit), tapas (small snacks), crema catalana and flan desserts, etc.
On siesta (from 13:00 to 16:00) and Sunday many shops are closed, but restaurants are open
In Spain (in particular, in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands), vacationers over 16 years of age are charged a tourist tax - in 4 and 5 * hotels, as well as in hostels, campsites, and guest houses. The tax amount depends on the territory and reaches 2.25 euros per person per night.
Friends, I am publishing for you a review about a vacation in such a popular place - Salou, Spain. Many people choose this resort on the Costa Dorada for their holiday. I have repeatedly shared pleasant memories of my trips to Spain, which has captivated my friends. And they went along our route for a holiday in Salou in October 2017. We were very pleased with the trip, and now, at my request, they tell us everything, everything: how they prepared for their first trip to Spain, how it went, what impressed us. So, I provide the “broadcast” to Natasha and Tolya.
Greetings to all readers of the blog “Traveling around Europe” - a useful blog in all respects! For us, he became a real inspiration and guide to action! We heard Tatyana’s enthusiastic reviews about Spain from time to time, but somehow it was difficult for us to relate to our immediate reality. We didn’t have visas, and to open Schengen, you need to go to another city...
Tanya probably published especially for us how to apply for a visa. We carefully followed all the recommendations outlined in the article, booked a hotel, took out insurance and received a visa for a year! Imagine, my first trip to Europe, and already a year-long Schengen!
Everything worked out more than successfully with regard to air tickets. We were planning to relax in Spain at the beginning of October, and for these days tickets from the Pobeda company appeared at an excellent price - 11 thousand per person for a round-trip flight without a transfer from Moscow to Reus. And as it turned out, Reus airport is a 20-minute drive from Cap Salou, where we decided to stay.
How to get from the airport to the hotel
We were a little puzzled by the question of how we would get from the airport to our destination. We assumed that we would have to take a taxi for about 20 euros. But here's a pleasant surprise! At the exit from the terminal a comfortable bus was waiting with luggage compartment and air conditioning, ready to take everyone to the coast. And this is only 2 euros per person!
We were heading to Cap Salou, and this point is included in the bus route. Before we knew it, the driver had already announced the desired stop.
All we have to do is go down this path to our hotel, which is located right next to the sea.
Hotel review
I must say that we booked the hotel through this blog, as well as the air tickets. It turned out to be so easy! We liked the hotel that Tatyana told us about - Best Negresco, 4 stars. We used the direct link, went to the booking site and booked accommodation with half board for the dates that suited us.
When we arrived at the place, the hotel simply charmed us! White as a ship, it stood out surrounded by palm trees of various shapes and tall pines, through which a bright blue appeared Mediterranean Sea. Quiet and not crowded.
We were received at the reception by an employee who speaks Russian. We paid for the room upon arrival. You could pay in cash or by bank card. We received a room with a view of the sea, the picturesque rocky coast and the pool.
And this is what the hotel looks like from the pool side. Somewhere there is our balcony in the central part of the building:
The hotel made a good impression not only with its appearance. Everything about it is comfortable. The rooms are neat and comfortable, there was an employee at the reception on every shift who could speak Russian. In the evenings, the bar provided entertainment.
The restaurant deserves special praise with such a variety of dishes that everyone will find something to suit their taste. Fish and seafood were often served, every day there was an abundance of fruit and cakes, several types of juice were offered and even champagne in the morning! But drinks at dinner need to be paid extra.
Cap Salou
What is Cap Salou? Such a wooded area that complements Salou. The small area is densely planted with pineda pine, and this planting separates several hotels from the center, including Best Negresco. This is what the pine grove looks like from the side of the cliff where the hotel is located:
Getting from Cap Salou to the town center is easy, as buses run quite often. We immediately bought a T-10 transport card from the Bas Plana tour desk next to the hotel, and the trips cost us 1.20 euros. And I’ll immediately warn all those who like to walk late: the latest buses in Salou can only accept payment for travel in cash, sometimes you cannot use a transport card.
You can get from the hotel to the center on foot - the distance is about two kilometers. Between the pine grove and the sea there is a pedestrian-friendly path to Saloy (take a closer look at the previous photo). And if you go in the opposite direction from the hotel, there are small supermarkets.
Beach in Cap Salou
And what a delight the beach near the hotel is! It stretched for about half a kilometer, or a little less.
This is one large bay, but it is divided by ledges of the rocky shore so that small beaches protected from the wind are formed. Such cozy little nooks, and each one has a shower. What we don't have are locker rooms. But they are not really needed there.
The sea is quite calm, but the guards are always on duty:
Entry into the water is very convenient. The depth approaches so smoothly that even those who are afraid of this depth can safely enter. In the clear water you can see every fish (they swim there in small schools) and every pebble. And the waves manage to break up into small whitecaps towards the shore. What can I tell you! Take a better look and imagine that you are there too.
When we rested, the water temperature remained 24-23 degrees. But the air was cooler in the morning. But after 11 am the weather became truly summer, and we swam.
City of Salou
We explored the resort town quite a bit. We only took a walk on the avenue, which stretches along the sea. The avenue is nice - covered in palm trees, with several fountains. There are also many shops open there. They mainly sell souvenirs and items that are in demand at the resort. The restaurant area is located on the embankment near the sea.
In Salou you can take a train, travel around the area and see local attractions or get to the Port Aventura amusement park.
But we were interested in sights more distant, especially Barcelona and Montserrat. For this reason, we did not spend precious days of our holiday walking around Salou.
What we visited
Tarragona
Already on the day of arrival we went to Tarragona. We heard that this is a very attractive city and went for a walk in the center. Getting to Tarragona is as easy as shelling pears - we got on the bus at the stop next to the hotel, paid for the fare with the same T-10 card, and after 15-20 minutes we were already at the curious monument.
The monument is very original. And it's much bigger than it appears in the photo.
So we all walked along this cozy street, like an alley, and along the way we met sculptures and fountains. And we reached a wonderful observation deck, which offers amazing views of the sea and the port of Tarragona. That's why the place is called the balcony of the Mediterranean. And to the side you can see the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
To see more, we took advantage of a tourist train traveling around. Tarragona also has an excellent port, and we lingered there, looking at the luxury yachts.
Barcelona
One day was undoubtedly destined for Barcelona. Gaudí's city of whimsical architecture was at the top of our list of interests. Read detailed instructions Tatiana, how to get there, and repeated everything easily. Imagine, for several years even the ticket price has not changed! The cost of travel from Salou to Barcelona was 8.80 euros, and remains so. And we have no doubt that it will remain the same in the coming years.
You can’t see Barcelona in one day, so we chose several priorities. Of course, we visited the legendary Sagrada Familia. And as soon as they saw this one, they gasped in amazement.
Powerful, global! You feel admiration for the craftsmen who think through every detail of this great structure. We did not allocate time for an excursion to the temple, but we examined it from all sides.
We got to the embankment, and not only walked along it, but also boarded a pleasure boat and sailed along the entire city coast. How great Barcelona looks from the sea!
On the embankment, of course, I was very impressed. And there, nearby, the famous one begins with exhibitions of paintings, a flower market, and living sculptures.
I wanted to see more in Barcelona, but the day flew by in a flash! We also left a list of attractions for the next trip.
Montserrat and Torres
An obligatory point of our trip was. We looked into the agency next to the hotel and asked what excursions from Salou in that direction they offered. It turned out that there is a trip combining Montserrat and Torres. Russian-speaking group, excursion cost 38 euros per person. Not enough time for two of these interesting places, but we decided to take advantage.
What to say? Montserrat is stunning! The beauty is incredible!
We had several hours to visit the monastery complex and walk along at least one of the routes. We chose the road leading to observation deck with the cross of St. Michael.
We examined the territory of the monastery with the main square. It’s amazing how they could build a complex at such a height incredible beauty, and how naturally the creations of nature and human hands are intertwined here.
Dear readers, who will be planning a trip to, come to this fantastic corner for the whole day. We were very sorry to leave such beauty after a few hours. But the Torres wine cellars were still waiting for us. At the request of the owner of the blog, we talk about it separately.
Travel budget
We anticipate questions about how much the trip cost us, so we will inform you about the main expenses. Our trip lasted a week. Basic expenses amounted to 90 thousand. This included: hotel for two, half board – 36 thousand; flight Moscow-Reus – 23 thousand; transport costs, including travel from Reus airport and back, as well as tickets to Barcelona - 6 thousand; excursion program– 10 thousand, meals for lunch in cafes and restaurants – 15 thousand. A separate item was spending on souvenirs and gifts.
What did you like most about your holiday in Salou?
Many people ask us what we liked the most. This question is difficult to answer because we liked EVERYTHING. Since our vacation was short, only 8 days, and we wanted to see a lot of things, we tried to get the maximum impressions from every minute - from excursions, from swimming, from walks surrounded by exotic plants.
And the location of the hotel is simply amazing! We are glad that we listened to Tatyana’s recommendations. Now, inevitably, on our next trips we will compare the conditions with how one autumn we found ourselves in the paradise of Cap Salou and spent several unforgettable days!
We stayed from September 28 to October 8, 2018.Hotel BEST CAP SALOU is as Russian-speaking as possible - signs/inscriptions are in Russian, there are Russian receptionists. Therefore, I will not waste time and space describing what has already been described in previous reviews.
I am writing about what I saw with my own eyes during my visit with children 8 and 11 years old for 10 nights from September 28. to 08.10.2018.
Namely -
1. The water slides + water town were built only in 2018, so everything is new and not hackneyed, BUT porcelain tiles were laid around the slides. CHILDREN FALL ALL THE TIME. Because they run down the hill to the stairs for the next race and fall on the tiles slippery from the water. Water flows from the swimming trunks and swimsuits of the same children and splashes from the slides.
I was lying next to her on a chaise longue and at the sound of a child’s skull hitting the floor I simply jumped, because... no mother can survive this calmly.
There are SOS guards in the slide area, but they don’t provide any help, they don’t even come close to find out what happened. Their parents and grandparents run up to the fallen and sobbing children and begin to feel the child’s head, looking around in search of those to blame.
My own son, 8 years old, fell in the same place, simply slipping on a wet tile when he tried to move away from the slide, i.e. He didn’t even run, he just turned around and immediately collapsed. Thank God I didn’t break my head. And other children are bleeding. I personally saw how a Spanish family - six adults - took their boy out of the pool with water structures, bleeding, because... he hit his face and blood gushed from his nose straight into the water of the pool. At the same time, the rest of the children continued to be in the same pool 0.50 m deep in someone else’s blood, I hope they didn’t catch hepatitis and other blood-borne diseases.
Even in this situation, the SOS guards did not approach the participants in the bloody drama; the adults took out their bloody child and laid him on a chaise longue, plugging his nostrils with napkins.
Perhaps the SOS guards are monitoring injuries and will install anti-slip coating in all injury-prone areas next season????
2. FOOD - you won’t go hungry, but you won’t get any pleasure either. The worst day is Friday. Salads made from yesterday's pasta with mayonnaise do not honor the hotel chef. An attempt to cook Chinese food in woks was unsuccessful, they only transfer the food, but it turns out absolutely tasteless, so there is no queue there.
3. SEWER EMERGENCY - on the third day of our stay, after dinner, there was no water in the toilet flush tank, there was water in the faucet and shower, but not in the toilet. I went to the reception to find out when they would fix it, the receptionist explained to me in Russian how everyone was bothering her with questions about the water, the pipe was already being repaired and might be fixed soon, and that they no longer had time to post notices about all the problems.
4. Half the hotel was covered in sand - I’m attaching a photo. The beach at the hotel is tiny with fine sand, which is blown by the wind up to the sixth floor. The staff does nothing in advance, and then is in no hurry to sweep away such sand. In our room 1003 on the third floor, sand was poured in the corner on the balcony and plastic chairs with towels. The maid didn't even come in there after cleaning the room; sand remained everywhere. The entire terrace in front of the rooms for families with children remained littered with sand and pine needles with branches that had fallen from the pine trees.
5. POOL - indoor does not mean warm, open - inaccessible in the morning, because... does not warm up at all due to the fact that the hotel is located under a hill and the sun does not illuminate half of the territory + the beach for up to 12 hours. Perhaps in July-August this is a plus, because... there is no sweltering heat, but in October this is a minus. I posted photos of a pool covered with sand, where two girls are covered with blankets on sun loungers by the pool in the shade.
6. SAUNA and SPA complex is available for 5 Euro per person for 1 hour. But the local caretaker made his own little “gesheft” out of it - he takes the money without cash receipts and puts it in a case for his mobile phone. During the time I paid for my family, I allowed my friend with psoriasis into our sauna for free, because... We were given white towels for money, which we returned. But this lady was not given such towels; she sat in the sauna on her red towel and massaged her body with a hard sponge, removing skin flakes from her face, head and body, i.e. carrying out a medical procedure with special equipment in a common sauna. A lady appeared after I went into the sauna with the children, and the lady left before the end of the time we paid for, without even going into the jacuzzi and Charcot showers, i.e. She was allowed to use the sauna for free for an hour only for her special procedures. The lady sat in the sauna a whole hour without going anywhere. When leaving the sauna, the lady said thank you to me. If she paid 5 euros for her hour, then there would be no need to thank anyone.
CONCLUSION - for a cheap price, those who are willing to walk uphill everywhere can go to this hotel, but for a price of more than 120,000 = rubles, you should never come here, because... not comfortable and not safe. STAFF unsmiling and unresponsive at the end of the season.
Hotel Best Cap Salou is the most famous and most popular among Russian tourists planning a holiday in the Costa Dorada. This a good option For family vacation with children, and for those tourists who are looking for a calm, quiet place.
Prices for package tours in Best Cap Salou (prices are clickable)
Hotel location
The hotel is located in a quiet, picturesque location between the resorts. The hotel is located in a quiet, picturesque location between the resorts of La Pineda and Salou, closer to Salou, in the area called Cap Salou. This is a small village between two of the most popular and lively resorts. Both are close, getting there is quick and quite convenient. So if you are looking quiet place, but without infrastructure problems – Cap Salou is good option.
There are several supermarkets and cafes in Cap Salou. You will not find expensive luxury restaurants here; for such pleasure you will have to go to Salou or La Pineda.
There is a bus stop next to the hotel, literally 10 minutes at a leisurely pace. You can get to Port Aventura Park, Salou, La Pineda, Tarragona, etc.
And another advantage of the location of the Best Cap Salou hotel is the first line. And not just the first line, but the beach, literally, under the hotel windows. For the Costa Dorada, especially considering that this is a 3-star hotel, this is a rarity.
So, hotel guests do not need to go anywhere or walk for a long time to swim in the sea and lie on the beach.
Territory
The area of the Best Cap Salou hotel is very small. This is the hotel building itself, 6 floors, parking and a small courtyard with a swimming pool.
Keep in mind that during the high season - summer - the hotel has a lot of guests. And a small area simply cannot cope with this number of vacationers.
As for cleaning the area, the problem is the same. When the hotel is 100% occupied, the staff simply cannot keep up.
hotel courtyardNumbers
The rooms at the Best Cap Salou Hotel are all approximately the same. The only significant difference is in the location of the rooms.
The furnishings are minimal - beds, a spacious wardrobe, a coffee table, chairs, TV, air conditioning, a balcony. It will be a bit cramped for a family with two children.
In the bathroom there is not a shower, but a bath. There is a bidet.
The noisiest rooms are those facing the road in front of the hotel. Rooms with windows facing the courtyard are quieter.
In addition, the rooms have very poor soundproofing. This is generally typical for Spanish hotels.
The rooms also have a safe, but it comes at an additional cost. And it is very small in size, even a regular DSLR camera will not fit in its case.
Infrastructure
The hotel has a dining room, a small gym, a small outdoor pool, a SPA center with an indoor pool and hammam, a children's playground, a tennis court, a volleyball court, a snack bar, a pizzeria, a parking lot, a hairdresser, and a children's club. In summer there are animators working.
Restaurant and food
The dining room, although quite spacious, becomes a bit cramped when the hotel is full. The waiters try, but do not always manage to clean quickly and cleanly.
The food is quite varied, but budget-friendly. It feels like it's still a threesome. Although they provide champagne in the morning, this does not greatly brighten up the taste of cheap sausages and cheeses. Drinks are free only in the morning. At lunch and dinner - all drinks are paid, but this is also typical for all hotels in Spain and the Costa Dorada.
It is better to take half board if you are going to spend a lot of time at the hotel. If your priority is travel and excursions, breakfast will suffice. If something happens, you can have dinner or lunch here at the hotel for an additional fee. Prices for lunch or dinner are fixed, there is a separate rate for adults, and less for children. Often, if you are lucky with an employee, he will simply let the child in for free.
According to reviews from hotel guests, the biggest drawback of the restaurant is poorly washed dishes. It is very common to find plates, cups and cutlery with food leftovers.
The hotel also has a pizzeria. Prices are approximately in the same range as in other similar establishments in Cap Salou.
Beach
The Best Cap Salou hotel, as already mentioned, is located on the first line, just a few tens of meters from the beach.
The hotel’s beach is not its own, as many tourists believe, but a municipal one. Therefore, entry to it is free and completely free. On weekends there are many locals and tourists from other hotels here. It's getting really crowded.
Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach are paid, but you can sunbathe on a blanket or air mattress.
The beach is a small bay, naturally fenced with rocky outcroppings. In the bay itself, the water is renewed slowly, because neither wind nor currents enter here. So, the water warms up quickly, but self-cleanses very poorly.
The entrance is gentle, the depth is shallow, the bottom is sandy - ideal for children, even the smallest.
You can walk along the coast to the side of the hotel, there will also be coves with beaches.
Service
The main disadvantage of the service at the Best Cap Salou hotel is cleaning. They are removed more for show than for cleanliness. Even tips won't help.
And this applies not only to cleaning in the rooms, but throughout the entire hotel, including the courtyard, restaurant and pool.
The hotel has Russian-speaking staff, which is undoubtedly an advantage.
Overall the staff is friendly.
Tour prices and room rates
The hotel is one of the cheapest, which is why it is so popular. And given its location and the beach, although not its own, but in close proximity from the hotel, the price seems tempting.
During the high season - until the end of August - the cost of a room for double occupancy is about 150 euros. At the same time, there may not be any available rooms. So, it’s better to book a hotel for July-August in the spring. Moreover, it is cheaper to book through third-party agencies than on the official website of the Best chain.
Other hotels in Salou 3*
| Hotel | Stardom | Discount | Price per night, from | Select dates |
4R Salou Park Resort II (ex. 4R Hotel Playa Margarita) | ★★★ | 6 875 6 074 |