Costa Dorada: City Breaks

The Costa Dorado is a great location for a city break, as there are opportunities to go shopping, to see the sights and unwind on the beach. In terms of accommodation, the one and two star hotels start from around €47 a night. Three star hotels in the Costa Dorado range from €50 a night to €120 and have varying facilities from indoor and outdoor pools, bars, restaurants, and many are based in the key cities such as Tarragona and Salou. To see the sites in Costa Dorada visit the Museu de la Vida Rural in Tarragona, (in the L’Espluga de Francoli). Then take a trip to the Museu del Port de Tarragona: The museum documents the ports transformation from the Roman Times to contemporary times. This museum holds an exhibition about Tarragona’s harbours, docks and fishing traditions. While discovering Tarragona’s marine past, step into its Roman remains in its historic centre. If you want to vary your city break in the Costa Dorado, you can look around a museum/historic site in the morning and go shopping in one of Costa Dorada’s cities in the afternoon. There are lots of opportunities to shop until your drop in the Costa Dorada. Traditional Spanish memorabilia and souvenirs such as leather items and ceramics are for sale in the markets. There are also a range of fashionable boutiques selling unique outfits such as handmade dresses and tailored suits. You can also hit the night clubs and bars in Costa Dorado for a night on the town. You will not be disappointed with a city break to the Costa Dorada as this Spanish coastal region has so much to offer for holidaymakers.