Bicycles are an excellent option for adventurous visitors seeking to discover Costa Dorada close up. So leave the car at home and enjoy a wide range of biking activities on- and off-road.
Mont-roig del Camp mountain-biking centre offers circuits spanning a total of 143 kilometers. With 10 different routes and four different difficulty levels, there is something for everyone, young and old, experts and amateurs alike.
Cambrils offers a plethora of road routes to discover Costa Dorada by bike.
You will find more information about this activity on the Costa Dorada at:
Excursions and experiences
In Parc Mont-roig, you can get information about the huge offer of excursions and tours, and for your comfort, we take care of your booking of tickets.
Montserrat
Catamarán
Jeep Aventure costa Dorada
Gastronomy and wine tourism on the Costa Dorada
Traditional Mediterranean aromas and flavours are the essence of Costa Dorada's cuisine. The region's wealth of fresh, quality seafood and produce has given rise to an endless array of delectable dishes, as well as excellent wines from several select wine regions.
Discerning palates will want to sample the roasted calçots (a local variety of spring onion) in March, the wild boar stew in winter and the rossejat de fideus (a noodle paella) any time of year, as well as the region's world-famous xató (a cod salad served over curly endive) and Reus's stellar take on blancmange. Indeed, the region offers a genuine cornucopia of vegetables and meat, fish and fruit, nuts and world-class wines
The vine, perhaps the most prominent symbol of the Mediterranean culture, is also one of the values that identify the Costa Dorada, both for the extensive area of the territory covered by vineyards and for the uniqueness of its products. With six Dos ( denominaciones de origen or designations of origin) for wine and a large part of its territory included in the designation of origin for cava, the Costa Dorada has an outstanding veriety of vineyard scenery.
The almost centenarian vines on the hillsides and terraces of the Priorat and the Serra del Montsant make up an austere landscape that contrasts sharply with the plains of the Camp de Tarragona and the Penedès region. The more mountainous terrain of the Terra Alta and part of the Conca de Barberà add even further diversity to the variety of possible landscapes. It is an agricultural mosaic shared with other traditional Mediterranean crops such as olives, cereals, almonds, and hazelnuts.
Parc Mont-roig offers you holiday rentals, apartments, houses and villas with pool on the Costa Dorada in Miami Playa, Mont-Roig del Camp, Cambrils and Salou, where you can taste the gastronomy of the Costa Dorada and discover the culture of the wine of the region, visiting a winery with wine tasting.
Play golf on the Costa Dorada
The good climate on the Costa Dorada means that golf enthusiasts can play golf all year round. It is an excellent idea of activity on the Costa Dorada.
You will be able to enjoy your favorite sport during your stay in a comfortable holiday rental, apartment, house or villa in Miami Playa, Mont-roig del Camp, Cambrils or Salou.
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Club de golf Bonmont y Pitch & Putt – Costa Dorada:
This course belongs to the prestigious Bonmont chain, renowned for its exceptional locations and exclusivity. The course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is considered one of the best in Spain. The gently rolling landscape makes for a splendid game, replete with fantastic views of the neighboring mountains and the sparkling blue sea and quintessentially Mediterranean vegetation. Plus, since it never closes, it is a veritable invitation to enjoy a round of golf any time of year.
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Club de Golf Costa Dorada – Tarragona:
Spanning a total of 55 hectares, it offers numerous doglegs and hilltop tee shots, affording magnificent vantage points over the course. Seamlessly integrated into a valley, it offers well-groomed fairways flanked by pines, olives, willows and palms and, at certain points, stunning views over the Mediterranean. The clubhouse is done in quintessential Catalan style. Recently refurbished and enlarged, today it combines traditional style with a modern atmosphere and amenities.
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LUMINE Mediterránea, Port Aventura Golf Club - Costa Dorada:
LUMINE Golf Club is a new luxury sporting complex that runs along the Mediterranean coast adjacent to Port Aventura. It has a total of two hundred hectares with three new golf courses, two of which have been designed by Greg Norman and the other by Green Project.
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Club de golf Reus Aigüesverds - Costa Dorada:
Located near the city of Reus and just five minutes away from the coastal resorts of Salou and Cambrils, this countryside course offers fairways flanked by picturesque olive and almond trees. The grounds are relatively flat, making it easy to walk. Convenient to reach and open all year, it offers golf lovers an ideal climate to enjoy their sport whatever the season. In addition to the clubhouse, located in an old refurbished farmhouse, there is also a lighted practice green to train at night. All of this makes Aigüesverds a superlative course with the full range of services.
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La Figuerola Pitch & Putt – Costa Dorada:
Pitch & Putt La Figuerola, though only a 5 minutes' drive from the beach, is nestled among the mountains south of Tarragona. 50 kilometers south lies the Ebro River Delta Nature Park, 40 kilometers to the east, the city of Tarragona and the Cistercian Route and 40 kilometers to the west, El Priorat and its world-class wines. Salou and the Port Aventura theme park are likewise just 30 kilometers away
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Golf Cambrils Pitch & Putt – Costa Dorada
Golf Cambrils Pitch and Putt is a 9-hole course with a double tee, ideal for those just starting out or for more experienced players. It boasts an attractive design where water traps and fast greens make for a very technical course but one which is still suitable for all kinds of players. Just 5 minutes from Salou, Cambrils and Reus, Golf Cambrils Pitch & Putt is located in an unbeatable spot where good weather and easy access make it the ideal course for golf lovers all year round. The Golf Cambrils Pitch and Putt resort also has 2 new paddle tennis courts, a premium-level restaurant that will satisfy the most demanding gourmets with a menu boasting the typical Mediterranean gastronomy.
Water parks on the Costa Dorada
The Costa Dorada offers endless of possibilities for fun in family, as the three water parks:
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Aquopolis in La Pineda, Salou
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Costa Caribe Aquatic Park de Port Aventura
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Aqualeon Safari en El Vendrell
Parc Mont-Roig offers apartments, houses and villas on the Costa Dorada Miami Playa, Mont-Roig del Camp, Cambrils and Salou, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and discover the three water parks.
In addition, for your convenience, in Parc Mont-roig, we inform you about opening times, transport to the water parks and we take care of your booking for tickets.
Natural parks
Costa Dorada offers a wealth of gems for nature lovers. Its network of protected areas includes a wide variety of landscapes and remarkable biodiversity.
The best specimens of Mediterranean mountain vegetation are found in the inland mountain ranges of Montsant Nature Park and the Prades Mountains, which are moreover home to a large number of mammals and birds of prey.
Costa Dorada also has a network of environmentally valuable protected coastal areas, where visitors will find great bird diversity amidst the wetlands and dunes. These areas are dominated by Mediterranean scrub and dotted with palmettos, the only palm species native to Europe.
Costa Dorada's nature reserve network is also equipped with the necessary infrastructure for visitors. The welcome centres at the nature park and other protected areas and a slew of tourist information offices offer visitors all the information and assistance they need to enjoy this striking natural heritage to the full.
The offer is rounded out by guides specialised in nature interpretation and several sporting and nature activity companies, making Costa Dorada an exceptional destination for lovers of the great outdoors.
Parc Natural de la Serra del Montsant
The Nature Park lies in the north of El Priorat County and is home to one of the most imposing landscapes in all Tarragona Province.
Parage Natural de Interés Nacional de Poblet
The Poblet National-Interest Nature Reserve lies within the county of La Conca de Barberà in the towns of L'Espluga de Francolí, Vimbodí and Poblet.
Parque Natural del Delta del Ebro
The Ebro Delta is the largest wetland in Catalonia and the second largest in the Iberian Peninsula. Its geographical features and the high natural value of its flora and fauna (over 350 species of birds have been observed in the Delta), make it a place of special interest at which to discover nature.
The Natural Park of the Ebro Delta offers visitors a wide range of itineraries to discover the most interesting places in the Delta, on foot, by bicycle, canoe or horseback.
Port Aventura
Come and enjoy one of the most symbolic theme parks in Spain for your holiday or weekend getaway with your partner, your children or whoever you want! In Port Aventura you will discover a theme park full of all kinds of fun.
Parc Mont-Roig offers apartments, houses and villas on the Costa Dorada in Miami Playa, Mont-Roig del Camp, Cambrils and Salou, where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and visit Port Aventura.
In addition, for your convenience, in Parc Mont-roig, we take care of your booking for tickets for Port Aventura and Costa Caribe Aquatic Park.
The six areas of the theme park will let you discover new and wonderful worlds with magnificent shows and breathtaking magical rides for all ages. From the tallest and fastest roller coasters in Europe to the smaller rides that parents and children can enjoy together in the magical family area of Sésamo Aventura.
Take advantage of the privileged location of the theme park in one of the best resorts in Catalonia, Spain in the heart of the Costa Dorada, which will allow you to enjoy weekend breaks and holidays in which you can participate in a wide variety of tourism, sports and relaxation thanks to the proximity to Barcelona and the three golf courses next to the theme park.
If you are also a lover of water rides, you can take advantage of the favorable climate and the unique environment that Catalonia and the Costa Dorada have to offer in our water park Costa Caribe Aquatic Park.
Traditions and shows on the Costa Dorada
The Costa Dorada is a region awash in light and color. The mild climate and Mediterranean character, the charm of the streets and the warmth of the people make it an ideal spot for outdoor leisure and cultural pursuits. Thanks to the many traditional local and Catalan regional holidays, the agenda is packed with celebrations all year long.
Els tres tombs – March
Procession of horses and carriages through the city's different streets. Blessing of the animals, handing out of gifts and of the typical 'coques de Sant Antoni'.
Semana Santa – March-April
The city celebrates the passion, death and resurrection of Christ with masses, rosaries and processions. On the afternoon of Good Friday, armed 'soldiers' embark on traditional marches in preparation for the Holy Burial procession. The custom dates back to the year 1550 and has been officially declared a Festival of National Heritage Interest.
Tarraco Viva – May
Symposium designed to raise awareness of ancient Roman history and culture with maximum scientific rigor: conferences, workshops, re-enactments of daily life in the ancient Roman era, as well as period soldiers, gladiatorial fights, theatre, music and cuisine.
San Juan - 23 and 24 June
This celebration of the summer solstice dates back to before the Christian era. It is a night of roaring bonfires, witches, dazzling fireworks and parties till dawn.
Tarragona, ciudad de castells – from June to October
Tarragona brings us closer to the human towers, a cultural element declared World Heritage by the UNESCO. Share the strength, the bravery, the equilibrium, the smartness of the human tower world; a unique experience, a living culture.
Concurso internacional de fuegos artificiales - July
The Fireworks Competition has a long tradition (1990) and it has become one of the most important on the Mediterranean.
Virgen del Carme - 16 July
The procession of Mare de Déu del Carme is an excellent example of a very traditional event in Tarragona’s fishermen’s quarter. Fishermen and sailors carry the Virgin of Mount Carmel ceremoniously across the waters of the Mediterranean, disembarking in the El Serrallo neighbourhood.
Sant Magí - August
This is one of the city’s major festivals and is celebrated with fascinating elements of local popular culture, such as Magí de les Timbales, the giants, the Gegantons Negritos, dwarves, bastoners (dancers hitting sticks together in rhythm) and more. All these festive figures come together to accompany the water of Sant Magí, the central focus of the festival. The castells (human towers) also play a role in the celebration, along with a wide variety of festive and cultural events (concerts, theatre, etc.).
Santa Tecla - September
The City Festival in capital letters, Santa Tecla is a burst of joy, music and colour that courses through the city for ten straight days. It blends all the traditional elements of the Seguici Popular with an endless variety of dances, human castles, spark-throwing nighttime parades, mythological beasts, mediaeval treats and “spoken dances” (verse re-enactments of the struggle between good and evil) conserved or recovered throughout Catalonia. Officially declared a Festival of Tourism Interest, a Traditional Festival of National Interest and a Festival of National Heritage Interest.
Concurso de Castells (torres humanas) - October
The best colles (human castle troupes) gather in Tàrraco Arena Plaça for the longest, most contested and most thrilling performances imaginable.
