Camping in Costa Dorada
Holidays in Costa Dorada
When camping in Costa Dorada you'll discover a world of contrasts, where the ancient and traditional Spain rubs shoulders with irreverent and quirky Catalonia. On holidays in Costa Dorada you can fill up on fresh air and spectacular mountains or wetland scenery, then head into the heart of the city and admire the diverse architecture and art.
If you like peace and quiet, there are Cambril’s endless beaches and the Monastery of Escaladei, or if you’re looking for thrills and spills on your camping holidays in Costa Dorada, head for the aqua and adventure parks near Salou. Enjoy summer evenings with classical music on the breeze or dress to impress and join the party in Sitges. Plus, you'll encounter plenty of great food and fine wines to sample along the way. There’s always something new to enjoy on this golden coast.
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Visiting Costa Dorada
Explore Costa Dorada
If you like the great outdoors then there's plenty activities in Costa Dorada for you, head for wide open spaces of Ebro Delta National Park, cycle along deserted railway tracks or hike through mountain greenery. If you prefer to explore the region's culture, a day trip to Tarragona will whisk you back to ancient Rome or medieval times with its beautifully preserved buildings. The heart of the region is Barcelona with its unique atmosphere, quirky architecture and iconic buildings such as Sagrada Familia cathedral. If you’ve a head for heights, take the cable car to Montserrat and enjoy its mystical atmosphere and dramatic scenery and views. Catalans love fun and there’s plenty to be had at the numerous adventure and water parks, fiestas and festivals, and in the lively resort of Sitges.
Feel Costa Dorada
With all the things to do in Costa Dorada, you will never be bored - trust us. Feel the buzz of Barcelona and Sitges, and the peace of the mountains and golden beaches. Admire the creativity of the architecture or the exhibits in the galleries and museums. Step back into ancient Rome or look into the quirkier future of Casa Milà. Dive into the clear warm waters of the Mediterranean or plunge down the highest waterslide that you dare. Savour a full bodied red wine or the tickle of the bubbles in a chilled cava, and look forward to the surprises that tomorrow will bring.
Taste Costa Dorada
In your list of things to do in Costa Dorada, the majority will probably make your mouth water. As you can imagine, there’s plenty of tasty seafood on the menu on the Costa Dorada, including Zarzuela, the local fish stew with plenty of herbs spices and sherry or fried and grilled fish straight from the Mediterranean. If you don’t want to commit to just one dish, you can work your way through the tapas menu; delicious mouthfuls of meat, fish and vegetables cooked in a myriad of different ways. There’s no way you’ll be able to try them all! There are plenty of local wines to try too, or why not visit one of the lively xampanyerias, where you can order a bocadilla (sandwich) accompanied by a glass or two of local cava?
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Regional highlights
It is no secret that Costa Dorada is full of wonderful surprises - come and find out for yourself. Here are just a few of our highlights from this vibrant region:
Sitges
This trendy cosmopolitan resort is a mix of quaint old streets and fashionable shops and bars. It’s a great place to people watch on the beach, enjoy a seafood lunch, hit the shops, buy a new outfit and then dance the night away.
PortAventura
Absolutely hours of fun, this mega adventure park is packed full of rides and attractions with an international flavour. Don't miss the great Ferrari Land park for racing thrills, then cool off in the large aquapark.
Penedès Wine Tours
This area is home to some of Spain’s finest wines and cavas produced by Torres, Freixenet and Codorníu. You can take a tour around the vineyards and then sample a glass or two – it would be rude not to.
Cambrils
You’ll be spoilt for choice for a place to lay your towel here. There are more than 9 kilometres of beautiful sandy beaches, as well as many beachside restaurants and a delightful town to explore.
Tarragona
Crammed full of history, Tarragona is renowned for its magnificent Roman and medieval past. In fact, the Roman ruins of Tarraco are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s a lively fishing port and cathedral, as well as Catalonia’s largest urban cave.
Getting there
Getting to Costa Dorada is an absolute breeze, all you need to do is pick the best mode of transport for you and your family.
Airports Costa Dorada
It's never been easier to choose the fly-drive option.
Barcelona
Reus
Gerona
Car Hire
Europcar provide you with really competitive prices on car hire with collection from all major airports or TGV train stations.
Unlimited mileage
Third-party insurance
Collision Damage Waiver
Airport hire surcharges
Local taxes
When calling us to book your car hire you must supply us with details of your flight number and arrival time. This is imperative to guarantee your hire car will be available for pick-up should your flight be delayed.
Ferries to Costa Dorada
The old saying that getting there is half the fun is certainly true when you make a ferry ride as part of your plans.
Bilbao
Santander
Calais
St Malo
With a huge choice of operators and routes - not to mention the Eurotunnel, taking your car to the continent has never made more sense.
Days out
There are so many places to go for wonderful days out in Costa Dorada.
Aqualeon, Tarragona
A waterpark and safari park all in one – what a great idea. You can see animals in their natural habitat and then try out all the water rides.
Barcelona Aquarium
Get a close up view of an array of fish and marine creatures and find out more about how they can be protected in the wild. There’s also a play area – and a penguin show – who can resist a penguin show?!?
PortAventura, Salou
It’s like five holidays in one in this huge theme and aquapark with rides, entertainment and restaurants themed on Polynesia, China, Mexico, the Mediterranean and the Wild West! And don't miss Ferrari Land with 16 rides and games dedicated to racing.
Towns and villages
Each town and village in Costa Dorada has something to offer in its own special way.
Reus
Packed full of charming old streets, bright open plazas and elegant buildings including the Church of San Pedro, this town was surely the inspiration for its most famous son, modernist architect Antoni Gaudi.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a larger than life mix of the traditional and the eccentric with its narrow streets and wide boulevards and iconic buildings like Sagrada Familia Cathedral, the Barcelona Pavillion and Gaudi’s Park Gell and Casa Milà. Don’t miss the view from the Olympic pool on Montjuic or the chance to watch at Camp Nou, the home of Barcelona Football Club.
Sitges
Once a sleepy fishing village, Sitges is now full of life and ready to party. There are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants and, of course, the beach for a spot of rest and relaxation.
History
Take a little bit of beautiful history back with you from Costa Dorada.
Cau Ferrat Museum, Sitges
This charming museum was once the home of the great artist and writer Santiago Rusinol where he entertained friends including Picasso and El Greco. Now you can imagine the inspirational and lively conversation while you wander through the excellent collection of modern art.
Tarragona
Tarragona has been an important town since Roman times, when it was the home of Pontius Pilate. There are still many reminders of its distinguished past in the perfectly preserved Roman circus, amphitheatres and aqueduct – as well as a magnificent 13th century castle.
Montserrat
High above Barcelona is the Monestir de Montserrat, the destination for pilgrims and tourists since 1025 when it was founded on the site of numerous visions of the Virgin Mary. Today, it is the home of an order of monks who are guardians of Catalonia’s patron saint, La Moreneta (the Black Virgin). Take the cable car for a dramatic entrance to this fascinating community.
Monastery of Escaladei
You almost feel like you are stepping into another world of peace and tranquillity when you visit this 12th century monastery.
Nature
Let nature recharge your soul in Costa Dorada.
Ebro Delta National Park
This is a wild, wetland with salt and fresh water lakes and a vast expanse of vivid green terrain. Start your visit at the museum where you can plan your route and then spend a day exploring the beautiful country home to hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife.
Sports and activities
Fill your days with awesome activities in Costa Dorada.
Cycling
There is a whole network of cycling paths here so you can get out and enjoy the countryside without any worries. Look out for the greenways along abandoned railway tracks or head for the mountain biking centres at Amer, Quart and Castell d’Aro.
Watersports
Hot sunny days and clear Mediterranean waters are the ideal conditions for enjoying a range of water sports from water skiing and windsurfing to sailing and snorkelling. Head for Salou and Cambrils where you’ll find all the right equipment and maybe book a lesson or two to get you started.
Hiking
You’ll find excellent walking along the coast and especially in the Montsant Mountains, where the network of trails will take you off the beaten track and closer to nature.
Golf
Enjoy some sun, fresh air and exercise on the golf course. There are few challenging courses along the coast, including those at Reus Aigüesverds, Masia Bach and Bonmont Terres Noves, with plenty of superb views to enjoy while you wait for your turn.
All parcs in Costa Dorada
If you couldn't find the parc you were looking for, it might not be available for the dates you specified. Try our full list of parcs in Costa Dorada:
CD011 Park Playa Bara
CD012 Cambrils Park
CD013 Sanguli
CD015 Vilanova Park
CD018 La Torre del Sol
CD019 Playa Montroig
CD026 Platja Cambrils
CD027 Camping El Garrofer
CD029 Creixell Beach Resort
CD037 Cambrils Caban
CD043 Sant Salvador
