Leisure, tourism and weekend

Artisan Market during the summer in the Catalan Mas Salou

Pla del Maset and Duna Gran Forest route

What to do today: Shopping at the Harbour Market in the Espigón

What to do: visit the Modernist and Nocentist Route of Salou

Salou at your fingertips

Hotel Olympus Palace in Salou beats for solidarity once again with a new charity dinner dedicated to cardiovascular diseases

Salou is preparing to host another solidarity event next Thursday, October 1.

Salou gets ready to relive the year 1229 with the 31st Festa del Rei Jaume I

From September 3 to 6, the Festa del Rei Jaume I (Feast of King Jaume I) returns, now in its 31st edition, commemorating the year 1229, when the king set sail from the town's natural harbour on his way to conquer Mallorca.

Salou kick off Festa al Cel with the ‘Música del Cel’ concert

Salou to kick off the Festa al Cel with the ‘Música del Cel’ concert

The Unidad de Música de la Inspección General del Ejército will perform on Friday, September 18, at Plaça de les Comunitats Autònomes.

240 Back Home: the immense electronic festival coming to Salou

On August 29, Salou will host the electronic music festival 240 Back Home, created by electronic music brand 240KM/H.

Salou prepares for Festa al Cel 2026 from 18 to 20 September

Salou prepares to look to the sky again with Festa al Cel 2026

From 18 to 20 September, Salou's coastline will host the second edition of Festa al Cel Salou 2026, turning the city into a spectacular three-day aerial display.

URV launches an interactive accessibility map, Salou

Salou's beaches and coves featured in an accessible Costa Daurada map

Salou's beaches and coves, including Llevant beach, Ponent beach, Capellans beach and Crancs cove, now have detailed accessibility information available thanks to a new interactive map.

Nits Daurades in Salou extended until 6 September

Nits Daurades celebrations will extend until Sunday, 6 September

Salou will hold the closing events of Nits Daurades 2026 on Sunday, 6 September.

More than 400,000 people experience the total solar eclipse in Salou

More than 400,000 people experience the eclipse in Salou

With 100% visibility, Salou was one of the municipalities that welcomed the largest number of people to watch the eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August.

Salou begins the first phase of its pavement improvement plan

Salou City Council has begun the first phase of its pavement improvement plan, an initiative that will renovate several sections across the municipality.

Salou to restrict traffic on Carles Roig Street

Salou to modify traffic on Carles Roig Street due to TramCamp works

Salou will modify traffic on Carles Roig Street from next Tuesday, 11 August, due to the TramCamp construction works.

Salou takes a step forward in improving public spaces

Salou promotes the renovation of six children's playgrounds

Salou is undertaking one of its most significant transformations in recent years in terms of children's play areas. The City Council will invest nearly €350,000 to renovate six of the municipality's most iconic playgrounds.

Salou Coastal Path (Camí de Costa)

The Coastal Path (Camí de Costa) is one of Salou's great natural attractions. This 9-kilometer coastal trail runs through the municipality's Mediterranean landscape among coves, beaches, and viewpoints, from Punta de Sant Pere, in the area of Passeig Miramar and Plaça Venus, to Racó de Salou, on the border with Cap Salou and La Pineda.

Salou honors Jaume I on the 750th anniversary of his death

Tribute to King Jaume I on the 750th anniversary of his death

Wreath-laying ceremony in Salou to mark the 750th anniversary of the death of Jaume I

Salou needs financing for tourist municipalities

Salou reiterates the need for specific funding for tourist municipalities

Salou City Council has once again highlighted the need for Catalonia to promote a specific funding model for tourist municipalities. This was one of the main demands that Mayor Pere Granados conveyed this Thursday, 30 July 2026, to the Government Delegate of the Generalitat of Catalonia in Tarragona, Lucía López Cerdán.

PortAventura World unveils Makamanu Jungle

Since Thursday, 30 July, Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek has become one of the latest additions to PortAventura World. Located in the Polynesia area, this new experience invites children and adults alike to embark on a route full of challenges, fun and adventure.

New Catamaran Offers Premium Maritime Experiences in the Mediterranean

The Blue Diamond is a unique new catamaran on the Costa Daurada that has just been officially launched. Due to its size, sustainability—as it can navigate under sail power alone—and premium amenities, it stands out as the most modern vessel on the Costa Daurada, promising a high-end sailing experience on the Mediterranean Sea.

Salou boosts public safety with four new surveillance cameras

The municipality of Salou is reinforcing the surveillance of its streets to enhance public safety. As part of the "Salou, Safe City" plan, four new CCTV cameras will be installed, enabling the Local Police and other law enforcement agencies to help prevent crime and improve the protection of public spaces.

Salou brings shade and comfort to its assisted bathing service

Salou City Council is strengthening its commitment to inclusion with the installation of a pergola that provides shade, making its assisted bathing service more comfortable. This summer, Llevant and Ponent beaches will both feature this improvement for people with reduced mobility.

The historic Font de la Duana flows again on Carrer Barcelona in Salou

Salou has brought back an important part of its history with the restoration of the Font de la Duana, now once again located on carrer Barcelona. Originally inaugurated in 1828, the restored fountain is flowing again almost 200 years later, recovering a key element of the town’s heritage.

PortAventura Foundation raises €115,150 at its Solidarity Dinner

PortAventura Foundation raises more than €115,000 at its 15th Solidarity Dinner

The PortAventura Foundation has held its 15th Solidarity Dinner, an event that brought together more than 1,100 people and raised a total of €115,150.

Salou promotes the development of more than 1,600 affordable homes

Salou City Council is taking a major step forward in housing with a clear vision for the future. Following the approval of its first Pla Local d'Habitatge last April, the municipality has begun work on an amendment to the POUM to guarantee the construction of 1,636 affordable homes, more than double the number identified as necessary in the local housing assessment.

Flag-raising ceremony reinforces Salou's to high-quality beaches

Flag-raising ceremony reinforces Salou's commitment to high-quality beaches

Salou's coastline proudly displays the awards that recognise the excellence and outstanding condition of its beaches. A total of nine beaches and coves continue to hold the UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015 certification, which confirms rigorous environmental management.

Salou Boosts Beach Safety Ahead of the Summer Season

Salou launches the beach season with an enhanced safety operation

Salou Town Council has launched its beach surveillance and lifeguard operation for the bathing season with the aim of strengthening safety along the coastline during the months of highest visitor numbers.

Salou Seeks Fair Local Funding for Tourist Municipalities

Salou Calls for a Local Funding Model Adapted to the Reality of Tourist Municipalities

The Salou City Council has called for a new local funding model that reflects the real needs of tourist municipalities and ensures the provision of high-quality public services without placing an unfair financial burden on residents.

Shopping at the Harbour Market in the Espigón until September 27

Until September 27, 2026, visitors and residents of Salou have a new attraction to enjoy summer nights by the sea: the Mercadet de l'Espigó. It opens every day to offer a variety of crafts, fashion, decor, and accessories.

Craft Market throughout the summer in Salou on the Catalan farmhouse

The Catalan Mas Salou, a large park on the street Carles Buigas, hosts throughout the summer and on 12 October, a craft market with 30 stalls selling all kinds of handicrafts.

Salou launches a comprehensive urban reform with more than €3.4M

The Salou City Council has launched an urban transformation plan that plans to act on dozens of streets in the municipality. An action promoted by the Serveis Tècnics Municipals, consisting of 3 major projects with a global budget that exceeds 3.4 million euros.

The Duna Gran Forest and Pla del Maset: A New Natural Route in Salou

Salou adds a new area to the municipality's network of natural spaces: the Duna Gran Forest and the Pla del Maset. Located in Cap Salou, this is a wooded area where nature and landscape blend with traditional agricultural heritage, allowing Salou to reclaim a part of its history, including an experimental plantation of two recovered grape varieties.

What to do in Salou: Party in the Sky, aerial acrobatics

Festa al Cel: Grand Air Show on September from 18 to 20, 2026

From 18 to 20 September 2026 Salou will host the second edition that hosts the capital of the Costa Dorada of the "Festa al Cel", the largest air show in Spain, which was already a great success of public last year. In the 2026 edition, the exhibitions will be extended after sunset.

The Civic Axis that will transform and unite Salou for people

The railway line divided Salou into two halves, creating a physical and social barrier in the heart of the town. Following the removal of the railway tracks, Salou faces the greatest urban transformation opportunity in its recent history: the Civic Axis.

Salou preps for summer to protect peak season

Salou is stepping up its preparations for the summer to safeguard the peak tourist season

The current good course of the municipality of Salou in terms of public safety marks the path of a positive dynamic that shows that the criminal acts have been clearly reduced.

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Salou: Cultural Routes of Modernism and History

Salou: Modernism and Historical Memory to Recover the Past and Shape the Future

Salou is consolidating its cultural transformation through two itineraries that showcase a surprisingly rich historical heritage. The aim is to reduce seasonality and offer high-value experiences through the recovery and promotion of local heritage. Beyond positioning Salou as an innovative, high-quality tourist destination, this heritage has also become a source of pride for local residents.