Catalonia

Costa Dorada & Salou, Catalonia

Nestled along the east coast of mainland Spain, Costa Dorada – which translates to the ‘Golden Coast’ – is well known for its 240 kilometres of sandy beaches.
With a short flight time and quick transfers to resort, temperatures reaching the mid-twenties and plenty of attractions nearby, it is an ideal destination for families looking for some fun in the sun. 

Our holiday pick - Salou

Salou is at the very heart of the Costa Dorada. Known for its vast beach and great choice of family friendly restaurants, it is also on the doorstep of Port Aventura, Europe’s biggest theme park.

Pop into your local East of England Co-op travel branch to get the most up-to-date offers – including fantastic deals on late bookings.   

Holiday extras

Take advantage of all that the area has to offer with our pre-bookable excursions.

Barcelona

No trip to Spain would be complete without a visit to Barcelona. Travel south along the coast and you will find the Catalan capital, home to Barcelona FC and rich in stunning architecture. Take in the local culture with a walk along Las Ramblas, with its excellent tapas bars and street performers, and enjoy Gaudi’s extraordinary and yet-to-be completed cathedral, Sagrada Familia.

Port Aventura

Just a seven-minute drive away, you’ll  discover Port Aventura, Europe’s largest theme park. You can get a taste for China, explore the ancient ruins of Mexico or take in the luscious greenery of Polynesia. With six fantastic ‘worlds’ packed full of rollercoasters and water slides it is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained all day long.