Costa Dorada: attractions and beauty

Sights of Costa Dorada (Spain) - this is what is worth seeing. "Coast of gold" - this is how the name of the resort zone is translated - this is the region loved by Russian tourists. The beaches here seem to be strewn with sequins of precious metal, and the water is so transparent that these tiny mica plates shine in it. Picturesque places, besides, rich in historical and natural monuments. So, if you have time after lying on the beaches and sea baths, welcome to admire the local beauties!

Costa Dorada: cultural attractions

Of course, the most famous city that is worth visiting is Tarragona. He was known back in the ancient era, and lovers of antiquity can find many interesting things for themselves. Ancient walls and the Roman forum, former arenas for gladiatorial battles, where Christian martyrs died, as well as ancient churches. The cathedral of the city is one of the largest Romanesque churches in the world. This capital of the Catalan province is listed in UNESCO. However, this is not the whole of Costa Dorada. Sights of this area are small towns that can "wipe their nose" and capitals. Here, for example, Reus. This small, nothing before the XIX century, not a remarkable provincial town, became the birthplace of the famous Gaudi. And the local merchants liked the Art Nouveau style, and to look at their amazing houses, which they bragged to each other, ordering their construction to the most sophisticated architects, nowadays gapers from all over the world come together.

Costa Dorada: sights of history

Fans of small ancient towns with a special charm should see Poblet. Here is the Cistercian monastery, which is considered to be the largest in Europe. And not far from it - another monastery, famous for its beauty, even more than Poblet. This Santes Creus is a medieval complex of the 12th century. It is no longer a monastery - only the church is open, but it is possible to get acquainted with the life of medieval monks, see the refectory, the scripts, the cells. And you can visit the town of Prades built from red stone. Although he is not directly on the Costa Dorada, Its attractions are included in the list of interesting places in this tourist area. It is completely surrounded by a medieval wall, and its Gothic cathedral is considered one of the most beautiful temples. The town is located at a fairly high altitude - almost 1000 meters above sea level, near the mountains of Muntyānas de Prades.

Costa Dorada. Salou

Attractions of the most famous on the coast of the resort village are also worthy of inspection. Firstly, this is the very place with the beaches of which the Catalan King Jaime the First has fled to conquer Mallorca. Before that, he had long rested among the local beauties with his army and even gained strength and recovered. After that, Salou became a famous resort. And along the boulevard of Jaime the First, typically Spanish, in palm trees and fountains, all the guidebooks are recommended to stroll. And, of course, do not forget to visit Port Aventura - a dizzying entertainment complex where you can spend several days in a row and even get lost.