Spain is full of amazing places to visit from Barcelona to Cambrils there is just so much to explore! One of our own from Click&Go Holidays recently took a trip to Spain and has given us everything you need to know and some top tips! You can reach Barcelona from Dublin in just over 2 hours so it’s a must visit! They explored this beautiful part of Spain, from Barcelona to Cambrils and all the fantastic destinations in between.
Here are the top places they visited on their trip:
Cambrils
Cambrils is the perfect place for your holiday with a variety of bars and restaurants and a lovely marina. “I stayed in a lovely, contemporary 4* hotel called the Estival Centurion Playa. Located right on the main beach promenade, it’s roughly a 25-minute walk into Cambrils town centre.” There is also a bus that stops outside most hotels that you can take.
If you’re looking for a central hotel ideal for families and couples then the TRYP Port Cambrils, owned by the Melia hotel group is a great spot. It’s just a 10-minute walk from the centre and the beach! If you’re looking for a hotel in between Cambrils and Salou, then the Best Cambrils is ideal as you can reach both resorts as well as having great pubs in the area.
Salou
“Where Cambrils ends, Salou starts. Salou is the busier of the two resorts, with a lot more shops, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. During my stay it was relatively quiet, as it was the end of October, but most places were still open and still a bit of a buzz to the town without it being too hectic. Most hotels are no more than 10/15 mins walk from the centre.
Again, this is a great choice for families and younger couples”. As they mentioned Salou is a great choice for your holiday, as well as having a buzzing nightlife it also has some beautiful beaches to enjoy. It’s also very family friendly with many activities for the kids.
PortAventura Theme Park
“Spain’s largest theme park can be reached in 5/10 mintues by bus or taxi from Salou or 15/20 minutes from Cambrils and has something for everybody – the little kids and the bigger kids”!
“When you first enter the park, I would recommend heading straight to the mini train station 2 minutes from the main entrance and hopping on the toy steam train that runs around each zone of the park. This ride takes about 20 minutes and gives you a glimpse into the park.”
PortAventura is full of wonderful rides and has many themes from China to the Far West. Ferrari Land which opened in 2017 Is now one of the most popular with one of the tallest and fasted roller coasters in the world!
Tarragona
Tarragona is a fantastic day trip that is just 25 minutes by bus from Salou. If you’re a history lover this is the place for you! Visit the Roman Ruins that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an amphitheatre that has stunning views of the sea.
“Head towards the seafront and you will find a maze of side streets, alleyways, and squares with loads of lovely restaurants, shops, markets, and bars to explore. It’s a wonderful place to simply wander through the cobbled streets and enjoy the relaxed pace of Spanish life”.
Barcelona
“The highlight of our trip was Barcelona! We got the train from Cambrils to Barcelona, and it took us about 1 hour and 15 mins. It’s quite a nice train journey too, as the train goes right along the coast, so you get amazing views. The train left us at the main Barcelona Sants station which is about 10 minutes on transport to Las Ramblas the many tourists area.”
“My favourite area was the gothic quarter with narrow side streets and many bars and restaurants with a lively square. There are many hotels however for a luxury stay, the Grand Hotel Central is a stunning property across the road from the Gothic quarter and while it might not be the cheapest option, it’s worth the extra spend if you’re looking for a special experience”!
Barcelona also has a fabulous beach which is ideal as you get sea and city all in one! If you want to cool down from exploring the city head here for a swim. If you’re a football fan take just a 20-minute metro to Camp Nou, Barcelona’s football stadium. “The stadium and museum tour currently costs €25 per adult and €18 per child. It’s a hugely popular tour for anybody visiting Barcelona!”
Sitges
Sitges is the perfect day trip from Barcelona, located just 45 minutes away by train! Explore this stunning seaside town and pick one of its beaches to spend the day on. Wander through the streets of the quaint old town and admire the historic buildings. Checkout the Cau Ferrat Museum which holds the work of a Catalan artist.
End the day by having dinner at a local restaurant on the seafront and enjoy delicious fresh seafood! This is the perfect place if you want to rewind and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day.
“A great bonus for us was the weather. It was sunny from the time we arrived until the time we left, with temperatures averaging 22/23 degrees every day. It did get a little cool at night time but nothing too drastic and according to the locals, it had been a fantastic October for sunshine”!
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