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Discover our ultimate guide to Costa Dorada

Discover our ultimate guide to Costa Dorada


Golden sands and calm, azure waters have made Costa Dorada a holiday hotspot for years but there’s so much more to the Catalonian destination than the gorgeous 50 miles of beaches. Get ready to wow kids and adults alike at one of Europe’s biggest theme parks, visit incredible Roman ruins, try out surfing along the coast, head into the hills for hiking and biking or relax and taste some traditional dishes and local regional wines. This is one beach break that guarantees something for everyone!

To help you find that perfect holiday fun this summer, travel experts Jet2holidays offer great value breaks in more than 50 amazing destinations, including five in Costa Dorada.

Jet2holidays flies to Costa Dorada from 10 UK airports via Reus Airport: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted. Flights from Liverpool will begin in May 2025, bringing the total to 11.

With just a £60pp deposit, 22kg baggage and transfers included, infants under two travelling for free and flexible monthly payments to help spread the cost of your well-deserved holiday, it’s never been easier to get that dreamy Mediterranean getaway booked.

Here’s our pick of some of the best things to do in Costa Dorada….

Get your adrenaline fix

Splash down in style PortAventura Theme Park, one of Costa Dorada’s biggest attractions (Alamy)

If you like your holiday with a side helping of thrill seeking then head for endless rollercoaster fun at one of Costa Dorada’s biggest attractions PortAventura World, stop at one of the 21 restaurants to refuel before floating into The Caribe Aquatic Park onsite. Want more adrenaline? Then make a pitstop next door at Ferrari Land for driving experiences and even more rollercoasters. If you’re based in Vila-seca, La Pineda, the Aquopolis is a must for giant water slides or drive 45 minutes to Aqualeon for more splashing around. If open water is more your thing, make for the resort of Cambrils to jump aboard a speedy Ocean Fly catamaran.

Step inside the history books

Learn all about the life and works of world renowned designer and architect Antoni Gaudi through the interactive displays at the Gaudi Centre in Reus (©Costa Daurada)

You’re never too far from a site of cultural importance when you’re in Costa Dorada, with the area being home to a one-time Roman capital and the birthplace of the revered designer and architect Antoni Gaudi. Base yourself in Salou or Cap Salou and…

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