Tarragona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Salou

Salou is a town in Tarragona district, Catalonia, Spain, home to about 26,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Platja de Llevant (1 km), Santa Maria del Mar (1 km) and Cala Crancs (4 km).

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Salou, Catalonia
Salou, Tarragona district, Catalonia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salou at a glance

Location
Tarragona district, Catalonia, Spain
Population
about 26,649
Coordinates
41.0766° N, 1.1416° E
Places within 50 km
142 (142 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Salou

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Forts & heritage near Salou

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salou. The closest is Castell Vilafortuny (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salou

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salou. The closest is Puig D'en Cama (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Salou

58 churches within 100 km of Salou. The closest is Santa Maria del Mar (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Salou

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Salou. The closest is Platja de Llevant (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Salou

8 museums within 100 km of Salou. The closest is Museu Agrícola de Cambrils (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Salou

4 caves within 100 km of Salou. The closest is Cova del Gat (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Salou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salou
  2. 5 km Església de Sant Esteve · church, Tarragona
  3. 7 km Castell Vilafortuny · heritage site, Tarragona
  4. 4 km Santa Maria del Mar · church, Tarragona
  5. 1 km Platja de Llevant · beach, Catalonia
  6. 4 km Cala Crancs · beach, Tarragona
  7. 4 km Back to Salou

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How to reach Salou

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    Within 15 km of Salou

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage48111Castell Vilafortuny (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4379Puig D'en Cama (21 km)
    Churches2958Santa Maria del Mar (1 km)
    Beaches & coast912Platja de Llevant (1 km)
    Museums38Museu Agrícola de Cambrils (9 km)
    Caves34Cova del Gat (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Embassament de Riudecanyes (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Avencs de la Febró (29 km)
    Parks12Camp de Mart (13 km)
    Waterfalls22El Salt (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Illa de Buda (60 km)

    Salou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salou?

    Platja de Llevant (beach, about 1 km), Santa Maria del Mar (church, about 1 km), Cala Crancs (beach, about 4 km), Castell Vilafortuny (heritage site, about 5 km), Església de Sant Esteve (church, about 5 km), Castell de Solcina (heritage site, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Salou?

    142 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Salou?

    Castell Vilafortuny, about 5 km by road; Castell de Solcina (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salou?

    Puig D'en Cama, about 21 km by road; Lo Grau (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Salou?

    Santa Maria del Mar, about 1 km by road; Església de Sant Esteve (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salou?

    Start in Salou, visit Església de Sant Esteve, then Castell Vilafortuny, then Santa Maria del Mar, then Platja de Llevant, then Cala Crancs, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salou?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Salou

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Salou’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Salou on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.