The sights of the Costa Daurada (Spain) are something worth seeing. “Coast of Gold” - the name of the resort area is translated - this is the land beloved by Russian tourists. The beaches here are strewn with spangles of precious metal, and the water is so clear 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 enjoy the local beauties!
Costa Dorada: cultural attractions
Of course, the most famous city worth visiting is Tarragona. It was known in ancient times, and lovers of antiquity can find a lot of interesting things for themselves. Ancient walls and the Roman Forum, former arenas for gladiatorial battles, where Christian martyrs and ancient churches also died. The city's cathedral is one of the largest Romanesque churches in the world. This capital of the Catalan province is listed on UNESCO. However, this is not the whole Costa Dorada. The sights of this area are small towns that can "wipe their nose" and the capitals. For example, Reus. This small, unremarkable provincial town until the 19th century, became the birthplace of the famous Gaudi.
And the local merchants loved the Art Nouveau style, and to look at their amazing houses, which they boasted to each other, ordering their construction to the most sophisticated architects, there are now onlookers from all over the world.
Costa Dorada: historical sights
Fans of small old towns with a special charm should see Poblet. Here is the Cistercian monastery, which is considered the largest in Europe. And not far from it is another monastery, famous for its beauty even more Poblet. This Santes Creus is a medieval complex of the 12th century. It is no longer a monastery - only the church is open, but there you can get acquainted with the life of medieval monks, see the refectory, scriptoriums, cells. You can also visit the town of Prades, built of red stone. Although it is not directly on the Costa Daurada,
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. This town is located at a fairly high altitude - almost 1000 meters above sea level, near the mountains of Muntagnas de Prades.
Costa Dorada. Salou
Sights of the most famous coastal resort village are also worth exploring. Firstly, this is the place from the beaches of which the Catalan king Jaime I sailed to conquer Mallorca. Before this, he rested for a long time among the local beauties with his army, and even gained strength and became good. After that, Salou became a famous resort. And along the Jaime One Boulevard, typically Spanish, in palm trees and fountains, all guidebooks recommend walking. 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.