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Salou, Catalunya: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Salou

Salou, in the region of Catalonia, is located on the Costa Dorada. The city, which is an ideal seaside resort, is situated 92 km from central Barcelona. With a population of around 22,000 inhabitants, Salou is a major tourist as well as a commerce and trade centre. 

The city has an ideal Mediterranean climate, characterised by mild temperatures, very little rain and a great amount of sunshine throughout the year.   

The earliest inhabitants of Salou were the Iberians, Romans and the Saracens. The region soon witnessed the arrival of pirates, which resulted in the city being abandoned. The sixties saw the growth of the tourism industry.

Tourism is the main money-making sector in Salou; fishing is also widely practised. The city is home to a rich culture which is visible in its monuments and other architectural works.


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