Salou is surrounded by some interesting sights, all of which can be explored in a day, if you plan carefully. The Salou day trips guide offers visitors some ideas for quick getaways near this fascinating Catalonian city.

Montserrat

This is a unique formation of mountains, which houses the sanctuary of the Virgin of Montserrat. As per Arthurian fables, it is said the Holy Grail rested here. With beautiful natural landscapes, and its relevance to religious groups as well as holiday excursionists, Montserrat can easily be great for a day trip option from Salou. If you do not want to walk across the mountain parts, there are mountain trains as well as cable car arrangements.

Taragona

Taragona is a beautiful town situated very close to Salou, which boasts some spectacular traditional cafes and splendid plazas. The cathedral in Taragona is located on top of an old quarter. With an eclectic mix of Romanesque and Gothic elements in its architecture, this cathedral has a sense of sanctity and bliss. Just outside this cathedral, you can check out the local market. The small market has a nice selection of stalls housing old prints, hand fans and books.

Be sure to check out the Casa Catellernau, which is supposedly one of the most beautiful houses in Taragona. It apparently belonged to the very influential family of the Castellernaus. The house has been converted to a museum with old paintings, furniture, and beautiful frescoed ceilings. The Roman aqueduct located within minutes of Taragona was once the stronghold of the Roman Empire. This is a great place to stop by while driving across Taragona.

Another very elegant place worth seeing in Taragona is the Placa de la Font, which used to be a Roman circus in its bygone days. With many outdoor restaurants, elements of Roman architecture in the buildings as well as unusual trees, this place is a very interesting sightseeing spot. Another sightseeing attraction in Taragona is the spectacular Amfiteatre Roma, which was used for animal fights and gladiator games during the Roman rule.

Barcelona

Barcelona, being the capital of Spain, boasts of numerous bars, shops and restaurants as well as sightseeing spots. You can travel from Salou to Barcelona easily by bus or train as it is only two and a half hours away from Salou. The Gothic Quarter, Paseo de Colon, Las Ramblas as well as Tibidabo are some of the best places to see when visiting Barcelona.

The region near Salou is covered by several sites of religious and historical importance along with quaint towns that feature lovely vintage homes and markets.