Salou, Getting There is easier than communicating with most residents there. Salou's official language is Catalan. This type of Spanish is different from Castilian, the type of Spanish that is widely spoken around Latin America. Here are some tips on how to get to Salou .

Getting There by Plane

The city of Salou is served mainly by the Reus Airport ( IATA airport code: REU ), which is about a 10 to 15 minute drive from downtown Salou. This airport is served by 8 airline companies, however these companies schedule flights on a seasonal basis so it might not be possible to travel to Salou by plane on certain dates. Ryanair offers direct flights to Reus from certain cities in Europe, Ireland and the United Kingdom and offers some of the most competitive prices in Europe. There are complimentary and paid shuttle buses to downtown Salou from the Reus Airport.

Getting There by Bus or Train

If you're planning to travel by bus or train from within Spain (or anywhere in Europe), it is a good idea to apply for a membership card of the Hostelling International network because it will give you access to discounted fares for both train and bus travel. The company Plana offers non-stop bus service between Barcelona and Salou. Train service between major cities in Spain and Salou is available all year round. For example. train service between Barcelona and Salou runs every 30 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the day.