Colors of Salou - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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During Salou vacation tourists are recommended to visit one of the local restaurants specializing in ethnic cuisine. Local cuisine features plenty of original treats. The most important …
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In the Middle Ages the city of Salou was an attractive strategic target of sea robbers and pirates. To protect the city and its residents from conquerors local folks erected a defense tower …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Salou and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Salou
♥ Catedral de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, Lleida, 73.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Lleida, 74.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de Santa Maria de la Seu Vella, Lleida, 74.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, Lleida, 73.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Lleida, 74.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de Santa Maria de la Seu Vella, Lleida, 74.2 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Salou
♥ Castle 'Torre Vella de Salou' Tarragona, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Walls of Tarragona' Tarragona, 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Tamarit' Tarragona, 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Miravet' Tarragona, 46.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Castellet' Tarragona, 46.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle d’Albatàrrec' Lleida, 71.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Sant Marçal' Lleida, 74.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torre Vella de Salou' Tarragona, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Walls of Tarragona' Tarragona, 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Tamarit' Tarragona, 19.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Miravet' Tarragona, 46.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Castellet' Tarragona, 46.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle d’Albatàrrec' Lleida, 71.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Sant Marçal' Lleida, 74.2 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Salou and around
Monestir de Poblet
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Distance from Salou center - 34.4 km.
Poblet is one of the largest monasteries in Spain. It was founded in 1151. The monastery is located on the territory of the municipality of Vimbodi i Poblet. This majestic monastery has been used as a Royal Pantheon since its foundation. Many Royal tombs are located on its territory. The tombs are distinguished by their design. The best Catalan sculptors worked on their creations. The Poblet Monastery was one of the richest in the country from its foundation until the 1830s. Hundreds of works of art decorated it. Priceless religious relics were kept in the monastery. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
Colors of Salou in photos
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