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Colors of Salou - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Salou is a wonderful city with a rich cultural life. All the year round the city witnesses dozens of bright country fests and holidays succeeding each other and attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. One of the most exciting events in the life of the city is still the Motor Star Festival. As it comes clear from the name of the event, the festival is dedicated to automobiles and driving. The main event of the festival is an automobile parade. The procession of cars starts from the Jaume I boulevard (Paseo Jaume I) and runs though the main streets of the city. The parade exhibits retro cars attracting numerous visitos to the event. Many exhibitions performing the rarest vehicles and transportation means are commonly held within the festival.
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The main summer event in Salou is considered to be the Golden Nights’ Summer Fiesta which is annually visited by more than 300 thousands of foreign guests. Queen of the festival contest, bright music shows and great pyrotechnic production, street performances and fairs are the main events of the entertainment program of the grand summer fest. Many country fests are devoted to significant historical events. One of such holidays is the Festa del Rei Jaume I.
The holiday is celebrated during a week. The fest starts on the 3rd of September as exactly this day in 1229 the King set to conquer Majorca. His deeds significantly affected the history of the city and sufficiently changed its fortune. Today in order to commemorate this significant historical event the city holds various folks fests with plenty of music shows and fantastic performances as well as numerous gastronomy events. The main entertaining ingredient of the festival is sport competitions. Regatta is held in honor of the King. The sailing competition has got the name of the King as well. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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The regatta holds the same route the King’s fleet held a few centuries ago. One of the most waited events of the holiday is still a parade in which everybody can take part. Having marvelous medieval dresses on, people go to the festively decorated streets to take part in the folks march. The March is headed by noble equestrians led by the King. During the festival city guests can visit a special medieval market place where one can buy original souvenirs and unique handicrafts as well as various festive treats and genuine homemade wine. The market is placed in the historic center of the city where a major part of the events and entertainments of the festival takes place.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Salou
♥   Catedral de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, Lleida, 73.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Lleida, 74.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Catedral de Santa Maria de la Seu Vella, Lleida, 74.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Salou
♥   Castle 'Torre Vella de Salou' Tarragona, 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Walls of Tarragona' Tarragona, 10.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Tamarit' Tarragona, 19.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Miravet' Tarragona, 46.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Castellet' Tarragona, 46.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle d’Albatàrrec' Lleida, 71.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Sant Marçal' Lleida, 74.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique landmarks in Salou and around

Monestir de Poblet

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
Check on the map:   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. … Read further
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Salou

Catalonia
Indigenous people are fond of parties, so they willingly celebrate national festivals and modern Spanish holidays. Each city is sure to celebrate Festa Major dedicated to its patron saint. Typically, mass festivities last for several days; the celebration is full of exciting entertainment and symbolic events. Cities arrange fun events, musical performances and large-scale ... Open »
Barcelona
There are always many interesting events in Barcelona. The procession of the Magi on the eve of Day of the Epiphany is a bright and a striking event. On the evening of January 5 local residents dressed in ancient costumes appear on the streets of the city. All townspeople gather there to admire their solemn procession. The event that takes place on April 23 is no less ... Open »
Lloret de Mar
The aforementioned dance “les almorratxes” is considered to be a symbol of fidelity. It is associated with a no less interesting and beautiful legend. When the city was in the power of Arab conquerors, one of the wealthy Mauritians fell in love with a local beauty. As a sign of his great love, he presented her with a very valuable gift - a glass jar with fragrant water. ... Open »
Andorra la Vella
A bright spring flower show takes place every year in nearby La Massana. You can reach this place even on foot. The main town square Fontetes is filled with thousands of bright colors of all shapes and colors for two days at the end of the second decade of May. Exhibitions, workshops of florists and flower producers, concerts of folk groups, dance evenings are held at this ... Open »
Costa Brava
According to the tradition, in Tossa de Mar and Blanes festival takes place in late June, and in Lloret de Mar holiday falls on the last days of July. In each city fiesta mayor is held in a special way, despite the fact that subjects of festivals are very similar. The most important feature of the national culture is local’s fidelity to old crafts. In many cities, fairs are ... Open »
Tossa de Mar
Another carnival takes place in the town at the end of summer. It is no less large-scale than the winter one. Hundreds of tourists come to Tossa de Mar in August. They are ready to have fun all day long. The sale of handmade souvenirs reaches a peak at this time. Night clubs don't close. The sounds of national melodies can be heard everywhere in the evenings. The ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Salou. Learn the best periods to visit Salou to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Salou.
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