Salou - Urgh?

[little misses]

Hello, can someone please reassure me that Salou is a fantastic place, my daughter and i are going for a girly holiday and everyone i tell is acting as though i have made a big mistake. I went to Callella last year and had a fab time. Some ideas about the train service would be good as we plan to go to Barcelona, shopping. Any other tips or suggestions would also be very welcome.

[Groovee]

How old is your daughter?

We got back 2 weeks ago now. It was our 3rd visit. I recommend Cambrils for a Visit. Get the bus from the main street to Cambrils every 1/2 hour and spend the day shopping and eat lunch at one of the cafe's near the Marina. It's a great way to spend the day and the place was really quiet.

I've just spoke to other half as he took our 2 kids to Barcelona. They got the train and it was very busy each time. He recommends the 8.30 train rather than the 10.15am one.

I don't like the beach in Salou (been there 3 years in a row and it doesn't get any better). But it was fine for sunbathing at our hotel. We also enjoy the theme park a lot too.

The Boat House down off Av. Carles Buigas (Carrer de Murillo) is a great place to eat.
Hope you have a good time.

[little misses]

Thanks alot, you're probably thinking my daughter is young infact she is 23, really this holiday is for me to do all the things i should have done when i was younger. I really want to visit a water park and go on a pedalo, What's wrong with the beach?

[Groovee]

The beach is filthy. It's covered in ciggarette butts and ash and litter everywhere. Cambrils is a nicer beach but none of the beaches in Salou that we've visited have been minging. I've never seen such a dirty beach and it's not improved over the time we've visited.

[little misses]

Thanks Groovee, your help has been appreciated, i'll let you know how i get on

[honkytonk]

if you want a beach in spain try benidorm cleaned everynight

[holiday woman]

little misses salou is a great place for your daughter to shop about a mile long of shops bad for you sorry about the shops a day trip to the football stadium is great

[Sarah-Louise]

I'm very surprised with all of your comments, i have been to Salou three times and will be going back in June of this year. Not once, have i seen a dirty beach. Each time i have been i have witnessed the little tractor cleaning it each night. The streets are very clean too. Its a place where anyone of any age can go and will enjoy it. i have been twice with the girls, and "will be" twice with my fiance (in June 07). All three were very differenct BUT very good. i have great memories....
The places to go, as a"single" or group are 007, bus stop, Charlie Chaplins, Kiss, and Snoopies but to name a few.
I have not found anything i can complain about (only the animals they cage in Las Ramblas, Barcelona).
I felt i had to reply as i did not agree, and i would hate for anyone to think they have booked to go to "a hole".

You may have well have been by now, so what did you think?

[Sarahd]

Hi I have just come nack from Salou and had no probs at all, there are 3 beaches so if you dont like one go to another and there are plently of places to eat and drink!!!