Do you know the history of the Costa Daurada?
The history of the Costa Daurada goes back to the Paleolithic era. Deposits have been found in the Cova de la Font Major or cave paintings in the Espluga de Francolí. However, with Romanization is when the Costa Daurada obtains a prominent position in the Iberian Peninsula. Tarraco, today's Tarragona, became the capital of Hispania Tarraconensis and one of the main seaports that traded directly with Rome.
What can you do on the Costa Daurada and its Holiday cottages?
The counties that are part of the Costa Daurada are Alt Camp, Baix Camp, Conca de Barberà, Tarragonès, Baix Penedès and Priorat. It has more than three thousand kilometers of coastline that goes from Cunit to L'Hospitalet de l'Infant. The beaches and coves are its main appeal. However, its municipalities are full of life and offer you all kinds of gastronomic, leisure and cultural attractions. In addition, even if you visit the Costa Daurada outside the summer period, you will be able to discover natural places full of history and that will allow you to enjoy unique moments.
10 ideas to enjoy the Costa Daurada
- Discover Tarraco, the great city of the Costa Daurada.
- Stroll through its vineyards.
- Enjoy its beaches.
- Take a modernist route.
- Taste its gastronomy.
- Spend a day in PortAventura.
- Enjoy folk traditions.
- Discover its historical heritage.
- Do outdoor activities.
- Visit medieval towns.
Discover Tarraco, the great city of the Costa Daurada
Tarragona is the capital of Tarragonès and the most Roman of all Catalan cities. It stands out for its combination of medieval and modern heritage as well as offering a wide cultural, gastronomic and leisure offer. Its architectural heritage is of great value. In fact, many of its Roman monuments are declared World Heritage Sites. From its archaeological complex , we recommend that you visit the amphitheater, the local forum, the Christian necropolis or the Roman circus. Festivals are also organized where all this Roman past is remembered, such as the Tarraco Viva.
Stroll through its vineyards
The vine is very present on the Costa Daurada. Many of its municipalities have a long winemaking tradition and produce some of the best wines in the country. There are five wine DOs that you will find in its territory, specifically: DO Priorat, DO Montsant, DO Penedès, DO Conca de Barberà and DO Tarragona. Be sure to visit the Priorat, a region where you will find wineries with centuries of history. Municipalities such as Gratallops or La Cartoixa d'Escala Dei offer wine tourism routes where you can learn about the entire winemaking process as well as taste some of their products.
Enjoy its beaches
Without a doubt, one of the main attractions of the Costa Daurada are its beaches. As a curious fact, you should know that the name Costa Daurada comes from the golden color that the sand takes when the sun hits it. There are beaches for all tastes, from those very close to urban centers to those that are more secluded. You will also find beaches surrounded by pine forests or coves that can only be accessed via a footpath.
One of the most outstanding aspects of the beaches is the quality of their waters. Many have the blue flag and have facilities that offer all the security measures. Some of the best-known beaches are Platja dels Capellans in Tarragona, Cala Crancs in Salou or Platja del Torn in l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. The beaches of Cunit, Altafulla, Salou or Cambrils are also of great importance.
Take a modernist route
Modernism is very present on the Costa Daurada. One of its greatest exponents is Reus, capital of Baix Camp. It was the hometown of Antoni Gaudí, one of the main promoters of this architectural style. If you walk through the streets of the city you will be able to see many very interesting modernist buildings. Some of the best known are Casa Navàs, Casa Rull or the Pere Mata Institute. Be sure to do the Modernist Route of Reus, an itinerary that will allow you to access the interior of the modernist buildings and discover all their charms.
Taste its gastronomy
The gastronomy of the Costa Daurada stands out for its richness and for using local ingredients of the highest quality, such as hazelnuts from Reus, calçots from Valls or oil from Siurana, among others. Throughout its territory you will find restaurants that offer a menu based on traditional cuisine. We recommend that you try the xatón, the wild boar civet, the rosjejat with noodles or the white food.
Spend a day in PortAventura
PortAventura Park is located in the municipality of Vila-seca. It is one of the most important parks in Europe and has six themed areas where you can release adrenaline or enjoy activities with the family. Inside the park you will also see craft shops where you will find a wide selection of souvenirs. If you like the motor, in PortAventura there is the Ferrari Land. It is the only theme park in Europe dedicated to the Italian team.
Enjoy folk traditions
Popular culture is deeply rooted in many of the municipalities of the Costa Daurada. Events for all audiences are organized throughout the year and attract thousands of visitors. One of the best known is the Calçotada de Valls, in which the calçot is the protagonist. In Vendrell, the popular Xatonada is celebrated, a party where you can taste a high quality Xatón. At the Falset Wine Fair, some of the wines produced by the region's wineries are available to taste. We also recommend that you visit one of the castle festivals or the Montblanc Medieval Fair.
Discover its historical heritage
Many of the towns on the Costa Daurada have centuries of history. This makes its historical heritage very relevant. One of the most important is that of the city of Tarragona. However, towns like Poblet or Santes Creus have monasteries of great cultural value. In Vendrell you will see the house of Pau Casals, one of the most famous Catalan musicians. And if you want to learn more about Gaudí's work, you must visit the city of Reus.
Do outdoor activities
Nature is also very present on the Costa Daurada. Throughout its territory you will find many green spaces where you can do all kinds of outdoor activities. In the Serra del Montsant Natural Park or in the Prades Mountains, there are many hiking routes that you can do on foot or by bike that allow you to discover places of great beauty and enjoy splendid views.
Visit medieval towns
The Middle Ages are still present on the Costa Daurada. There are many towns that still maintain cobbled and narrow streets that are a clear vestige of their medieval past. Prades is one of the most charming towns on the Costa Daurada. It is known as the red town due to the color of the stone of its buildings. Another very interesting village is Siurana, with a unique location that offers magnificent views. Other towns such as Altafulla or Torredembarra also have castles and medieval buildings of great cultural value.
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