This hotel was great for our meet up and had just the right amount of space and beach access to…read moreallow everyone time to learn and to relax. The hotel has various rooms accommodating both families and singles and almost all rooms have beach views. The buffet style food was helpful for all schedules and offered enough variety to keep us satisfied. They had local dishes but universal favorites and the chefs and restaurant staff were super helpful if you had dietary questions and concerns. The beach is gorgeous and clean! You can walk along the beach and get your feet wet or be right at the beach on bikes or running along the promenade. It is safe and fun for kids. My only hesitation is that WiFi and any business concerns have to wait until you leave. The WiFi is not fast and for iPhones you have to log in again and again so you might miss messages and chats. However the hotel gave our gang a dedicated code which helped, but it is not the spot for doing business but great for retreats and holiday type events. The hotel is an easy walk from the station and trains run every 30 minutes most days. It is only about 1 hour 45 from the Barcelona airport and a beautiful trip along the coast. The staff was amazing and went out of their way to help and change things as needed. If you are looking for a great relaxing spot this secluded spot along the coast is highly recommended.

Victor, the manager went above and beyond as we missed our bus to our wedding at the Castell de…read moreTamarit and no taxis were available. He drove us!! We got there on time for my special nephews wedding! The hotel was also great, lovely rooms, outdoor space with pool to relax. once again, a special thank you to Victor, who exemplifies the best customer service you will ever experience!

From the owner: Hotel vacacional de 4 estrellas y 136 habitaciones, inaugurado en mayo de 2015 y ubicado a escasos…read moremetros de la playa de Altafulla. El abanico gastronómico del hotel está formado por tres restaurantes: Gastrobar 13/21, Arena Buffet y Aire Pool. El Altafulla Mar Hotel dispone espaciosos jardines, 2 piscinas, parking privado, salón de tv, salas privadas para convenciones, eventos y celebraciones y la máxima confortabilidad gracias a sus amplias instalaciones. El Altafulla Mar Hotel és una de las principales propuestas de hotelería de calidad en la Costa Daurada.

From the owner: Located in a privileged location in Salou (Catalonia, Spain), at the foot of the long La Pineda…read morebeach, is the hotel where you will enjoy a wonderful stay during your next vacation: Hotel Golden Costa Salou “Adults Only”. A charming hotel with non smoking policy that has 163 rooms only for adults aged 16 and over, with all kinds of comforts and a complete program of entertainment activities. Ideal for a vacation with your partner and without children. Relaxing and fun holidays. Discover the perfect hotel on the Costa Dorada: swimming pools, bars, restaurants and a magnificent rooftop pool terrace with sea views. The hotel is brand new, built in 2019. Its large beaches of fine sand, its lively nightlife and its diversity for leisure, make Salou one of the preferred destinations for those who want to enjoy themselves in a beach hotel.

We had a wonderful night. It started with a tour of the winery with cava production, a beautiful…read moreroom with a view of the vineyard but the star was by far the meal. We visited on Sunday evening so only 2 courses but they were perfectly executed. If you're an oenophile, don't get too excited about the cava and wine. It's not bad, not offensive in any way but will not blow you away.

Rooms are insanely cosy. Come here with your lover to celebrate something drinking cavaread more

Stopping in for a little R&R on the balcony of the Mediterranean. This Marriott Hotel is located on…read morea bustling side street of downtown Terragona Located about an hour south of Barcelona. Pricing for hotels in this area is a much better deal and offers access to great restaurants, beautiful beaches of the Spanish Riviera, plenty of shopping, and historical venues. The hotel offers parking for an additional fee although spaces are much tighter than what you would find in the US so don't plan to get an oversized vehicle in this parking garage! The folks at the front desk here are exceptionally helpful, offering maps, directions, and any special assistance which we fully utilized when one of our locks got stuck on a suitcase! Rooms are sparse and moderately sized, but are clean have all the basic amenities, including safes and air-conditioning. The lobby provides a business work area, the lounge in the evening, and the area in the morning, where breakfast is served, continental style at an additional cost per person. A great stop that lives up to the Marriott brand

Super quiet, spacious rooms, impeccably clean. Very…read morefriendly and helpful staff. Walter, the maintenance guy (I believe) helped me back into a tight space in the garage--he literally spent a good 15 minutes, if not more. I will certainly go back!!!

We visited the Poblet Monastery on our way home back to France from Reus. As a UNESCO World…read moreHeritage site, it is worth visiting for both history and architectural fans. The Poblet Monastery is a Cistercian abbey in Catalonia and one of the largest in Spain. You can visit the grounds and the chapel without a ticket, which is what we did because we had our dogs with us and it was too cold and windy to wait outside while we took turns viewing the interior. The grounds and surrounding walls are very impressive. The price of admission is 11 euros per person. We initially thought that was high but then noticed that aside from it still being a working monastery, it also provides hospitality programs for youth which are onsite.

I treasure UNESCO World Heritage sites, this one was one of my favorites though all are…read moreunforgettable (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/518/). Well preserved Cistercian abbey is an expansive 3 enclosures built from the 12th through the 15th centuries. As amazing as it is, it's not over run with tourists, in some rooms and spaces I was all by myself and it was easy to pretend I was a time traveler. Don't miss the great alabaster altarpiece by Damia Forment (1529). You will also find the tombs of Aragon and Catalonia royalty from the 13th and 14th century. An easy day trip from Barcelona, it is not to be missed, it is incredible. Also, it has one of the best gift shops of any tourist site I've been to.