| A little further south along the Costa Dorada from | | | | of Cambrils is a must. The winding, narrow |
| Salou, is the holiday town of Cambrils. It is | | | | streets, flanked by traditional buildings with flower |
| apparent that, although Cambrils welcomes | | | | decorated balconies, are a joy. There are many |
| visitors and provides for them, it has never lost | | | | original old buildings and a good enough selection of |
| its original character as a fishing town. this is also a | | | | churches, castles, monuments, municipal buildings |
| reason why Costa Dorada hotels and Costa | | | | and towers to satisfy anyone. |
| Dorada apartments are still an insider's tip. | | | | |
| | | | | Cambrils' real claim to fame on the Costa Dorada, |
| Like all resorts on this stretch of Spanish coastline, | | | | however, is its cuisine. It is regarded as the |
| Cambrils offers loads of glorious beaches. The | | | | gastronomic capital of the coast. As well as |
| sand is golden, the sea is warm and shallow; it is | | | | serving many traditional Catalan dishes, there is a |
| quite safe for youngsters of all abilities. | | | | custom of modern and original cooking, but still |
| | | | | based on the excellent local produce. |
| The sea also provides a major venue for water | | | | |
| sports, which are very well catered for here. | | | | Fish and seafood play a major part in the cuisine |
| Visitors can try windsurfing, jet skis, sailing, diving, | | | | of the town, as they are landed daily at the fish |
| pedallos or hire a boat and sail along the coast. | | | | quay and sent straight to the restaurants from |
| Sailing and windsurfing are particularly good as the | | | | the fish markets. These are matched by the |
| wind is very favourable. | | | | superb olive oil produced in the region, which is |
| | | | | some of the best in Spain. |
| Off the beach, there are an equal number of | | | | |
| facilities to be active. There are three excellent | | | | For those whose holiday is incomplete without |
| golf courses within easy reach, plus a municipal | | | | shopping, Cambrils offers a wide variety of |
| pitch and putt for all to enjoy. The local sports | | | | outlets. Based mainly in the old town and the port |
| centres provide activities for youngsters in and | | | | quarter, there is large selection of boutiques, |
| out of the swimming pools. | | | | tourist souvenir shops, local crafts and shops for |
| To go further a field, hire a horse and go trekking | | | | everyday needs. To complete the shopping, one |
| in the nearby countryside. Or ride a bicycle and | | | | must wander round the two street markets, held |
| explore the delta of the river Ebro, with its | | | | each week in the port and the old town. Buy |
| unusual wildlife and rare plants. | | | | locally produced items to eat back at home and |
| | | | | remind oneself of Cambrils. |
| For those who enjoy exploring on foot, the town | | | | |