Best known for PortAventura's rollercoasters and Salou's golden beaches, Costa Dorada hotels also open up quieter corners of this stretch of Catalan coast, worth a look if you fancy something a little different from the region's biggest resort.
Cambrils: a fishing-town alternative to Salou
Just along the coast from the bigger resorts, Cambrils keeps its working harbour and seafood restaurants alongside its beaches. Estival Centurión Playa and Hotel Best Cambrils both put you close to the seafront, while Hotel Augustus offers a quieter, more low-key base in the same town. Estival Eldorado Resort rounds out the choices with a family-friendly setup nearby.
Vila-seca: close to the theme parks, away from the crowds
Hotel Palas Pineda puts you within easy reach of PortAventura and Salou, while keeping you in the quieter surrounds of Vila-seca itself.
