La Pineda beach
La Pineda is a beautiful and solitary beach in the north of Salou, in the Tarragona region on the coast of Costa Dorada. This beach has numerous hotels located on the coast. An oil refinery is located nearby, which is why some travellers ignore this locality, unjustifiably we think. The sand and the water here are as clean as on the other beaches of the coast.
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Beach description
La Pineda is one of the youngest resorts, with its coastline stretching for many-many kilometers. Grainy golden sand covers the coast and the sea bottom. Quiet bays and rocky lagoons can be encountered. A lot of plants grow in this region, with the Mediterranean pine the most frequently seen one. The 2,5 km long promenade is the longest in Catalonia.
The resort is calm and quiet, perfect for families with young children - the sea bottom is even and flat, the sea is shallow and transparent and the beach is regularly cleaned. There are many children's clubs on La Pineda, professional animators work here, playgrounds, trampolines, attractions, water slides and shallow pools for children are installed here. There are many cafes and restaurants with kid meals on the coast. The resort is popular among tourists from all over the world and locals.
There's not a lot of sights here: taverns, restaurants, souvenir shops and hand-made local goods. The old town of Vila-seca with ancient buildings, Medieval towers and a 16th century Church de Sant Esteve is located nearby. Tourists who crave an active vacation can go to:
- the Aquapolis aquapark with dolphins, water slides and entertainment events,
- the Port Aventura aquapark,
- the tourist complex "Eurosport" with modern sports equipment.
When is it better to go
The beach season on the coast of Spain falls on the period from May to October. The water and air temperature reaches the most comfortable levels, thereby guaranteeing tourists a perfect vacation.