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Salou: Cultural Routes of Modernism and History

Salou: Modernism and Historical Memory to Recover the Past and Shape the Future

Salou is consolidating its cultural transformation through two itineraries that showcase a surprisingly rich historical heritage. The aim is to reduce seasonality and offer high-value experiences through the recovery and promotion of local heritage. Beyond positioning Salou as an innovative, high-quality tourist destination, this heritage has also become a source of pride for local residents.

What to do in Salou: see the total sun eclipse

What to do in Salou: see the total sun eclipse

Salou is one of the 20 Catalan municipalities where on August 12, 2026 you will be able to observe an astronomical phenomenon that cannot be seen in Catalonia for 121 years: a total eclipse of the sun. The last time that could be seen was on August 30, 1905, and for this reason a great expectation has been awakened. We tell you everything you need to know to enjoy this show of the celestial stars.

Pla del Maset and Duna Gran Forest route

The Duna Gran Forest and Pla del Maset: A New Natural Route in Salou

Salou adds a new area to the municipality's network of natural spaces: the Duna Gran Forest and the Pla del Maset. Located in Cap Salou, this is a wooded area where nature and landscape blend with traditional agricultural heritage, allowing Salou to reclaim a part of its history, including an experimental plantation of two recovered grape varieties.

Green vineyards by the sea or recover historical varieties of grapes

Green vineyards by the sea: the recovery of historical grape varieties

Drawing inspiration from its past, Salou recognized its rich winemaking heritage and decided to revive it. To this end, a project to replant historical grape varieties began two years ago in Pla del Maset. This initiative has now been completed with the planting of 848 additional vines of the native "Pàmpol girat" and "Escanyagossos" varieties.

What to do: visit the Modernist and Nocentist Route of Salou

Salou discovers its Modernista and Noucentista Route

A total of 14 buildings and constructions are included in the recently inaugurated Modernista and Noucentista Route of Salou, one more step of the municipality to highlight its rich architectural heritage of the early 20th century. Chalets, a water tank, a hotel and an apartment building are part of a guided tour that completes the tourist offer of the capital of the Costa Dorada.

Salou adds Porroig machine gun nests to its historical trail

Salou adds Porroig machine gun nests to its historical trail

Salou has expanded its cultural heritage with a fourth historical route, focusing on the Porroig machine gun nests. These well-preserved bunkers showcase Cap Salou’s historical strategic value and now serve as a site for peace and reflection.

"Salou. Golden Modernism", Souvenir Art Salou 2026 award

"Salou. Golden Modernism” wins the Souvenir Art award of Salou 2026

Helena Frías' proposal around the modernist and noucentista heritage of Salou has been the winner of the second edition of Souvenir Art 2026, the contest promoted by the Chair of Tourism Innovation and Research of Salou. With the title "Salou.Modernisme Daurat", the proposal includes the main and best known modernist and Noucentista buildings in Salou.

The Tourist Board renews the Q for tourist quality

The Municipal Tourism Board renews the Q certification for tourist quality

The two offices of the Salou Municipal Tourism Board have renewed this 2025, and for the third consecutive year, the "Q" certification of Tourism Quality awarded by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTES). This rating verifies compliance with the international quality standard UNE-ISO 14785:2015 and coincides with the user satisfaction survey, which values the attention received at 9.22 out of 10.

What to do today: Sage Wine Fair

From 7 to 9 November, Salou Savi Wine Fair

On November 7, 8 and 9, 2025, Salou will host the first edition of Savi, the Wine Fair that wants to turn the capital of the Costa Dorada into the epicenter of the wine and gastronomic culture of the territory. The participation of wineries of the 7 designations of origin of wine in the territory as well as other wine regions and also abroad has been announced.

Salou Sustainable Tourism Awards

Called the Sustainable Tourism Awards aimed at young people in Salou

Coinciding with World Tourism Day, which is September 27, the City Council has announced the call for the Sustainable Tourism Awards of Salou, which is aimed at young people registered in the municipality who are students of 3rd and 4th ESO, Baccalaureate or training cycles.

What to do today: GastroArt&Wine

GastroArt&Wine, the proposal that unites Salou with gastronomy, art and wine

The City Council of Salou and the Association of Hospitality of Salou (AEH) have organized the GastroArt&Wine experience, a proposal that combines the best gastronomy of Salou, with art, music and culture, and with the best wines, vermouths and cavas in the territory. The 2025 edition comes with more strength and more complete, as it incorporates live artistic creation. Come and enjoy!

In September, celebration of the King Jaume I Festival

In September, celebration of the Feast of King Jaume I

From 5 to 8 September 2024, Salou celebrates the departure of King Jaume I from the Port of Salou to conquer Mallorca. During these days, various cultural, sporting and recreational activities will remember that historic moment with the Medieval Market, the historical recreation of the royal departure, conferences, workshops and a regatta, among other events.

Art and culture define the renovated Torre Vella and Salou

Art and culture define the renovated Torre Vella and Salou

After the rehabilitation works, the reopening of the Torre Vella could not be more brilliant or could better define the new Salou that is promoted, where art and culture are tools for transformation and projection. A Salou that has, in the words of Mayor, Pere Granados, "the most important historical heritage of Catalonia and the Mediterranean peninsula".

What to do: Antonio Bonet Castellana Architecture in Cala Vinya

Salou, permanent center of the Antonio Bonet Castellana Architecture Classroom

In 1962, in full development of tourism in Salou, the renowned Barcelona architect Antonio Bonet Castellana built the hotel Cala Vinya, in Cap Salou. In 2025, and after 20 years closed, the SunClub company has recovered it and installed an architecture classroom open to the public to disseminate the figure and work of one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.

What to do today. Activities until August 1st

What to do today. Music, cinema and Calada de les Malles, until August 1st

To heat engines before the Nits Daurades, the Salou Festival, which will be from August 2 to 15, the City Council has prepared various cultural and recreational activities until August 1. Among the activities, the International Music Festival, the Calada de les Malles, which recreates the seafaring past of Salou, and the reopening of the remodeled Torre Vella stand out.

"Salou, a Sea of Culture", wins the souvenir contest.

"Salou, a Sea of Culture", winning proposal of the SouvenirArt contest

A small book titled Salou, a Sea of Culture has been the winning proposal of the SouvenirArt contest, organized for the first time by the Salou-Costa Daurada Tourism Innovation and Research Chair, with the collaboration of the Tarragona Provincial Council and the Salou Town Council. The author of the new souvenir is Muntsa Sucarrats, from Olesa de Montserrat, a graphic designer and art director.

LGBTIQ+ Week and Proud Salou Party to celebrate diversity

LGBTIQ+ Week and Proud Salou Party to celebrate diversity

As part of LGBTIQ+ Week, Salou is launching a Proud Salou (Salou Pride) party to celebrate diversity and as a further step by the City Council and the municipality in defending the rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender. The party will feature the versatile Tarragona-born actor and impersonator Josep Ferré.

Salou Capital of Catalan Culture: program of events

Salou Capital of Catalan Culture: program of events

From March 2025 to February 2026, every month of the year will be a non-stop cultural event in Salou, the Capital of Catalan Culture. Concerts, plays, renowned artists, popular and traditional cultural activities, sports, art and gastronomy, as well as the reopening of museums and cultural spaces. Do you want to know more?

Grand inaugual gala Salou Capital of Catalan Culture 2025

A grand inaugural gala of Salou Capital of Catalan Culture 2025

A grand gala at the Teatre Auditori de Salou (TAS), in front of around 500 people, was the starting point for Salou Capital of Catalan Culture 2025, a designation that will allow the municipality to assert itself as the great capital of culture in capital letters of Catalonia for twelve months, beyond being the capital of tourism and holidays in the country.

Ready for Holy Week

Ready for Holy Week

The first holiday season of 2025 is approaching: the long-awaited Easter, which this year also falls a little late, as we have to wait until mid-April. It's a bit long, yes, but we're getting closer with each passing day. So, to whet your appetite, Salou.com is sharing the latest developments in the capital of the Costa Daurada so you can make the most of its beaches and its gastronomic, cultural, and festive offerings. Let's get started!

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