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Port Aventura is split into six themed areas including the Far West, China, Mexico and one for the nippers based on the characters from Sesame Street. But without doubt the park’s main attraction are its roller coasters, Shambhala which is the tallest roller coaster, with the longest fall in Europe.

This is a working monastery so  before you arrive as the chapel is closed for prayers at intervals throughout the day.  

Tourists come to see the amphitheatre and the cathedral and it feels very Spanish - both the old quarter and new town have wonderful squares and plazas. It is easy to understand why this has been a favourite resort since Roman times.

There are several miles of sea front here, stretching from Salou to its smaller sister town, Cambrils. Cambrils considers itself a bit more upmarket than Salou and has markets to explore and plenty of foods to try.