Salou is a major tourist destination in Spain located in the province of Tarragona, with a population of about 28,500 in 2021. It was founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC and has been inhabited by multiple cultures throughout its history. Salou is known for its mild climate, great food, leisure and sports opportunities, and beautiful beaches. It is a popular vacation spot for people from all over the world. Salou has many features that make it an ideal destination for people with reduced mobility, including accessible beaches and restaurants, adapted excursions and theme parks, and practical guides for visitors with disabilities.
SALOU has:
- 9 beaches
- 1 Path of Ronda of 6.5 km
- 51 hotels
- 9 hotels - apartments
- 8 hostels and pensions
- 2 campsites
- 23 soccer fields
- 3 golf courses
- 1 nautical station
From www.motion4rent.com we bring you some of the important information, places of interest and tourist offices, through the accessible beaches, to the adapted excursions, theme parks, accessible restaurants and other offers for visitors with reduced mobility. Enjoy your stay!
Salou has two tourist offices, one located on Paseo Sant Jaume and the other on Plaza Europa.
Xalet Torremar , headquarters of the Salou Tourist Board.
Address and contact:
- Passeig Jaume I, 4 - 43840 Salou, Tarragona
- Telephone: (+34) 661 86 76 76
Plaça Europa Office , open during the tourist season (from Easter to the end of October)
Address and contact:
- Plaça Europa, s/n - 43840 Salou, Tarragona
- Telephone: (+34) 977 350 102
Airport:
Salou does not have its own airport, but it is located near two major airports: the Reus Airport, which is about 10 kilometers away and has charter flights connecting it to the UK, Holland, and Germany, and the Barcelona el Prat Airport, which is about 100 kilometers away and has flights to many destinations in Europe, Asia, and America. Both the Reus and Barcelona el Prat airports offer free assistance services for passengers with disabilities, and you can easily move around the airport with or without assistance. If you need assistance, you should notify AENA, your airline, or your travel agent at least 48 hours in advance.
Train:
The Port Aventura station is a convenient option for those who want to travel to Salou by train. It is located a few meters from the entrance to the amusement park and near many hotels in the area. The station is equipped with seating and access for people with reduced mobility. The Salou tourist train does not have any accommodations for people with reduced mobility.
Bus:
Salou has 2 regular lines that begin and end their route at the Salou town hall and move around the city and its surroundings, the Plana company has buses adapted for people with reduced mobility and they also have itineraries to other towns and cities near Salou.
Taxi:
In Salou there are several taxi companies and the vast majority of them have adapted vehicles, we suggest the city company, which currently has a fleet of 44 vehicles, of which 13 vehicles with up to 6 seats plus the driver and -1 vehicle adapted for the transport of disabled people
You can order a taxi by calling (+34) 977385050 or by going to their website.
The beaches of Salou, in addition to having many of them with the Blue Flag and the Q for Tourist Quality, are characterized by having an exclusive service for people with reduced mobility, making them, therefore, fully accessible sandbanks.
The Salou City Council has been offering a special service for ten years to ensure that people with disabilities can access the beach and water safely. To do this, Llevant and Ponent beaches have adapted chairs that can be used on other beaches such as Capellans, Playa Larga, and Cala Crancs if needed. The city council is responsible for moving the equipment to these beaches.
The main beaches in Salou have an access point with services specifically designed for people with reduced mobility, including reserved parking spaces, a walkway to the wet area, adapted showers, an amphibious chair, and general information about the beaches.
The chairs have floats and wide wheels, which allow them to float properly in the water. It is mandatory to wear a life jacket and be accompanied by a lifeguard from the Salou Beach Rescue Service when using these chairs. In addition, to further ensure accessibility, the walkway at Playa de LLevant and most of the other beaches offer specific showers for disabled individuals.
The list of the best beaches in Salou is:
- Cala dels Crancs
- Cala Penya Carved
- Cala Font and Cala Binya
- Cala Lleguadets
- Levante Beach (Accessible PMR)
- Poniente Beach (Accessible PMR)
- Palaya Chaplains
- Playa Larga
Camino de Ronda
This path is a 6.5 km route that stretches along the coast from the Pilons area to the Salou Lighthouse in Cap Salou. The path is divided into two sections: the first 2 km from Pilons to Replanells is fully enabled and accessible to people with reduced mobility, while the remaining 4.5 km from Replanells to the Lighthouse is a natural path that is not fully conditioned.
As you walk along the path, you will have the opportunity to discover the local fauna and flora, as well as the various panoramic views along the way. The path passes through different beaches in Salou, offering a unique way to explore the city.
Although the path reaches a maximum elevation of 77 meters above sea level with some slightly difficult sections, most of the route is accessible for all.
Cala Morisca viewpoint
The Cala Morisca viewpoint is a great option for people with reduced mobility who want to enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean. Located near Cala Crancs, the viewpoint has an area of 9,200 square meters and is completely free and open 24 hours a day. It is only a 5-minute walk from the Ginesta stop of the tourist train and is connected to the Camino de Ronda path.
Salou has a route of 41 viewpoints that you can visit by taking a 6 km walk. However, not all of these viewpoints are accessible to people in wheelchairs. The Cala Morisca viewpoint is a good choice if you are looking for an accessible viewpoint to enjoy while you are in Salou.
- Address:
- Carrer de la Cala Morisca 43840, Tarragona
Salou Pedestrian Area:
The center of Salou, specifically the area around Carrer de Saragossa and Carles Buïgas, is a lively and vibrant place with little to no accessibility issues. These streets are full of shops, bars, and restaurants where you can explore and discover all sorts of local offerings. We recommend visiting in the evening, as it is a great place for a leisurely stroll or to grab a drink after a day of sun and beach.
Cook and Travel Restaurant https://www.restaurantcookandtravel.com/
Fusion food, located in an unbeatable location, has a vegan and vegetarian menu.
This restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility but its bathrooms are not.
- Location and contact:
- Carrer Llevant nº 5, 43840 Salou
- Telephone: (+34) 977350707
La Palmera de la Llosa https://lapalmeradelallosa.com/
Market cuisine and km 0, located in Cambrils.
This restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility, but its bathrooms are not.
- Location and contact:
- Calle Margaritas 8, esq. Tillers 43850 Cambrils (Tarragona)
- Telephone: (+34)977 79 33 54
Seafood restaurant O Mar Salou http://omarrestaurant.com/
The O mar seafood restaurant, in addition to the best fresh produce, as you can see in its own nurseries, offers a wide variety of rice dishes and seafood stews.
This restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility, but its bathrooms are not.
- Location and contact:
- Carles Buigas 29-31-33 43840 Salou (Tarragona)
- Telephone: (+34) 977 38 39 98
