{"id":21561,"date":"2019-03-03T13:15:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T11:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/the-best-experiences-in-the-costa-daurada-according-to-our-followers\/"},"modified":"2019-03-03T13:15:20","modified_gmt":"2019-03-03T11:15:20","slug":"the-best-experiences-in-the-costa-daurada-according-to-our-followers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/the-best-experiences-in-the-costa-daurada-according-to-our-followers\/","title":{"rendered":"The best experiences in the Costa Daurada according to our followers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate the start of the warmer weather we are revealing the results of our social media survey to find the ultimate experience of the Costa Daurada. Ranging from must-see attractions for the first timer to those things that never disappoint the returning holiday maker.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/listings\/portaventura-world\/\">PortAventura<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Unsurprisingly the majority of our followers voted the iconic PortAventura World with Ferrari Land and Costa Caribe water park as the best experience in the Costa Daurada. This massive complex is one of the most important theme parks in the world. Don\u2019t miss the new addition for 2019 &#8211; a new 4* themed hotel and it\u2019s first \u2018dark ride\u2019. Intrigued? So are we.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-21561 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/the-best-experiences-in-the-costa-daurada-according-to-our-followers\/port-aventura-mapilife-18-2\/'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/port-aventura-mapilife-18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/port-aventura-mapilife-18.jpg 887w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/port-aventura-mapilife-18-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/port-aventura-mapilife-18-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/port-aventura-mapilife-18-450x249.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/port-aventura-mapilife-18-600x331.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>#2 Cam\u00ed de Ronda<\/h3>\n<p>Walk along 6.5km of coastal path stretching from the heart of Salou to an idillic lighthouse overlooking the Mediterranean. On the way you can discover secret coves and breathtaking views. This shows some of the best things in life are free\u2026 especially if they involve sunshine and a beach!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Costa Daurada is home to some fantastic restaurants making the most of the quality mediterranean products you can find here. Enjoy a seafood paella, traditional tapas, or more international flavours there is something to suit everyones tastes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#4\u00a0<\/strong>History<\/h3>\n<p>The Costa Daurada is home to unmissable historical monuments. No wonder our followers voted places such as the Roman Tarraco City in Tarragona, ancient monasteries, and a visit to the medieval town of Montblanc, as must-do activities during your stay.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#5\u00a0<\/strong>Water Activities<\/h3>\n<p>With an average August temperature of 25<a href=\"https:\/\/www.degreesymbol.net\/\">\u00b0<\/a>C the Mediterranean Sea is the best place to spend your day. Our followers voted kayak trips, diving and surfing as some of the best experiences in the Costa Daurada. If staying on dry land is more your thing, there are many other ways to seek adventure from electric karting to mountain biking.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-21561 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/the-best-experiences-in-the-costa-daurada-according-to-our-followers\/captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13-40-18-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13.40.18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Paddle Surf Salou &amp; Els Pilons.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13.40.18.jpg 934w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13.40.18-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13.40.18-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13.40.18-450x271.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-02-22-a-les-13.40.18-600x362.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>#6\u00a0<\/strong>Priorat<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever dreamt of wine tasting amongst vineyards and incredible views? Priorat is a world famous area for it\u2019s incredible wine. Located just 30 minutes inland it is one of the Costa Daurada&#8217;s best kept secrets and considered an unmissable day trip.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#7\u00a0<\/strong>Culture<\/h3>\n<p>A visit to the charming town of Reus is a great way to integrate into Catalan culture and tradition. As the birth place of architect Antonio Gaudi you can discover beautiful modernist buildings and experience some fantastic cultural events throughout the year from circus performers to traditional Catalan festivities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>#8\u00a0<\/strong>La Ibense Ice Cream<\/h3>\n<p>This ice cream parlour is an institution in Salou and has been in the family for generations. Our followers recommend enjoying your favourite flavour whilst strolling along the promenade in the shade of the palm trees \u2014 the summer holiday dream!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#9\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/listings\/ametlla-mar-tuna-tour\/\">Tuna Tour<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Another institution in the Costa Daurada this adventure for the whole family involves a catamaran tour from the picturesque village of L\u2019Ametlla de Mar to swim with majestic bluefin tuna. It is consistently a winner with visitors and promises to be one of the most unique experiences of your summer.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-21561 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/listings\/ametlla-mar-tuna-tour\/captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17-56-55-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17.56.55.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Banya entre tonyines a l&#039;Ametlla\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17.56.55.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17.56.55-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17.56.55-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17.56.55-450x251.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Captura-de-pantalla-2019-01-12-a-les-17.56.55-600x335.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Relaxing at Lumine Beach Club, discovering the Ebro Delta, hiking in the mountains of Prades, climbing huge cliffs in Siurana, watching a \u2018castellera\u2019 performance and last but not least the light and water show of the Lluminosa Fountain in Salou, are other recommendations that our followers voted as the best experience in the Costa Daurada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have surveyed our social media followers to find out which are the most popular experiences in the Costa Daurada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21295,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-experiencies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21561"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21561\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}