{"id":23817,"date":"2019-09-26T14:39:41","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T12:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/visitar-costa-dorada-septiembre-octubre\/"},"modified":"2019-09-30T10:41:32","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T08:41:32","slug":"autumn-visit-salou-costa-daurada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/autumn-visit-salou-costa-daurada\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is autumn the best time to visit the Costa Daurada?"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>The intense heat of summer is over as a new season arrives, you can enjoy all the best the Costa Daurada can offer in a more relaxing way.\u00a0 The autumn has a special charm and it offers great advantages for visitors choosing to come this time of year. Here are 10 reasons why autumn is the best time to visit:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>1. The ideal weather<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The temperature on the Costa Daurada during the autumn ranges between 15 \u00baC and 25 \u00baC. A mild climate allows you to enjoy many hours of sun and some refreshing and pleasant evenings. An ideal time to walk along the <em>Cam\u00ed de Ronda<\/em> coastal path or the beautiful beach and promenade.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/14-far-2\/'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Coastal path Salou, the best excursion\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-23694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/14.Far_.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-23694'>\n\t\t\t\tCoastal Path Salou\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>2. Things are cheaper<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After the high season which runs from the end of June to the start of September, the prices drop and all is more competitive. Whether it&#8217;s your flights, hotel deals, or special offers on attractions and restaurants, your back pocket\u00a0will benefit from travelling in the autumn.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/6-platja-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/6.Platja.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>3. Less crowded<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Travelling in September and October is ideal for those who prefer a more relaxed pace. The autumn months see a drop in visitors especially once the kids are back to school. This can be a real benefit when queueing for attractions or booking a table in your favourite restaurant for dinner.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/17-masia_catalana-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/17.Masia_Catalana.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>4. The spectacular sky<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After the dry and hot summer months, the weather is more variable. This phenomenon turns the sky and the horizon of the coast into a real natural spectacle. If you&#8217;re looking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/\">best sunset,<\/a> you will find it during the autumn months.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/16-monument_colon-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/16.Monument_Colon-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>5. More relaxed shopping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Autumn is a great time to go shopping. You can benefit from the last of the summer sales and enjoy a more personalised service.\u00a0 You may even find some\u00a0end of the season promotions in beach resorts.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/24-shopping-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/24.Shopping-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>6. Cultural events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Want to party like a local?\u00a0 In September and October, numerous major festivals are celebrated in the main towns and cities, such as the <em>Festa al Rei Jaume I<\/em> in Salou, <em>Santa Tecla<\/em> in Tarragona or <em>La Miseric\u00f2rdia<\/em> in Reus. Live an authentic experience with festive and cultural activities for all ages.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/autumn-visit-salou-costa-daurada\/tecla-tarragona-castells-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tecla-tarragona-castells.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>7. Ideal sea temperature<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The temperature of the water during autumn is perfect for swimming and water activities due to being warmed up all summer by the sun. The water is also cleaner, more transparent and the beaches are more relaxed with fewer crowds.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/4-platja_aerea-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-1024x683.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.Platja_aerea-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>8.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Gastro a<\/strong><strong>utumn\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>During September and October restaurants continue at full capacity but you no longer have to worry about making a reservation. There are all kinds of gastronomic events taking place in the area, such as the Rally de Tapas in Salou, the Ganxet Pincho in Reus or Squid days in Cambrils.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/23-gastronomia-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/23.Gastronomia.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>9. Sports destination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The pleasant climate of this area in Autumn is ideal for enjoying the modern sports facilities the Costa Daurada has to offer. The season comes to an end with the major sporting event the\u00a0RACC Catalunya Costa Dorada Rally,\u00a0which takes place the second week of November.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/best-sunset-salou-sunset\/29-golf_lumine-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/29.Golf_Lumine.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3><strong>10. Explore the mountains<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>September and October are the best months to discover the mountains of the Costa Dorada. The spectacular vineyards of Priorat, the hiking trails along the Montsant mountain and the pine forests of Prades where you can find some of the first wild mushrooms of the season.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-23817 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\/falset-org-mapilife-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-1024x626.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-450x275.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-1309x800.jpg 1309w, https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falset-org-mapilife-600x367.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tlid-results-container results-container\">\n<div class=\"tlid-result result-dict-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"result tlid-copy-target\">\n<div class=\"text-wrap tlid-copy-target\">\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"result-shield-container tlid-copy-target\" style=\"text-align: center;\" tabindex=\"0\">Share if you agree and think that autumn is ideal for visiting the Costa Daurada<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"tags-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/tag\/costa-daurada-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">Costa Daurada<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/tag\/otono-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">oto\u00f1o<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/tag\/turismo-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">turismo<\/a><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10 reasons to visit Salou and the Costa Daurada during September and October<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[181],"tags":[391,442,443],"class_list":["post-23817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism","tag-costa-daurada-en","tag-otono-en","tag-turismo-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23817","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=23817"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23831,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23817\/revisions\/23831"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapilife.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}