La Pineda (La Pineda) is one of the youngest resorts of the Costa Dorada, is located 10 km from Tarragona, and 100 km South of Barcelona. Its name it owes to the unique Mediterranean pine trees, the stone pine is extensively grown in this region. This city stretches along the long strip of sandy beaches of the Costa Dorada, occasionally interrupting rocky coves and quiet lagoons.
La Pineda is a very quiet and tranquil place for a family holiday. Gentle slope into the water is absolutely safe, the water is clear and warm, the sand clean, round tropical greens — just what you need for the holidays.
In addition, La Pineda much attention is paid to the smallest leisure tourists: a lot of children's clubs, paddling and shallow pools, lots of entertainment for children of all ages, and in coastal café has a children's menu. That's why La Pineda select more tourists from Russia than in any other resort town in Catalonia.
The promenade of La Pineda is rich in various restaurants, bars and cafes, and the beach offers various water sports.
The most popular city beach Playa de La Pineda which is located in the immediate vicinity of the city center, opposite the business card La Pineda - Pau Casals – installation of Mediterranean stone pine with the branches of a huge metal saucers renowned designer Xavier Mariscal of. The length of the beach is generally about 2.5 km, the area of the beach area is about 98 thousand m2. This stretch of coast, combines a modern tourist infrastructure with ecosystems that are protected by the municipality. Nearby is the Playa de ELS Prats, place of recreation and swimming residents of nearby apartment complexes. On the boardwalk there are cafes and restaurants, including several playgrounds, Park. On the border of the beach are several hotels. In addition, you can relax at the large beach Playa del Racó, awarded the Blue flag for the excellent conditions and well developed infrastructure directly on the beach area. The beach has a designated area for diving.
This resort is very popular among young people because of located around large discos and Nightclubs. One of the most famous discos - La Pacha (La Pacha), where the famous foam discos and theme nights.
From city sights include the ancient tower Torre d'en Dolça, a historical monument of culture of Spain of the fourteenth century, a water Park and Dolphinarium "Aquopolis — la Pineda" with lots of water slides and other attractions for kids located on the main street. And the promenade of Passeig de Pau Casals framed by tall palm trees stretching for two and a half miles, is the longest promenade in Catalonia. It often hosts festivals, shows for kids and street performances.
However, if the lovers of antiquity will be missed by the local medieval buildings, you can explore the nearby old town of Vila-Seca (cat. Vila-Seca), known in Roman times, which has old buildings and the unique spirit of antiquity, blends with the resort atmosphere of the surroundings. Here you can see the tower from the middle ages, the main Church of the town Iglesia de Sant Esteve XVI century bell tower from the original castle, built around an ancient tower, and the chapel is elegant, rigorous structure within which there is a magnificent altar in the Baroque style.
In addition, not far from La Pineda is located in Tarragona is a veritable Museum under the open sky. The descendants here are preserved Roman aqueduct, the amphitheater and the Tomb of Scipio on the coast. The whole architectural ensemble of Roman Tarraco is the status of "Heritage of humanity" from UNESCO.
Besides all this, the resort of La Pineda is ideally situated in relation to famous all over Europe amusement Park Port Aventura, which can be reached on foot or by small tourist train on wheels. Also here it is not difficult to get to Salou, from where the commuter train you can go on a trip to Barcelona.
In La Pineda is easily accessible from aeroporos of the city of Reus (10 km) or Barcelona (about an hour away by car or bus).
