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The Costa Dorada, or 'Golden Coast', extends south of Barcelona, from Cunit to Alcanar, offering a perfect combination of wide beaches of fine golden sand, ideal for families, and a vibrant leisure offer. Renowned for the PortAventura World theme park, the historic Roman ruins of Tarragona (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and charming fishing villages such as Cambrils, this Catalan region is a paradise for beach lovers, families and history enthusiasts. From the lively beaches of Salou to the tranquility of the coves of L'Ametlla de Mar, the Costa Dorada combines natural splendor with Mediterranean cuisine and a wide variety of activities, making it an essential destination for a complete holiday.
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Flavors of Gold Coast
The gastronomy of the Costa Dorada is a delicious fusion of Mediterranean flavors, with special emphasis on fresh seafood, rice and garden products, all washed down with excellent local wines.
Must-Try Dishes
Arrossejat
A soupy or dry rice cooked with rock fish and noodles, typical of fishing towns.
Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Tender grilled onions, a seasonal delicacy (winter-spring), served with a sauce made of almonds, hazelnuts, tomato and ñora.
Xató
A winter salad with escarole, desalted cod, tuna, anchovies and olives, dressed with a rich xató sauce (similar to romesco).
Fideua
Similar to paella, but with noodles instead of rice, cooked with fish and seafood.
cokes
Varieties of salty or sweet flatbreads, with ingredients such as vegetables, tuna or pine nuts and sugar.
Typical Drinks
Wines from Priorat and Montsant
High quality reds with great body and personality, internationally recognized.
Wines from Penedès
Excellent whites, rosés and cavas, ideal to accompany Mediterranean cuisine.
Vermouth from Reus
A flavored wine-based drink, very popular as an aperitif in the region.
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Culture
Rich Roman heritage in Tarragona (UNESCO), museums and local festivals.
gastronomy
It stands out for its fresh seafood, rice, calçots (in season) and wines from Priorat and Penedès. Many quality restaurants in fishing villages.
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Arrossejat
A soupy or dry rice cooked with rock fish and noodles, typical of fishing towns.
Calçots with Romesco Sauce
Tender grilled onions, a seasonal delicacy (winter-spring), served with a sauce made of almonds, hazelnuts, tomato and ñora.
Xató
A winter salad with escarole, desalted cod, tuna, anchovies and olives, dressed with a rich xató sauce (similar to romesco).
Wines from Priorat and Montsant
High quality reds with great body and personality, internationally recognized.
Pastissets
Small cakes filled with angel hair or sweet potato jam.
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