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Costa Dorada holidays

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Costa Dorada
Costa Dorada

You'll find the sun-drenched shores of Costa Dorada, where there's some fabulous family-friendly resorts, the world class PortAventura theme park and two splashtastic waterparks, all just an hour south of fabulous Barcelona and two hours' flight from the UK. For a holiday in the sun, the choice is simple.

Costa Dorada is just an hour south of Barcelona, one of Spain's most cosmopolitan cities.

What's best for you?

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Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Costa Dorada

Memorable moment...

Discover the fun and thrills of PortAventura family theme park and splash out at the Caribe Aquatic Park.

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Things to do

In Barcelona, gaze up at the bizarre pinnacles of La Sagrada Familia, the nation's most treasured building, in the country's most exciting city. Visit the beautiful Roman city of Tarragona, soaking up the traditional Spanish atmosphere. Wander the picturesque cobbled streets in the seaside village of Cambrils and discover beautiful countryside and the exotic flora and fauna along the Ebro Delta river.
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Beaches

The Spanish Costas are famous for palm-fringed beaches, warm golden sands, breathtaking scenery and whitewashed villages. Discover a fantastic blend of great family fun, traditional Mediterranean culture and a diverse range of vibrant and cosmopolitan family resorts.

Blue Flag Beaches

499 beaches in Spain. Details at www.blueflag.org

www.blueflag.org

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Explore your destination

Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.

Barcelona Day and Night
Footie fans will love Nou Camp Stadium, shopaholics can shop till they drop and sightseers can explore the Gothic Quarter; Barcelona is home to Gaudí's Sagrada Familia and the Magic Fountain of Montjuic.

Montserrat
Take an unforgettable journey to the magical and mystical Montserrat mountain, to visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary and the Benedictine Monastery and see famous art at the museum.

Jeep Adventure
From high in the mountains, you can enjoy superb panoramic views, then cool off with a refreshing swim. Take in the outstanding scenery of Costa Dorada on this adventure-filled day out.

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Food and drink

With value-for-money dining and every cuisine imaginable, choose from Chinese, Indian, Mexican and strong British flavours, from fish 'n chips to English pub food. Spanish bars and restaurants offer regional specialities, including Escudella, Catalonian stew, and Paella, a rice-based dish made with chicken, pork and seafood. Wines from Tarragona are extremely good, as are Patatas Bravas, Spain's delicious spicy potato dish.

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Evening Flavour

Salou offers an exciting selection of nightlife, including many contemporary outdoor bars, late night clubs and street-side restaurants. Alternatively, La Pineda offers a quieter, more family orientated scene. If you really want excitement, head into Barcelona and soak up the city's atmosphere or, for something a little cosmopolitan nearer the resorts, try the restaurants along Tarragona's Rambla Nova.

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Shopping

You will find a good selection of shops and markets in most resorts. Popular handicrafts include leather, ceramics, lace and glass. Browse Sitges's side streets and Salou's shops or, if you're a real shopaholic, take a trip to Barcelona or visit Tarragona, boasting modern shopping complexes and designer boutiques.

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Fact File

Local weather

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Information

Language: Spanish. Currency: Euro. Standard GMT: +1hr. Spanish Tourist Office: 2nd Floor, 79 New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XB. Tel: 020 7486 8077. www.spain.info

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Travel money

Euro

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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PortAventura Theme Park

 

Near the beautiful beaches of Costa Dorada lies Europe's most successful theme park resort: PortAventura.

 

With five exciting lands you'll find fun-packed attractions and stunning spectacles:

    • · Take a journey to the exotic lands of China, Polynesia, the Far West, Mexico and the Mediterranean.
      · Enjoy the adrenaline rush of Dragon Khan, a terrifying roller coaster with eight loops.
      · Experience the dazzling special effects and explosive symphony of water, light and fire at FiestAventura.
      · Test your courage on the Hurakan Condor rollercoaster with a 282 foot free fall at more than 70 mph.

     

    Also enjoy fun in the sun and wild water adventures at the Caribbean themed Caribe Aquatic Park.

     

    Choose to stay at any of our three fantastic resort hotels for unlimited access to the parks and an unforgettable stay.

     

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    Don't forget to buy your discounted theme park tickets before you go.


    3 day Adult prices from £50
    3 day Junior/Senior prices from £40

     

    Please call 0871 200 7799 for further details.

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