In restrained Europe, not every place is to the liking of the broad Russian nature. Most of our compatriots prefer to relax in hot resorts, where not only excellent sea and clean beaches, but life is in full swing all day long. One such place is Spain. It is located in the south-west of Europe and is considered one of the warmest and most favorable countries for its climatic conditions. Among Russians, the popularity of Spanish resorts is incredibly high. And this is not surprising, because there is a high-class European service, sandy beaches, many of which are marked with the Blue Flag for cleanliness and comfort, extensive excursion programs - not every tourist country has such an impressive list of advantages.
General information
Holidays in Spain are suitable for everyone: families with children, large companies, and romantic couples come here. Almost every resort in this country boasts dozens and even hundreds of excellent beach areas. One of these tourist centers is the Costa Dorada. Spain receives almostone hundred million tourists. Of these, almost a quarter prefers to relax in the south of Catalonia.
It is here that the world-famous resort - Costa Dorada (Spain) is located. The southern part of Catalonia is known for its rather long tourist season. The mountains surrounding the Costa Dorada protect the resort from the winds blowing from the mainland. In summer, the temperature here does not rise above +34 ⁰С. The Costa Dorada has many excellent beaches with clean fine sand and a convenient gentle entry into the water. Translated from Spanish, the name of the resort means "Gold Coast".
Salou
The Costa Dorada stretches one hundred and forty kilometers west of Barcelona. One of the reasons why whole families come here with pleasure is the largest amusement park in Southern Europe called PortAventura. Young people are attracted here by numerous clubs and discos, and history buffs are attracted by the opportunity to get acquainted with the monuments of the Middle Ages and the Roman era. The tourist capital of the Costa Dorada is the province of Salou, located two hours from Barcelona. The wide and clean beaches of this resort stretch for eight kilometers from north to south, from the cape of La Pineda to the city of Cambrils. The most beautiful embankment alleys for walking are equipped along the entire coast. There are also numerous shops and bars, restaurants, cafes. The light and music fountain in Salou is considered the most beautiful on the entire coast.
Most of the hotels in this Spanish resort town are located on the first line of the sea. They are suitable for any category of vacationers. One of the relatively inexpensive hotels inSalou is considered California Garden 3.
Hotel services and facilities
The popularity of the Spanish resort of Salou is growing every year. There is an excellent tourist infrastructure, clean sea and good climatic conditions. Therefore, in the high season, hotels are overcrowded. California Garden 3 is located in the city center.
To Barcelona one hundred and ten kilometers. A twenty-minute walk from the hotel is the "Spanish Disneyland" - "PortAventura". There are many shops, shopping centers and entertainment venues around. The hotel was built in 1986. Since then, its buildings have been repeatedly reconstructed, the territory has been completely landscaped. Guests are offered excellent service, excellent food, a variety of animation programs. The beach is only three hundred and fifty meters. Most of the region's attractions are located close to California Garden 3. Salou is a shopper's paradise, so hotel guests can explore the resort's many shops and boutiques on foot. The last major renovation took place in 2017. Many travel agencies offer California Garden 3 to their clients for an inexpensive holiday in Spain.
Service
Specialists in the tourism industry advise: when purchasing a tour to a three-star hotel, you should not make excessively high demands on the level of services provided. California Garden 3 is no exception in this regard. The infrastructure of the hotel is fully consistent with the declared category. In the administration blockThe front desk is open 24/7.
Here you can take things to dry cleaning or laundry, call a taxi, send/receive a fax. There is also an office selling air and railway tickets, there is a bike and car rental point, a tour desk. The hotel has its own small car park, no reservations are required. Guests can exchange currency directly at California Garden 3.
Description of rooms
This hotel is considered large in size. It consists of two seven-story buildings. In total, California Garden 3offers 469 standard rooms, designed for accommodation from one to four people. The rooms are refurbished in Mediterranean style in soothing pastel colours. Their area is twenty-two square meters. m.
The decor in the rooms contributes to a calm, hassle-free living. The furniture is new, plumbing works fine. Bathrooms are combined, there is a bath or shower. The hotel is open all year round. All its space is air conditioned and heated. The rooms have satellite TV, pay safes, minibars and internet. Ceramic tiles on the floor. In front of the rooms there are balconies with plastic tables and chairs. Bed linen is changed at the hotel every three days, more often upon request. Towels and toiletries are renewed every day.
Food
Gourmets are well aware that Catalonia is a paradise for them. Indeed, the cuisine of this region, likeSpanish in general, incredibly tasty. And despite the low category of the California Garden 3hotel, the food in it is up to standard. This is evidenced by the reviews of many vacationers. According to customer ratings, according to a ten-point system, meals in this hotel are rated at a solid "nine". This speaks not only for the quality of the products, but also for the variety of flavors.
California Garden 3 provides meals according to all existing concepts, including "full board". Guests have at their disposal a cozy large restaurant with a terrace, where they are fed not only Mediterranean, but also international cuisine on a buffet basis. There is also a piano bar and a poolside café on site. Vacationers in Salou, including the California Garden 3hotel, should take into account one feature: if literally all drinks for breakfast - juices, coffee, etc. are given free of charge, then during lunch and dinner, customers have to pay even for plain water.
Beach
The disadvantage of many city hotels in Salou is their remoteness from the sea. Is no exception and located in the center of the resort California Garden 3. The beach is six hundred meters away. But this does not "annoy" vacationers at all, since the road to the sea, which takes only fifteen minutes at a leisurely pace, passes by numerous shops and cafes.
The beach cover is sandy. This municipal bathing area is the largest in Salou. The beach with a gentle entrance to the sea is greatfor the recreation of young children.
Services for children
You can always meet children on the territory of the California Garden 3hotel. The smallest visitors are offered a very wide range of services. There is a small playground, swimming pool, games room. Kids really like the entertainment programs conducted by the animators. In the restaurant you can get high chairs for free, as well as order a children's menu. Rollaway beds are available upon request.
Entertainment
Guests staying at the hotel can participate in animations and evening shows for free. There is also no charge for petanque or darts. The hotel organizes professional shows twice a week.
Paid entertainments are mini-golf, visiting the gym, massage room, renting a table and equipment for playing billiards, as well as tennis courts. Slot machines work with tokens, which can be purchased from the receptionist.
Additional information
California Garden 3 has the following rules: check-in is scheduled for noon and check-out is scheduled for ten in the morning. Subject to availability, upon request at the reception, you can extend the room until six in the evening. Customers receive the restaurant's opening hours at the time of check-in. Packed rations are available upon request. You need to order the service for the next day at the reception in advance: before seven in the evening.
Attractions
Salou has become a popular resort among tourists sinceseventies of the last century. And there are many reasons for that. Firstly, this resort is close to cities such as Reus and Tarragona, which have many attractions. Secondly, in Salou itself, the most visited is the Port Aventura amusement park.
It is considered the largest in Spain and the sixth most visited in the list of European theme parks. It's really very interesting here. PortAventura is territorially divided into several zones.
By train you can get to Barcelona - one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Ticket price - 8.8 euros (628 rubles).
Those who do not want to leave the hotel can spend time at the outdoor pool. There are free sunbeds and umbrellas around, there is a cafe. The hotel has an indoor pool during the cold season.
Reviews
You can also relax in the Costa Dorada and its best resort - Salou - in the economy class. After all, even the category of "three stars" cannot become an obstacle for tourists to be provided with quality service. California Garden 3 is no exception. Reviews of vacationers about living in it are mostly positive.
Cozy and clean rooms, delicious food, polite staff, convenient location in the city, animation, sandy beach, sea, many attractions, proximity to the Port Aventura park - all these advantages are noted by our compatriots. In general, Russians leave only good reviews about food: everything is very satisfying, a lot of delicious fruits, waiterswork very fast. And one more thing: those who lived on the concept of "full board" separately celebrate dinners, during which seafood is very often served. The amusement park can be reached on foot in just twenty minutes. The rooms have new plumbing, everything works, nothing leaks anywhere.
Russians left a lot of rave reviews about the resort itself. Salou is a place where you can really relax comfortably. Amazing sea, golden sand on the municipal beach, which is always cleaned, friendly Catalans - all this tourists really liked.
Of the minuses, our compatriots point out paid internet, not always clean pool, small area of rooms and poor sound insulation.
