Salou is a wonderful city with a rich cultural life. All the year round the city witnesses dozens of bright country fests and holidays succeeding each other and attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. One of the most exciting events in the life of the city is still the Motor Star Festival. As it comes clear from the name of the event, the festival is dedicated to automobiles and driving. The main event of the festival is an automobile parade. The procession of cars starts from the Jaume I boulevard (Paseo Jaume I) and runs though the main streets of the city. The parade exhibits retro cars attracting numerous visitos to the event. Many exhibitions performing the rarest vehicles and transportation means are commonly held within the festival.
During Salou vacation tourists are recommended to visit one of the local restaurants specializing in ethnic cuisine. Local cuisine features plenty of original treats. The most important …
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The main summer event in Salou is considered to be the Golden Nights’ Summer Fiesta which is annually visited by more than 300 thousands of foreign guests. Queen of the festival contest, bright music shows and great pyrotechnic production, street performances and fairs are the main events of the entertainment program of the grand summer fest. Many country fests are devoted to significant historical events. One of such holidays is the Festa del Rei Jaume I.
The holiday is celebrated during a week. The fest starts on the 3rd of September as exactly this day in 1229 the King set to conquer Majorca. His deeds significantly affected the history of the city and sufficiently changed its fortune. Today in order to commemorate this significant historical event the city holds various folks fests with plenty of music shows and fantastic performances as well as numerous gastronomy events. The main entertaining ingredient of the festival is sport competitions. Regatta is held in honor of the King. The sailing competition has got the name of the King as well. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
In the Middle Ages the city of Salou was an attractive strategic target of sea robbers and pirates. To protect the city and its residents from conquerors local folks erected a defense tower …
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The regatta holds the same route the King’s fleet held a few centuries ago. One of the most waited events of the holiday is still a parade in which everybody can take part. Having marvelous medieval dresses on, people go to the festively decorated streets to take part in the folks march. The March is headed by noble equestrians led by the King. During the festival city guests can visit a special medieval market place where one can buy original souvenirs and unique handicrafts as well as various festive treats and genuine homemade wine. The market is placed in the historic center of the city where a major part of the events and entertainments of the festival takes place.
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Salou is a wonderful city with a rich cultural life. All the year round the city witnesses dozens of bright country fests and holidays succeeding each other and attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world. One of the most exciting events in the life of the city is still the Motor Star Festival. As it comes clear from the name of the event, the festival is dedicated to automobiles and driving. The main event of the festival is an automobile parade. The procession of cars starts from the Jaume I boulevard (Paseo Jaume I) and runs though the main streets of the city. The parade exhibits retro cars attracting numerous visitos to the event. Many exhibitions performing the rarest vehicles and transportation means are commonly held within the festival.
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