Travel to Spain: the land of the sea, sun, sangria and unforgettable impressions!
There comes a time when people who have repeatedly vacationed in Turkey wonder: what about the other side of the Mediterranean? My family is one of them, so this year we chose Spain.
Before the trip, I turned to the agent Irina Zvyagina in the company "Wings Travel Club" - she picked us the perfect tour. The three of us fly: father Andrei, mother Tatiana and seven-year-old daughter Ksyush. The ticket price included a three-star hotel, daily breakfasts and dinners.
Flying all night and the way almost did not notice – all slept. Early in the morning we arrived in Barcelona. They boarded a bus and arrived in the city of Salou, where they settled in the three-star hotel Belvedere.
Salou, Hotel Belvedere 3*
Nice room. Cleaning is done every day.
Meals include breakfast and dinner. Dinner can be changed for lunch by notifying the administrator in advance.
The hotel is very convenient. To the sea on foot 10 minutes, to the amusement Park "PortAventura" - 15-20 minutes, bus stop - 5 minutes walk. If you are traveling with children over five years old, then take a scooter with you or buy it here - it is very convenient!
Given that we arrived early in the morning, at 6:00, our luggage was placed in the luggage room until noon. We changed clothes right in it and went for a walk around the sleepy city, looking for the sea. The beach was found quickly - it is urban, but very clean. Sun loungers and umbrellas are paid - 4 euros per day. The Germans, the British, the French and the Spaniards very prudently buy folding chairs and primitive umbrellas and “roll” them every morning to the sea. On the shore you can be, of course, all day, but it is fraught with heat stroke.
On the second day of rest, we went by bus to Aquapolis Water Park (Costa Dorada). Upon their return, they were pleasantly tired: dolphin shows, different levels of swimming pools and water obstacle courses, slides – all this is very exciting, especially for a child, but the strength does not remain completely.
On the third day we went on an excursion to Barcelona. The bus from Salou picked us up early in the morning, taking about 1.5 hours. From the photos you can restore all the details of this trip.
Walk along the main street of La Rambla.
Lunch at the restaurant.
A trip to Gaudí's gingerbread house, Guell Park.
Holy Family Cathedral.
Mount Montjuic.
On the fourth day we went to the amusement Park “PortAventura”. I just want to say that tickets to the Park must be bought for 2 days! The first day involves exploring the park and riding on all kinds of attractions, including roller coasters!
But on the second day in the Park "Port Aventura", already knowing where and what attractions are, you can safely run to where the first day seemed most interesting.
On the sixth day of stay in Spain, daughter Xusha received heat stroke, so suffered from fever and nausea. I repeat, with the sun here you need to be very careful: it seems to caress, but, at the same time, can become very dangerous. To save the baby, we urgently called the insurance doctor, a Russian-speaking aesculapus came to us and instantly figured out the problem: he consulted, gave out medicines. After 2 days everything was great again!
Not wanting to lose the seventh day, I went to the nearby town of Reus for shopping. I fell in love with this city: the architecture of old and modern houses is very harmoniously combined here. The center of Reus is strewn with shops of famous brands - from luxury to supereconomy. Fiesta is a very beautiful time when the city freezes and there is complete silence. It’s a condition that can only be felt here.
On the eighth day we went to Reus with the whole family. Found the house where the architect Antonio Gaudí was born.
The penultimate, ninth day of rest, as expected, was spent on the purchase of souvenirs and fees home. Swimming in the sea again, riding bicycles in Salou.
On the morning of the tenth day we were picked up by a bus and taken to Barcelona airport, from where we flew to Yekaterinburg. Goodbye, Spain!
Rested, tanned, with a light sadness we returned to Yekaterinburg. Here we were waiting for the eldest son Max: we brought him gifts for his birthday. Impressions, of course, still a lot – words can not express. We decided to go to Spain again and again. Wait for us, Spain!
Tatiana Khokhlova