Golden Port Salou & Spa Hotel

There are pools aplenty at Golden Port Salou Port & Spa Hotel. Boasting three outdoor pools – one of which is heated – plus a pair of swim spots for kids, you won’t have trouble cooling off on a warm afternoon here. The location is a winner, too. If you choose to travel via Reus airport, this hotel is around a 20-minute drive away. Once you arrrive, Buzzy Salou is just beyond the threshold, with a great choice of bars and restaurants. Or take a leisurely 15-minute stroll to the shore, where you'll find soft sands and calm, Mediterranean waters.

The big draw around these parts is nearby PortAventura. The sprawling park promises hours of fun with its selection of thrilling theme park rides and water slides to get the pulse racing. There are wave pools and lazy rivers to suit the more subdued crowd, too. And the best bit? It’s less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel.