Rediscover the 5-star hotel in Costa Dorada with your partner or family
What to do during your holiday at the Gran Palas Experience 5 * hotel

The Costa Dorada is much more than sun and sand but it cannot be denied that we have several of the best beaches in Spain and a warm and mild climate all year round! Among the 90 blue flags of Catalonia, 43 are on our coast, with extensive beaches for long walks or by bicycle and coves hidden under pine trees with calm and crystalline waters. Likewise, the sea offers countless opportunities for fun for all tastes:

- Sailing
- Catamaran or cruise rides
- Boat rental without license and fishing
- Discover coves and snorkel
- Diving and wreck diving
- Swimming with the Tunatour tuna
- Tour nearby fishing villages
- Jet skis and parasailing
- Bio kayak
- Fly board, kitesurf, wakeboard, etc.

Discover the Landscape of the Geniuses and Mountains of the Costa Daurada: a tourist attraction where you can discover the essence of the landscape of the Costa Dorada and Tierras del Ebro that inspired the work and personality of the four great universal geniuses: Antoni Gaudí, Joan Miró, Pau Casals and Pablo Picasso. Visit the most beautiful corners and landscapes of the area.

Tarragona is the amazing ancient Roman city and colony of Tarraco, with the old medieval walled city. Its roots go back to the times of the Iberos in Calafell dating back to the 6th century BC and the Romans since 218 BC. It features an impressive UNESCO Historical Heritage with a magnificent amphitheater by the sea and its admirable 1st century aqueduct. Visigoths and Arabs also left their influences. We recommend alloting a whole day to fully enjoy it and two days if you want to enjoy the fantastic local gastronomy of Puerto del Serrallo and the extraordinary virtual tours.

Reus, 15 minutes from the hotel, is a small gem of a town known for its historic center that marked the world-class artist who considered the Mediterranean Sea the Cradle of Art. A walk through this pleasant small town will make you discover the mosaics, sgraffito and ceramics typical of Modernist architecture and considered the best in Europe.

Joan Miró lived a large part of his life in Mont-roig del Camp, 20 minutes from the hotel where his Mas Miró museum is located today. Inspired by his landscape, he conceived and created a universe of surreal art that made him an international benchmark.

Like the Camino de Santiago, the Cistercian Route is a unique journey back in time through the Middle Ages monasteries of the Cistercian order, 40 minutes from the hotel. History, culture, nature, gastronomy and wine complete a spectacular and unique rural getaway, by car, bicycle or hiking. Discover the centres of social and economic power of the time, as well as of the Christian moral reform of the Middle Ages. Explore the unique, monumental and spiritual beauty of the Monasteries of Poblet, Vallbona de les Monges and Santes Creus.

We organize special hotel offers with tickets and passes to ensure fun from the moment you arrive at the park, without queues and with full guarantee.

 

Adrenaline and adventure are guaranteed for all ages in the Costa Dorada theme parks and water parks, a unique centre in Spain that brings together the most important attractions in the country. If extreme activities are your thing, you can try:

- Skydiving and free fall

- Quad excursion

- Ziplines, paintball, archery, tag, karting

- 4x4 or horseback

- Canyoning

- For the little ones: miniature golf, a trampoline park, and mini-zipline

The traditional and popular festivals of the towns of the Costa Dorada are a hallmark of the area. Coconuts, parades, food festivals, wine tastings and local produce from the garden, correfocs (fire-run festival), games, music and culture come together to provide fun for all ages. We are the experts, do not hesitate to contact us directly to inform you and help in planning your visit.

- Horse shows

- Classical and flamenco dances

A hotel where you can discover Priorat, Montsant, Penedés. Welcome to the heart of many of the best wine routes in Spain. 7 of the 12 Catalunya Designations of Origin are just 30 minutes from the hotel. Discover and taste cool white wine, warm red wine and sparkling cavas, while breathing the tradition of the land with walks through vineyards, visits to wine cellars and unique wine tastings.

 

Share our passion for gastronomy and wine, and let us organize a special offer and personalized getaways to enjoy wine and good food. Discover our own wines, together with our beer and our own olive oil. We can offer the best of our Km 0 products.

Discover the natural wonder of the third largest delta in Europe, the Ebro river delta is the benchmark of incomparable nature with:

- Flamingos and great diversity of fauna and flora
- Coastal fishing villages of Sant Carles de la Ràpita, l'Ampolla, Deltebre, Casas de Alcanar, l'Ametlla de Mar and Vinaròs
- Boat trip or kayak to the muscleras to savor mussels and oysters in the bay
- Walks through the rice paddies and lagoons
- Paella tasting along the Ebro river
… An opportunity to enjoy nature in a unique setting just one hour away from the hotel.

Barcelona is the home of Gaudi's most emblematic works such as Parc Güell, La Pedrera - Casa Milá and Casa Batlló, together with the Gothic Quarter and La Sagrada Familia. These are just some of the reasons why Barcelona, for many years, has been among the 5 most important tourist destinations in Europe.

 

Let us organize a route and give you tips about the 10 essential places for a cosmopolitan getaway to Barcelona. Customize your visit if you are travelling with children, partner or friends.