Costa Dorada travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Costa Dorada with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Costa Dorada.

Costa Dorada travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Costa Dorada with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Costa Dorada - quick facts
Flight time✝ 2 hours
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Spanish
Currency Euro
Electricity C plug (230V)
Driving side Right

Why visit the Costa Dorada?

Considering a holiday to the the Costa Dorada? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2024/2025 escape.

  • Beach babes - beaches
    Beaches
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
    Nature
  • Night owls - nightlife
    Nightlife

Costa Dorada tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

Recommended for the Costa Dorada

Costa Dorada deals >>

Back to top

Costa Dorada weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
Sea temperature °C

The Costa Dorada weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Salou.

Costa Dorada destinations >>

First Choice: Top deals on 2024/2025 holidays

  • Save on summer & winter sun holidays in 2024/2025
  • Book holidays to popular destinations around the world
  • Pay £0 deposits & spread cost with direct debit
Go to First Choice deal >>

View all First Choice offers

First ChoiceHoliday deal finder

Back to top

Costa Dorada travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Costa Dorada from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Costa Dorada.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDOFCDO travel advice

Back to top

Costa Dorada travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Costa Dorada with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Costa Dorada, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Back to top

Costa Dorada covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Costa Dorada with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

Back to top

Costa Dorada travel features

Do you want to learn more about the Costa Dorada? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Costa Dorada.

Back to top

Costa Dorada FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Costa Dorada including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Spain?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Spain. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the Costa Dorada from the UK?

The flight time to the Costa Dorada from the UK is typically 2 hours.

Flights to the Costa Dorada

What is the time difference between the Costa Dorada and the UK?

The time difference between the Costa Dorada and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in the Costa Dorada?

The main language spoken in the Costa Dorada is Spanish.

Learn a language for the Costa Dorada with Rosetta Stone*, Babbel* and Mondly*.

What is the currency in the Costa Dorada?

The currency in the Costa Dorada is the Euro (EUR).

Send money to the Costa Dorada with TransferGo*.

Which plugs are used in the Costa Dorada?

Costa Dorada uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Costa Dorada?

They drive on the right side of the road in the Costa Dorada.

Find out more about driving in Spain with RAC*, International Drivers Association* and Halfords*.

Transport options for the Costa Dorada

Travel advice by country

Explore holidays in the sun for less

More holidays

Airport parking

More parking

Airport lounges

More lounges

Top ^