From PortAventura to Barcelona and Salou
To Barcelona
Barcelona is about an hour from the resort. By public transport, you take the Rodalies de Catalunya train from the PortAventura stop. Check the timetable beforehand: because of engineering works on the line between Garraf and Sitges, replacement buses sometimes run. From Barcelona there are also day trips by coach with Julià Travel, with a ticket for the parks included.
Things to do in Barcelona
Barcelona has enough to fill a day or longer. Well-known sights include Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló. Football fans visit FC Barcelona, motorsport enthusiasts head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, and if you fancy some shopping, there's the La Roca Village outlet village.
To Salou
Salou is right next to PortAventura World. Plana buses run daily along the coast, linking the seaside resorts with the resort. In Salou you'll find beaches and coves, Mediterranean restaurants and nightlife.
Tarragona
The old city of Tarragona also makes a lovely day out. The Roman remains of ancient Tarraco have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2000. The port city also has beaches and plenty of restaurants serving fish and local produce.