Reus is the major commercial and cultural centre of south eastern Catalonia. It is 100km from Barcelona and about 7.5km from the city of Tarragona which is also the province in which it is situated. The nearby costal town of Salou is just 12km away. It is well worth hiring a car if you are visiting this area as it is by far the best way of getting around. There are several car hire firms at Reus Airport who can arrange to have a rent a car waiting for you on arrival.

During the eighteenth century Reus was the international point of reference for the brandy trade, and it was during the nineteenth century industrial revolution that the city underwent a boom fueled by the textile industry and it was redesigned in modernism which was the most avant-garde style.

Although Reus is the home town of Antoni Gaudí it boasts no examples of his work and the finest Modernist creations are by Lluís Domènech i Montaner which include the Pere Mata Institute, the Casa Navàs, the Casa Rull and the Casa Gasull.

The Reus Tourist Office offers scheduled excursions to buildings which are generally closed to the public plus free entrance to the Salvador Vilaseca Museum and the Art and History Museum. For more information and advance booking, contact the Oficina De Turisme De Reus (Tel: +34 977 778 149) www.turisme.reus.net

 

Reus is famous for its Modernist architecture with lots of examples of work by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Read our local attractions guide to Reus for more details of what there is to see and do in this vibrant city.

 

Reus is situated in the Costa Dorada which means Golden Coast stretching from the south of the Costa Brava to Tarragona. The coastline in Reus is less rugged than the north with miles of flat golden sandy beaches. Our guide to beaches in Reus guide to beaches in Reus has been written to help you make an informed decision which are the best beaches for you

 

Reus is in the Costa Dorada area of Spain which is not so well known for golf but which has four magnificent golf courses set in spectacular and peaceful countryside all within a short drive from Reus. Our guide to golf courses in Reus gives you full details of the greens and fairways and contact numbers to make a booking.

 

The city of Reus has a great number of restaurants to choose from Catalan cookery at its finest. We have written a guide to restaurants in Reus which caters for all clientele from lovers of simple food to aficionados of haute cuisine.

 

Reus offers something for everyone as far as shopping is concerned. Our guide to shopping in Reus tells you where the best shops are from high street stores to bazaars tucked away in the side streets. We also provide a guide to markets in Reus which will tell you when and where the best markets are held.

 

The Port Aventura theme park is about an 8km drive from Reus, Spain and is very easy to get to if you hire a car. It is one of the largest theme parks in southern Europe and we have written an amusement parks guide detailing its numerous attractions, special facilities for young children and shops and restaurants in the park.

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car There are a number of car hire firms based at Reus Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in our Reus Area Guide which includes the best Reus Shopping Areas, Reus Markets, Reus Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Reus, recommended Reus Restaurants, details of Amusement Parks in Reus for family days out and Reus Local Attractions.