Places of interest in Salou

Monument to James I

The monument evokes the historical date of September 5, 1229, the date on which the Catalan fleet led by King Jaume I (James I) left this point to conquer Majorca. The sculptural ensemble is made up of a sailing ship with the stone figure of King Jaume I and the stone horse covered in gold leaf. The monument, which presides over the main promenade in Salou, was inaugurated on November 28, 1965 and is the work of the architect Salvador Ripoll and the sculptor Lluís Maria Saumells.

Ornamental fountains

The Cybernetic Fountain offers us a show of games, choreography and synchronized compositions of water, light and music; the Labyrinth, a game of jets for the whole family and the Luminous Fountain, from 1973, the work of the engineer Carles Buïgas, which offers a program of water games with up to 210 combinations and is located in Plaça de Francesc Germà Sanz, promoter of the popular movement that claimed the creation of the municipality of Salou.

These three main fountains are linked by other groups of fountains located along the promenade and which form the set of Ornamental Fountains.

Chalet Bonet

Built by Ciríac Bonet in 1918, Chalet Bonet is the work of the architect Domènec Sugranyes i Gras, a disciple and collaborator of Gaudí. It is an example of the late modernist style and one of the most emblematic buildings in the city. On the main façade, a sundial with ceramic pieces and neo-Gothic letters summarizes the philosophy of life: "take advantage of the time that passes and does not return". Despite the fact that access is not allowed, the decoration is preserved inside mural by the painter Agustí Ferrer, of which the one on the ceiling of the dining room stands out, where the departure of King James I from the beach of Salou to the conquest of Mallorca is represented.

Torre Vella (Old tower)

La Torre Vella is an art center located on Arquebisbe Pere de Cardona street. This place is intended for painting exhibitions and the museum of contemporary enamel, with a collection of enamels by national and international authors. In addition, if the City Council gives its approval, civil weddings can be held.

The Archbishop of Tarragona, Pere de Cardona, ordered the construction of this defense building in 1530 to protect the population and their property from pirate incursions into the Port of Salou, attracted by commercial fleets. The exterior presents the original appearance, with the heraldic shield on the portal. The tower is linked by a bridge to the outbuildings, built in the 18th century. The interior has been rehabilitated and is the headquarters of a cultural center dedicated mainly to art exhibitions.