Reus Holidays

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Reus is a city in the east of Spain, in the community of Catalonia, known as one of the biggest producers of wine and spirits in the country. Reus is a perfect holiday location, due to its vicinity to Spain’s famous Costa Dorada, and the stunning city of Barcelona.

Reus is famed for it’s breath-taking architecture, which is not surprising considering it is the hometown of Gaudi, one of the most famous architects’ in history. Although all of Gaudi’s works of art are found in Barcelona, there is no doubt he found his inspiration from the ‘Modernista’ architecture found in Reus.

 

The location of Reus makes it the perfect holiday destination for families and couples who want to see plenty while on their holiday in Spain. Alongside the city itself, nearby Costa Dorada, Salou and Barcelona leaves plenty for holidaymakers to explore!

Flights from Dublin to Reus operate up to seven days a week during the summer months, with the estimated flight time being two and a half hours.

To learn more about things to do in Reus, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Reus 

Attractions  

• Take a trip to PortAventura world in Salou, Spain’s biggest theme park.
• Visit Tarragona beach, only 14km from Reus, where you can swim under the watch of an ancient amphitheatre!
• Take the Gaudi tour and see the magnificiant architecture work throughout Barcelona City

Nightlife

Reus has a buzzing nightlife scene with a wide variety of cocktail bars, pubs and nightclubs that stay open until the early hours of the morning!

Dining Out

Reus has a range of restaurants to suit all budgets. The town specializes in Spanish, Catalonian, and Japanese cuisine.

For Families  

For a fun day out with the family, take a trip to Aquopolis in the nearby Costa Dorada, a thrilling waterpark with attractions to please the entire family!

Beaches  

The beaches in nearby Cambrils are very popular amongst tourists. Here you will find beautiful golden sand’ beaches, with pubs and bars lining the promenade.

Shopping 

For some of the best shopping in Spain, take a day trip to nearby Barcelona, where you will find high street brands, alongside some of the biggest designer brand stores in the world.

Summer Festival of Reus

The Summer Festival of Reus, also known as The Festival of Saint Peter, is the biggest event of the year, taking place annually during the last week of June. Throughout this festival you will find plenty of traditional dance shows and general festivities around the city.

Best Time to Go

As Reus is in the North East of Spain, it experiences warm summers. For a sun holiday, the best time to visit is in the summer, with temperatures averaging in the mid-twenties. During these months there is a lively atmosphere around the city, as this is the period when Reus host some of their biggest festivities.

Local Info

Currency

Euro is the currency used in Spain.

Time Zone   

Reus is one hour ahead of Ireland (GMT+1).

Getting around  

If you’d like to see more of what Catalonia has to offer, including the stunning Costa Dorada and Barcelona, there are plenty of Car Rental options at Reus airport to avail from.