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Buying Property on the Costa Dorada

The Costa Dorada (or ‘Costa Daurada’) is located on Spain’s east coast, running from south of Barcelona, and for property buyers who really want to integrate with the locals, the area has much to offer.

Where to buy property on the Costa Dorada

The ‘Golden Coast’ is characterised by kilometre after kilometre of sand dunes punctuated by the occasional fishing village. Tarragona, Salou and Cambrils are perhaps the best-known coastal towns.

The coast is less wild than the Costa Brava to the north, the climate is excellent in summer, though winters can be very cold. Consequently some of the more popular holiday destinations can be deserted off season. Prices of Property for sale in the Catalyan area are below average for the country and certainly much cheaper than property for sale in Barcelona, though the nearer you get to the Catalan capital, the higher property prices become.

Tarragona is a busy commercial and fishing port but it also benefits from sandy beaches and coves. It is also just 12 kilometres from Reus airport, and well connected to the rest of the coast. Salou, close to the Port Aventura water park, and Cambrils are excellent family resorts.

Looking inland can bring up some excellent property bargains. Particularly popular with overseas property buyers are the traditional masias, stone-built country properties, either as renovation projects or as refurbished, habitable properties. Buying a property in this region will require the desire to participate with local life as it lacks the expat-friendly amenities of some other costas.

There's also a range of articles for you to read about buying property in Spain, as well as overseas news stories affecting the property market in Spain or view our range of property for sale on the Costa Dorada.


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