Costa Dorada, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Costa Dorada, Spain, Jasmine Harman

Best friends Sally and Leonie are looking for a holiday house on the Costa Dorada, focusing on the coast near the historic city of Tarragona.  Jasmine Harman is tasked with finding their perfect place for their maximum budget of £280,000. Will any of the five properties they see hit the spot?  

About the area

Located south of Barcelona, the Costa Dorada is a beautiful stretch of coastline in the Catalonia region of Spain. The easiest way to get there is to take the two-hour flight to Barcelona, and from there it’s around a 30-minute drive. This fabulous coastline is considered quieter than its more touristy Costa cousins to the south. It’s known for its shallow turquoise waters, beautiful beaches, and important historic sites such as the UNESCO World Heritage city of Tarragona with its famous amphitheatre.

The Costa Dorada offers good value for money when compared with other parts of Spain’s north-eastern coastline. On the Costa Brava, traditionally a favourite amongst British buyers, a three-bedroom house with a pool will typically set you back at least £325,000 — but here the average starting price is around £260,000.

Property 1

3 Bedroom House in Altafulla

As well as a decent communal pool and gardens, this house has a good-sized rear terrace with easy access to the pool, a small side courtyard, and a garage with a small underground space currently used as a music room. Inside, there’s a living room with terrace access, a separate kitchen, a main bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, two other bedrooms, and another bathroom.

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Valued at £241,218 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

3 Bedroom Terrace House in La Mora

This terraced house has a pleasant rear terrace with a gate leading to the pool area. Inside, there’s a light and bright living room opening into a well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, there’s a main bedroom with an ensuite and access to an outside terrace with stunning sea views, another good-sized bedroom, and a smaller bedroom, both with an outside area, and there’s a bathroom.

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Valued at £271,930 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

4 Bedroom Detached House in Cunit

As well as the pool with a terrace to the side, this detached house also has a garage. Inside, there’s a spacious, bright living room with access to a small terrace with sea views and stairs down to the pool area. There’s a decent-sized kitchen, another separate living room that could be used as a bedroom, a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom opening up onto an enclosed balcony leading to a sun room, two other bedrooms, another bathroom, and a separate laundry room.

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Valued at £285,088 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

4 Bedroom House in Els Pallaresos

This impressive semi-detached house has a stunning pool area leading up to a large terrace. Inside, there’s a living and dining area with access to the terrace, a separate well-equipped kitchen, a main bedroom with an outside terrace overlooking the pool, three other bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower room.

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Valued at £286,842 at the time of filming.

Property 5

4 Bedroom Semi Detached House in Segur de Calafell

This four-bedroom semi-detached house has a large ground floor terrace and a communal swimming pool shared with two other houses, with stunning views to the sea. Inside, there’s a modern, spacious living area, a kitchen leading to another outdoor terrace, a main double bedroom with a balcony and fabulous views, another double with access to a good-sized terrace, two other bedrooms, and three bathrooms.

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Valued at £288,596 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

12 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Tarragona

Located in one of the most privileged areas of the Catalan coast, this imposing royal estate represents a unique opportunity for those seeking exclusivity, history, and a connection with nature without sacrificing the best transport links and services. . At the heart of the estate stands a distinguished Noucentista-style mansion, with 650 m² of built area and perfectly preserved. Its classic lines, high ceilings, and generous porches reflect the elegance of another era, while its layout offers spaciousness and functionality: a large entrance hall, main living room, kitchen, library, 12 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms. 

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Valued at approximately £2,631,578 at the time of filming.