Costa Dorada, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Costa Dorada, Spain, Leah Charles-King

Married couple Angela and Andy are looking for a holiday home on the Costa Dorada with the help of Leah Charles-King. Her task is to find their perfect place, with a maximum budget of £190,000. But will any of the five properties she finds hit the spot?  

About the area

Located south of Barcelona, the Costa Dorada is a stunning stretch of coastline on the eastern seaboard of Spain. The easiest way to get there is a two-hour flight to Reus, then it's around a 20-minute drive.Less developed than its bigger Costa cousins to the south, the Costa Dorada, or the Golden Coast, lives up to its name with over 40 blue-flag, sun-kissed beaches. The area also boasts a rich history, with the region's main town of Tarragona containing a wealth of Roman ruins and impressive architecture.

With its turquoise waters, charming coastal towns, and fabulous climate, it's no wonder this place attracts around 3.5 million visitors each year. The Costa Dorada is in high demand, particularly from French and Belgian buyers, as well as city workers who are moving out of Barcelona to work remotely. For now though, prices remain some of the most affordable on Spain's northeast coast. For example, a three-bedroom house near the beach with a garden and a pool, you can expect to pay upwards of £160,000.

Property 1

3 Bedroom Terrace House in El Roc de Sant Gaietà

As well as that communal pool, this end-of-terrace house over three floors has a superb paved garden wrapping around the house and leading to a decent-sized BBQ and eating area. Inside, there's an open plan lounge opening into a well-equipped kitchen with a diner to the side. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom, and on the top floor, there's the main double bedroom with ensuite and terrace.

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Valued at £185,044 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

3 Bedroom Semi Detached House in Creixell

This semi-detached house has a good-sized paved garden wrapping around the property, a carport, and a roof terrace with sea views. On the ground floor, there's a bright lounge diner with garden access, and a separate kitchen with a shower room. Upstairs features a main double bedroom with doors onto a balcony, a storage area, a second double, a single bedroom, and another bathroom.

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Valued at £173,826 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

3 Bedroom Detached House in Mas Astor

This detached house has a fantastic private pool, with steps leading to a terrace surrounding the house, including a superb barbecue and outside kitchen area. Inside, there's an open plan lounge, diner, kitchen, and double bedroom. Upstairs, there's access to a balcony with stunning sea and mountain views, a second bedroom, a big third bedroom currently used as living space, and two bathrooms.

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Valued at £188,087 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

3 Bedroom Detached House in El Vendrell

As well as that private pool, this spacious detached property has an outside kitchen and seating area, a garden surrounding the property leading to another seating area, and a terrace at first-floor level. Inside, on the ground floor, there's an open plan lounge, a kitchen and diner to the side with garden access, and a bedroom with ensuite. Upstairs, there's a main bedroom with doors opening onto a terrace, another large bedroom, a living area, a shower room, and separate toilets.

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Valued at £191,304 at the time of filming.

Property 5

4 Bedroom Detached House in Les Planes Del Rei

This four-bed detached house has that lovely private pool leading up to an outdoor kitchen and eating area, a back garden, and a large closed garage with a storage area currently used as a utility room. Inside, there's a decent-sized lounge with a separate kitchen dining area with garden access. There's a good-sized main bedroom, three other bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate toilet.

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Valued at £189,565 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

5 Bedroom Luxury Villa in Tamarit, Tarragona

This property is a luxurious, spacious, elegantly designed and extremely private villa with stunning sea views designed in the traditional Spanish style and is located 500m from two stunning and quiet beaches at La Mora and Cala Jovara. It has long been a magnet for those seeking the perfect luxury holiday.  

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A luxury rental approximately £610 per night at the time of filming.