Why move to Costa Dorada
Move here to enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain surrounded by glorious countryside, ancient historical sites and some excellent family days out.
The Costa Dorada (Golden Coast) is a 216 km stretch of coastline located in the region of Catalonia. It is only one or two hours away from Barcelona depending on which part of the coast you are heading to. The climate here is warm and dry, with summer temperatures often reaching the 30s. The prestigious blue flag – which indicates high environmental and quality standards – flies at 38 of the Costa Dorada’s beaches, which are spacious with fine, golden sand and clear shallow water.
The coast’s long stretches of golden sands are set amid a striking and rugged landscape with a mountainous backbone. Venture inland and you will discover picturesque villages and towns nestled beneath fairytale castles and sprawling farmlands surrounded by an idyllic natural landscape of vineyards, olive, carob and almond groves. Head to Miravet, a pretty little village located in the middle of the Terres de l’Ebre – presided over by a beautiful hilltop castle, the village’s historic houses literally spill into the River Ebro, which you’ll need to cross by ferry in order to get there.
You can also head to Tarragona, located on the Costa Dorada coastline; this was once a major Roman city and has some magnificent ruins to prove it, including an amphitheatre and well-preserved Roman circus. History is rich and alive here – you can soak it in through the sun-bleached streets and crumbling grandeur of the old town. The city’s cathedral is a gothic masterpiece that needs to be seen to be believed.
You might wish to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, in which case, you can head to the Ebro Delta, a huge nature reserve just south of L’Ampolla, sandwiched between the sea and the Ports de Beseit mountains. Here you’ll find endless rice fields, herons, marsh harriers and flamingoes. Other beautiful sights along the coast include the Les Ferreres Aqueduct, the striking remains of an ancient Roman aqueduct and the Circ Romà, the ruins of a Roman chariot track which will give you a unique glimpse into Roman sporting history. If you are looking for family days out you’re in luck, as both the Port Aventura family theme park and Shambhala amusement park are located on the Costa.
