Costa Daurada is part of Catalonia and extends from the cosmopolitan capital of Barcelona in the north to the Ebro Delta in the south. Costa Daurada translates to ‘Gold Coast’, which is a fitting name for a coast not only consisting of long Mediterranean beaches but also a hidden treasure trove of history and culture.

The climate of Costa Daurada is consistent over the whole year. In summer the average temperature ranges between 21 degrees minimum and 28 degrees maximum. Winters are also mild with an abundance of clear and sunny days.
Costa Daurada boasts over 260km of coastline. The sand is fine, golden and clean, as are the clear waters of the sea. It is easy to see why most Spanish have always chosen to have their second homes in this region of their country with the obvious advantages offered in terms of access and services, pleasant lifestyle and appealing environment.
The Costa Daurada cuisine contains all of the famous Mediterranean qualities. At the same time, being on the edge of the sea facilitates the acquisition of an excellent variety of fish and seafood that, along with the richness of the natural inland products, make the cuisine one of the most exquisite there is. This part of Spain is also famous for its vineyards in such regions of Penedes, Priorate, Conca de Barbera, Tarragona and “Terra Alta”.

In terms of accessibility the Costa Daurada is served by an excellent fast road and railway network linking it to the rest of Spain and Europe beyond. With the introduction of cheap and frequent air travel from the two International airports at Barcelona and Reus the past few years has seen the value of properties in Costa Daurada increasing at a rate consistent with that of the rest, better known, coastal areas of Spain.

Tarragona

Tarragona is the capital and, with over 120,000 inhabitants, is the largest city of the province of the same name. As well as being a seaside resort with the offerings of summer, sun and beach, it also offers a deep cultural offering and is rich in history.

Its historical importance has been recognised in recent years as the ancient Tarragona (Tarraco) was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. Tarraco, a name given by the Romans, enjoyed a high rank in the Roman Empire. In fact it was the first Roman city to be built outside of the Italic peninsula and historic figures of the time such as Julius Caesar and Octavian Caesar Augustus resided here at one point during their lives.

The Roman domination is still evident by the remains of the most characteristic buildings of the Roman Empire: the arena, the amphitheatre and the Forum. On your first visit to Tarragona it is like visiting one giant museum and it is a great city to just walk around and take in all that it has to offer.

Once you discover Tarragona it is hard not to fall in love with the city. High up on the hill and dominated by the cathedral which is visible from many miles away is the old town with its narrow streets, beautiful restored squares, museums, cafes and excellent restaurants.

The Rambla with its elegant shops forms the heart of the city and is the perfect place to just sit and watch the world go by. At the end of the Rambla you will find the ‘Balcony of the Mediterranean’, which has amazing panoramic views of the ocean. You can also see the lower part of town, which is home to the mercantile and fishing ports ‘Serrallo’.

Since its origins, just as today, Tarragona has been one of the key trading ports in the Mediterranean. The sea around Tarragona is good for catching hake, sea bass, dorado and swordfish and is the number one port in Catalonia for trawling and line fishing. It is around the Serrallo that you will find some finest fish restaurants around serving all of the traditional dishes such as paella.

What makes Tarragona so special is that this dynamic city is not only rich in history but it offers some of the finest beaches along the coast. In fact Tarragona boasts 12km of thin and golden sandy beaches. From the city centre under the mirador or the Rambla itself you will find ‘El Miracle’ a beach that boasts fine sands and shallow waters. Less than 2km away you will find the beautiful bay of La Arrabassada, and next the picturesque cove of La Savinosa and then Playa Llarga, a huge beach, one of the best on the Catalonian coast.

Just south of Salou is the resort of Cambrils, which still retains much of the charm of a small fishing village it once was. Its beautiful port is still dominated by the medieval tower that was once built to protect it against the pirates that time and again ransacked this part of the coast.

The old town of Cambrils is still very Spanish in character with narrow cobbled streets, traditional old buildings and an abundance of tapas bars.

The posh marina boosts some fine yachts and innumerable restaurants, shops and boutiques, whilst its magnificent promenade is the perfect place to take an evening stroll.

Cambrils has over 9km of beaches and although it maintains its residential charm it is popular holiday destination for international and domestic tourists.

Less than 10km from Tarragona, Salou has been the tourist epicentre of the Costa Daurada for over 2,000 years when the Romans started the tradition of spending their most important summer weeks on its near 3 miles of sandy beaches. Situated between La Pineda and Cambrills the town itself stretches from Cap Salou with its small, rocky coves in the North along the singular palm lined Paseo Maritime to the wide beaches to the south.

As with the whole of the Costa Daurada the main attractions are the golden beaches and the moderately warm climate. However, many visitors today are drawn to Salou because of its proximity to Universal Studios Port Aventura. The theme park, boosting the

With an abundance of comfortable large scale hotels, restaurants and bars of all types, the town offers the near 200,000 tourists that flock here each summer ample space
and entertainment. Although, the last census notes that the local population is 16,952, in recent years the city’s high standard of living has played a key role in its spectacular demographic growth. Drawn from neighbouring towns and abroad (a high percentage of the inhabitants are from other EC countries) and attracted by Salou’s conditions, possibilities and potential, more people are choosing the city as their place of residence.

In short, Salou has projected itself as a city that cares about its services and is attentive to its community’s needs, offering ideal space both to live in and for social and professional development.

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Reus is most commonly mentioned as the birthplace of the ingenious architect Antoni Gaudi who was born here in 1852 and is best known for his many incomparable buildings that grace Barcelona none more impressive than the cathedral that bares his name. Although the famous architect did not leave a building to his native city Reus the city as it stands today still offers a pleasant mixture of old and new architecture.

With the advent of the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century, the city underwent a boom, fuelled by the textile industry. The emergent middle classes, emulating the great capitals of Europe, transformed the face of the city by creating the infrastructure vital to its development. It was as part of this process that during the end of the nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth, Reus was redesigned in the most avant-garde style of the day: Modernism. This new artistic trend established itself in every domain (art, literature, decoration), but particularly architecture. New buildings were put up: luxurious private houses, weekend/holiday homes, blocks of flats, factories, shops, and public buildings.

Today the city centre of Reus is like an enormous shopping centre with innumerable shops, where one can acquire everything from the latest fashion to the best wines of the region. The city also boosts an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars.

With the opening up of its international airport with the arrival of daily flights from Ryanair from numerous British airports people can now discover what Reus living is about. Whether you chose it to buy your weekend break holiday home or decide to start up your new life and business Reus is a bustling place to be.