Villas in Costa Dorada / Tarragona for Rental Holiday Accommodation

Why Rent a Villa in the Costa Dorada / Tarragona your Holiday home in Spain?

Tarragona and the Costa Dorada are located in the southern province of Catalonia. Although Tarragona is located on the Mediterranean does not mean the area is mainly water and beach activity based for your holiday. It has magnificent scenery, sports of all types, mountains to walk in and cuisine second to none. The Costa Dorada and Tarragona feature at least one fiesta or carnival every month making this as exciting destination for your Spain Holiday Rentals villa. The Tarragona area has many different places for villas to choose from as many have easy access to the stunning beaches and others a mountainous backdrop. Wake up to the Mediterranean sun as it breaks over the beaches of Costa Dorada and Tarragona.

Places to Holiday in the Costa Dorada / Tarragona regions

The most important Roman settlement is Spain is located in the city of Tarragona and is home to the Archaeological Museum and the Museu Necropolis. An important sight is the Amphitheatre Roma as well as the Muralla (town walls), aqueduct and the city gates along with a number of Roman villas in Tarragona. You can explore the area easily from any of the SELF CATERING RENTAL VILLAS in the city. Tarragona is also known for its nudist beach, Playa El Torn for those who dare.

If you jump on the train in Tarragona you can be in Barcelona in a few minutes. This makes for a good day out from your Catalonia rental accommodation where you can enjoy the different sights, sounds, shopping and the fantastic Catalan cuisine on offer in Barcelona.

Calafell Holidays and Rentals Info:

Calafell consist of three main areas, the old town with its medieval castle, the center of Segur and Calafell Beach where most of the holiday rental villas, apartments and accommodation is located.The holiday town of Calafell is located on the Costa Dorada in Catalonia. The town of Calafell blends the charm of its historic legacy with its seafaring tradition.

El Perello Holidays and Rentals Info:

El Perello is a municipality in the Comarca of the Baix Ebre below the Boix and the Cabrafreixat mountain ranges. A self catering holiday villa will be a relaxing one in El Perello although there are many historical sites to visit as well as the beautiful countryside. Taking a rental accommodation in El Perello will definitely be a great choice.

Salou Holidays and Rentals Info:

The Salou area has a wide choice of self catering holiday homes on offer and many will have private pools and large enough for the entire family to enjoy. Salou, a short drive from Barcelona, is near the beaches of the Costa Dorada. A holiday in Salou will offer you many activities to occupy your time, theme parks, water parks or just sunbathing on the sandy beaches is a short list of things to do.

Fun Activities for your Costa Dorada / Tarragona Holidays

Tarragona, referred to as the ''Balcony of Europe'' due to its cliff top location, gives it panoramic views of Europe. You can easily explore Tarragona by foot but it is a long way up from the beach to the Cathedral situated on top, it may require a rest stop at one of its cafe's along the way. The self catering villas located in Tarragona are among the most elegant on the Iberian Peninsula as a result of its Roman origins.

The beaches of the Costa Dorada / Tarragona offer a huge array of water sports including sunbathing, sailing, windsurfing, rowing, water skiing and scuba diving naming a few. Also on most beaches you will find back up facilities required to make your holiday in Spain just that much more enjoyable.

The Sant Magi festival celebrated in August is where you will find the famous Catalan human pyramids with some as high as a five story building. Be sure to try and schedule your holiday around this event.

To experience all that nature has to offer in Tarragona you need to visit the wetland Delta del Ebre Nature Park, Portes de Tortosa-Besseit National Reserve and the Prades Mountains. Any one of these are magnificent places to walk, mountain bike, climb or just take in the view. The Serra del Monstant Mountains (mountains of peace), form part of the area are sometimes referred to as the ''Jewel in Tarragona's Crown''. This area remains unspoilt as it is only accessible by foot or bike being a place to relax and take in the incredible views and wildlife.

Costa Dorada / Tarragona Weather

The peak tourist season in the Costa Dorada sees temperatures in the mid 20’s making this an ideal destination for your SPAIN HOLIDAY RENTALS HOME. The summer breeze keeps the region cooler than most. The winters have an average temperature in the mid teen’s bringing tourist from northern UK and Europe as it is a quieter season and normally warmer than their homeland.

Inspiration for your Costa Dorada / Tarragona Holidays

Tarragona has much to offer for your holiday in Spain from beach and water activities to mountain based sports such as horseback riding and trekking. Akilar.com has given a few destinations below to inspire your holiday thoughts but if you need more, check out the Costa Dorada / Tarragona Holiday guide page and find more!

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Travel to and around the Costa Dorada / Tarragona

The central airport for the region is Barcelona’s Reus Airport (REU). The airport is very close to one of Tarragona’s holiday hotspots, Salou. With the cheap flights you will find many deals from both the UK and Many European countries flying daily to Barcelona. Hiring a car is suggested to insure you can take in all of the sights on offer in the Costa Dorada / Tarragona from your Chosen Holiday Rentals in Spain villa.

Advice for Non-Spanish Speaking First Time Travelers:

Most Costa Dorada / Tarragona holiday travelers may be concerned about speaking the lingo when on a holiday to Spain. In Costa Dorada / Tarragona this is not the case as most establishments you will visit will speak your language with this being a tourist hot spot. As with any foreign country though it is always courteous to know a few words, so remember “hello is hola” and “thank you is gracias”. The entire Costa Dorada / Tarragona area is accustomed to tourist so do not be afraid of the language, just enjoy your holiday in the sun and your Holiday Rentals in Spain!

HOLIDAY RENTALS IN COSTA DORADA / TARRAGONA