The Best Holiday Rentals on the Costa Dorada

There are places that we all should visit once in a lifetime, and the Costa Dorada is definitely one of them: there are over 200 km of endless golden sandy beaches and unspoilt coves to discover, immaculate palm-lined promenades, turquoise blue waters and the Spanish sunshine will make your Golden Coast holidays unforgettable.

From the picturesque Delta del Ebro wetlands in the south to the cultural gem of Barcelona in the north, tourist attractions and seaside towns in between, a holiday rental on the Costa Dorada is perfect for an action-packed or relaxed family holiday.

Are you ready to discover your next getaway destination?

Beaches and coves of the Costa Dorada

Sun-seekers LOVE the Costa Dorada. All along the Golden Coast's, you will be surprised by the amount of beautiful long stretches of golden sanded beaches and small unspoilt coves enveloped by rocks and pine trees, many of them with the Blue Flag award. Beaches are without doubt one of the most celebrated features of the Costa Dorada. 

The sandy beaches of Salou and its neighbouring towns of Cambrils and La Pineda are extremely popular thanks to their family-friendly shallow waters and promenades offering a huge assortment of ice-cream parlours, beach bars, restaurants and shops. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy water sports. Further south, the beaches of Miami Playa and Hospitalet de L'Infant offer quiet, unspoilt beaches and coves and historical fishing harbours.

The Costa dorada for Culture lovers - take a journey through time

History and architecture are prominent throughout the Costa Dorada. From the Iberian prehistoric remains, passing through the Roman heritage of Ancient Tarraco, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, offering a wealth of ancient roman ruins to explore, including the wonderful Roman Amphitheatre. Discover the Medieval in the Cistercian Route and the landscapes of Modernism known as the "Paisatge dels Genis" route, which makes a journey through the work and personality of four geniuses. Gaudi 's modernism in Reus, the legacy of Joan Miró in Mont-roig, Pablo Picasso and of the influences of the musician Pau Casals in El Vendrell. All fascinating proposals to experience family friendly cultural adventures on Spain's Golden Coast.

Let us inspire you with our selection of the best activities on the Costa Dorada, places to visit, helpful travel tips and attractions for all ages.

The Costa Dorada for food lovers - your guide to Catalonia's foodie mecca

Most people who visit the Costa Daurada are exposed to the usual tourist food. Topping that list must be paella, the rice and seafood dish that originated in Valencia but is found in restaurants throughout Spain. But the Costa Dorada's gastronomic culture has much more to offer than this and is known as a foodie mecca.

The cuisine in the Costa Dorada is shaped by the Mediterranean and the high quality of it's seafood and local produce. 

The region also has a long tradition of winemaking, with many vineyards and wineries. Red wines, white wines, rosés and cavas, wines are produced within the territory’s five winemaking regions and marked with their distinct PDO labels.

Travel with your taste buds and experience the authentic local cuisine! 

Adrenaline-rush activities on the Costa Dorada 

If you want a really fun experience with the whole family, you should plan a trip to one of the many amusement parks of the Costa Daurada and have your adrenaline pumping while traveling! The entire family will have a blast with the different exhilarating rides, many shows and attractions.

If you want a trip to thrill the whole family, go to the famous PortAventura World in Salou. It includes three theme parks: PortAventura Park theme park, PortAventura Caribe Aquatic Park, and Ferrari Land, Europe’s first theme park dedicated to Ferrari. Check our UHC Adrenaline guide and make the most out of your visit to Salou. 

At UHC Holiday Rentals, we take you to places because we know you’ll never forget them. We rent over 250 apartments, houses and villas with private swimming pool on the Costa Dorada. Discover all the secret places each town has to offer and make your family holiday rental unforgettable.