Can foreigners buy property in Costa Dorada?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy a property in Costa Dorada?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a property in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your Spanish property. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

Property for sale in Costa Dorada. Buy real estate in Costa Dorada, Spain

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5-bedroom house 310 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

650,000 €

Total area 310 m² · Land area: 405 m² · 5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

6-bedroom house 685 m² in Salou for 950,000 €

With swimming pool

2 weeks ago

6-bedroom house 685 m² in Salou

Salou, Catalonia, Spain

950,000 €

Total area 685 m² · 6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

6-bedroom house 500 m² in Tarragona

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

745,000 €

Total area 500 m² · Land area: 800 m² · 6 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 96 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

447,000 €

Total area 96 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom penthouse 162 m² in Torredembarra

Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain

327,000 €

Total area 162 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

3-bedroom apartment in new building 81 m² in Torredembarra

Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain

240,000 €

Total area 81 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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2-bedroom apartment in new building 67 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

255,000 €

Total area 67 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

2-bedroom apartment in new building 67 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

243,000 €

Total area 67 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

3-bedroom apartment in new building 124 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

360,000 €

Total area 124 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

3-bedroom apartment in new building 56 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

360,000 €

Total area 56 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

3-bedroom apartment in new building 56 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

339,000 €

Total area 56 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

2-bedroom apartment in new building 56 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

300,000 €

Total area 56 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

3-bedroom apartment in new building 67 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

300,000 €

Total area 67 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 80 m² in Salou

Salou, Catalonia, Spain

497,000 €

Total area 80 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

2-bedroom apartment in new building 82 m² in Torredembarra

Torredembarra, Catalonia, Spain

225,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 93 m² in Salou

Salou, Catalonia, Spain

630,000 €

Total area 93 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

4-bedroom cottage 262 m² in Cambrils for 1,200,000 €

With garden

1 month ago

4-bedroom cottage 262 m² in Cambrils

Cambrils, Catalonia, Spain

1,200,000 €

Total area 262 m² · Land area: 406 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

Three-storey townhouse with a swimming pool and a garage in Salou, Spain

Salou, Catalonia, Spain

435,000 €

Total area 240 m² · 4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Lovely house in the heart of Tarragona

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

625,000 €

Total area 321 m² · Land area: 618 m² · 7 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a pool and sea views in Tarragona, Costa Dorada, Spain

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

2,900,000 €

Total area 832 m² · Land area: 1,455 m² · 5 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms

New complex of apartments and villas right on the seafront in Tarragona, Costa Dorada, Spain

Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain

609,000 €

Similar facilities nearby

With balcony/terrace

Four-bedroom renovated apartment just 20 m from the sea, Vilanova i la Geltru, Barcelona, Spain

Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain

540,000 €

Total area 171 m² · 4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

New apartments in a building with a swimming pool, Eixample district, Barcelona, Spain for From 694,000 €

2 days ago

Residential complex

New apartments in a building with a swimming pool, Eixample district, Barcelona, Spain

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

From 694,000 €

Total 24 units available from the developer

Completion in: 2028.IV

2 bedrooms from 694,000 €

3 bedrooms from 898,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New four-bedroom penthouse in the center of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,796,000 €

Total area 175 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Renovated villa with a garden and a view of the sea in a residence with a swimming pool, Blanes, Spain

Blanes, Catalonia, Spain

1,950,000 €

Total area 408 m² · Land area: 1,132 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Three-storey villa with a swimming pool and a view of the sea, Lloret de Mar, Spain

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

870,000 €

Total area 340 m² · Land area: 964 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Four-level villa with a swimming pool, a garden and a garage in Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain

Pedralbes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

10,000,000 €

Total area 900 m² · Land area: 1,500 m² · 7 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms

New three-bedroom apartment in Sant Andreu, Barcelona, Spain

Sant Andreu, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

550,000 €

Total area 123 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Residential complex

Exquisite apartments in an apart-hotel on the first line from Fenals beach, Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

From 363,000 €

Total 59 units available from the developer

Built in 2024

Studios from 363,000 €

1 bedroom from 384,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Stylish four-bedroom apartment in Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,200,000 €

Total area 193 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Modern villa with a pool and sea views in Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

900,000 €

Total area 300 m² · Land area: 800 m² · 6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Magnificent two-storey villa with a pool, garden and beautiful views in Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

900,000 €

Total area 300 m² · Land area: 800 m² · 6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with a pool, a guest house and beautiful views in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain

Sitges, Catalonia, Spain

2,000,000 €

Total area 489 m² · Land area: 1,256 m²

With balcony/terrace

Five-bedroom penthouse in a historic building on Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Spain

Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

2,300,000 €

Total area 210 m² · 5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

6-bedroom house 490 m² in Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

1,300,000 €

Total area 490 m² · Land area: 1,130 m² · 6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

6-bedroom house 740 m² in Castelldefels

Castelldefels, Catalonia, Spain

3,600,000 €

Total area 740 m² · Land area: 1,084 m² · 6 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms

5-bedroom house 772 m² in Barcelona for 4,900,000 €

With swimming pool

2 weeks ago

5-bedroom house 772 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

4,900,000 €

Total area 772 m² · Land area: 1,541 m² · 5 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

6-bedroom house 800 m² in Castell Platja d'Aro

Castell Platja d'Aro, Catalonia, Spain

3,333,000 €

Total area 800 m² · Land area: 2,450 m² · 6 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom house 463 m² in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres

Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Catalonia, Spain

2,450,000 €

Total area 463 m² · 3 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom house 392 m² in Tossa de Mar

Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

3,300,000 €

Total area 392 m² · Land area: 873 m² · 5 bedrooms · 6 bathrooms

With swimming pool

5-bedroom house 540 m² in Vallromanes

Vallromanes, Catalonia, Spain

1,325,000 €

Total area 540 m² · Land area: 1,400 m² · 5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 69 m² in Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

440,000 €

Total area 69 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom house 473 m² in Blanes

Blanes, Catalonia, Spain

1,800,000 €

Total area 473 m² · Land area: 922 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

8-bedroom house 2,000 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

8,000,000 €

Total area 2,000 m² · 8 bedrooms · 12 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom house 332 m² in Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain

779,000 €

Total area 332 m² · Land area: 1,000 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

6-bedroom house 1,900 m² in Castell Platja d'Aro

Castell Platja d'Aro, Catalonia, Spain

10,000,000 €

Total area 1,900 m² · Land area: 20,000 m² · 6 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms

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