Living in Deltebre and Riumar: where the river meets the sea
Deltebre is the heart of the Ebro Delta Natural Park. Ten kilometres away, Riumar sits exactly where the river flows into the Mediterranean. Rice fields, lagoons, wild beaches and more than 300 species of birds make up your back garden.
Why people retire here
If your idea of retirement involves cycling, birdwatching, long walks on empty beaches and a slow pace of life, it’s hard to beat Deltebre. The town has all the everyday services. Riumar, its coastal settlement, offers beach life surrounded by the Natural Park.
Riumar has improved a great deal in recent years, with a new promenade, better beach facilities and new services. For many buyers it remains one of the most unusual second-home opportunities on the Catalan coast.
Everyday life, without the small print
Healthcare
Primary care centre in Deltebre. Hospital de Tortosa Verge de la Cinta is about 30 minutes away.
Getting there
The L'Aldea high-speed station is about 20 minutes away. Reus airport is about 55 minutes away.
Nature
Natural Park, ecomuseum, river cruises to the river mouth, flat cycle paths and some of Europe's best birdwatching.
Daily life
Supermarkets, a market, restaurants specialising in rice and eel, and a bridge and river ferries linking both banks.
Where people choose to live
Deltebre town
Townhouses and apartments with all the services nearby. Very affordable prices.
Riumar
Houses and apartments by the beach, surrounded by the Natural Park. The classic second home.
Countryside
Rural homes among the rice fields, for those who want space and silence.
What we can show you here
We don't publish every property we handle. Because we work with realistic prices and a small number of homes, they sell fast — and part of our portfolio is private and never goes online. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll let you know as soon as something fits.
We always tell you which side we're on
Buying abroad is easier when you know exactly who your agent is working for. With us there are two clear ways to work — and you always know which one applies.
A home from our portfolio
We act for the seller and the seller pays our fee. You pay no agency fee.
That doesn’t mean you’re on your own. As registered estate agents (AICAT 13635) we give you complete legal security: we check the land registry record, the planning status and any outstanding debts, we draft the contracts and we go with you to the notary.
Part of our portfolio is private and is only shown in person.
We search for you
You hire us as your buyer’s agent, a personal shopper for property. We look across the whole market, including other agencies’ listings and homes that are never advertised. We visit and filter on your behalf, check every document and negotiate the price for you.
Here you pay our fee, and we work only for you.
Enjoy it when you're here. Let it when you're not.
Many of our clients spend part of the year here and the rest back home. While you’re away, your home can earn its keep. We manage holiday apartments in La Ràpita and the Ebro Delta every day: listing, pricing, check-ins, cleaning, maintenance and the official paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Is it humid or full of mosquitoes?
Summers in the Delta are humid and there are mosquitoes in some months. Control campaigns run every year. We'd rather you know before you come.
Is Riumar lively in winter?
It's quiet. If you want activity all year, live in Deltebre town and have Riumar ten minutes away.
Can I let a property in Riumar?
Riumar has a strong holiday letting tradition, but licences are capped. We check that a licence is possible for the specific property before you buy.
Explore the other towns
Retiring to the Ebro Delta: the complete guide
Costa Dorada · Delta · Ports
Tortosa
A regional capital with a cathedral, a castle and a hospital, all at a gentle pace.
La Ràpita
A sheltered bay, a working fishing port and an international community.
L'Ampolla
A fishing village with eight beaches where northern Europeans live all year.
Amposta
The gateway to the Delta: a practical town with every service at hand.
Roquetes
Mountains at the door and Tortosa five minutes away.
L'Ametlla de Mar
Coves, a fishing port and villas among the pines.
Alcanar
Orange groves, a fishing village and villas between the mountains and the sea.
Tell us what you're looking for
Pere Gavaldà, registered estate agent. 25+ years in the Terres de l'Ebre. We reply in English.
Serveis Immobiliaris · Av. de la Generalitat 111, Tortosa · AICAT 13635
