Living in L'Ametlla de Mar: coves, pines and a real fishing port
A fishing town of rocky coves and clear water at the southern end of the Costa Dorada. Its urbanisations of villas among the pines, Les Tres Cales, Calafat and Sant Jordi d'Alfama among them, have been home to European residents for decades.
Why people retire here
L’Ametlla de Mar has kept what many coastal towns have lost: a working fishing port with a daily auction, narrow streets around the harbour and restaurants where the menu depends on that morning’s catch. The town is also home to one of the Mediterranean’s leading bluefin tuna companies.
Around the town, the coastline breaks into dozens of small coves of rock and pine, linked by a coastal path. Behind them sit the urbanisations, with detached villas, gardens and pools, often with sea views. Many of their residents are retirees from northern Europe and France.
Everyday life, without the small print
Healthcare
Primary care centre in town. Hospital de Tortosa Verge de la Cinta is about 35 minutes away.
Getting there
Train station on the coastal line, with motorway access next to the town. Reus airport is about 45 minutes away and Barcelona under 2 hours.
Community
A well-established international community in the urbanisations, with associations and activities all year.
Daily life
Port, marina at Calafat, supermarkets, restaurants and the coastal path for daily walks.
Where people choose to live
Town and port
Apartments and townhouses near the harbour and the beaches.
Les Tres Cales and Calafat
Villas with gardens and pools among the pines, close to the coves. Calafat has its own marina.
Sant Jordi d'Alfama
A quieter residential area by the sea, with detached houses.
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 L'Ametlla de Mar part of the Costa Dorada?
Yes, it's at the southern end of the Costa Dorada, just before the Ebro Delta.
Is it easy to get to Barcelona?
Yes. There's a train station on the coastal line and a motorway junction. Barcelona is under two hours away by car.
What can I buy in the urbanisations?
Mostly detached villas with gardens and pools. Tell us what you need and we'll search across the whole market for you.
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.
Deltebre & Riumar
Live inside a Natural Park, where the Ebro meets the sea.
Amposta
The gateway to the Delta: a practical town with every service at hand.
Roquetes
Mountains at the door and Tortosa five minutes away.
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
