Property for Sale in Mataró, Costa de Barcelona

Mataró is the capital of the Maresme and its largest town, with a long seafront, a lively centre and a history that includes the first railway line in the Iberian Peninsula, which linked it with Barcelona in the nineteenth century. It is a proper city in its own right, with its own hospital, port, university campus and busy shopping streets.

Roman remains from the settlement of Iluro, a handsome old quarter, a long promenade and a marina give the town a lot of character. Because it is the economic and administrative centre of the Maresme, it feels more urban and less seasonal than many nearby coastal towns.

Buyers are mostly local residents and commuters, but Mataró also attracts international buyers who want a larger, more affordable town on the coast with full services and a train line to the city.

Why buy property in Mataró?

Mataró gives you a full-service Maresme city with a seafront, good schools and healthcare, and a direct train line to Barcelona. Buyers who browse property for sale in Mataró will find that the town rewards a little local research, because the character of each street can differ noticeably from the next.

• The largest town on the Maresme, with its own hospital, shops and cultural venues
• Regular Rodalies trains to Barcelona, typically around half an hour
• A long seafront promenade, beaches and a marina
• A walkable historic centre with Roman remains and basilicas
• Plenty of choice, from city apartments to family homes

Living in Mataró

Daily life in Mataró is urban and well served. The centre is full of shops, cafés and markets, there is a broad choice of schools and healthcare, and the seafront provides running, cycling and beach space. Cultural events, festivals and a good restaurant scene keep the town lively throughout the year.

Neighbouring coastal towns such as Vilassar de Mar and Sant Andreu de Llavaneres are close by for quieter beaches, and Barcelona is typically about 30 minutes away by train. The airport is roughly 50 to 60 minutes by car.

Mataró is large enough to offer several different lifestyles. Near the seafront and port, apartments suit those who want the sea and the station close by, while the districts on the higher ground are quieter and more residential, with houses and family flats.

Mataró belongs to the wider Barcelona province stretch of the Costa de Barcelona, which means buyers can compare it with neighbouring towns on the same railway line before deciding where to settle. Travel times, beach quality, local services and the feel of the streets all vary from one town to the next, so a short list of two or three places is a sensible starting point.

Types of property in Mataró

Mataró's housing market is the most varied in the Maresme, ranging from city flats to houses on the outskirts. Typical options include:

• Apartments in the city centre and near the seafront
• Family flats in the established residential districts
• Detached and semi-detached houses on the upper edges of town
• New apartment developments in the expanding neighbourhoods

Buying property in Mataró

Whether you are buying a holiday home or a permanent residence in Mataró, it pays to set up your paperwork before you start viewing.

• Obtain your NIE and open a Spanish bank account
• Instruct your own lawyer, separate from the seller and the agency
• Request a nota simple from the land registry to confirm ownership and charges
• Check the licences, energy certificate and any outstanding community works
• As in any large town, conditions vary by neighbourhood, so compare streets and visit at different times of day.

Finding an estate agency in Mataró

Choosing the right agency matters as much as choosing the right home. On CostaFind you can look through the estate agencies in Mataró, all of them verified, and compare their profiles before you make contact.

Every property is shown once rather than duplicated across many adverts, so you get a cleaner picture of what is actually on the market around Mataró.

Frequently asked questions about Mataró

Is Mataró good for year-round living?

Yes. As the capital of the Maresme it has hospitals, schools, shops and a train line, making it very practical for permanent living.

What types of property are available in Mataró?

Mostly apartments of all ages, plus houses on the upper edge of town and some new developments.

How far is Mataró from the airport?

Barcelona El Prat airport is roughly 50 to 60 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Explore property in Mataró

Continue your search with homes for sale in Mataró, the latest new-build properties in Mataró or rental homes in Mataró. Neighbouring Cabrils and Sant Andreu de Llavaneres are worth a look too, and the Costa de Barcelona page shows the whole coast, with the Barcelona area as its starting point.