The perfect place for a fun-filled holiday by the sea in Costa Dorada

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The mercury had hit 48 degrees just days before we arrived in Spain and, after the summer's heatwave in the UK, we wondered if it had been a wise decision to travel to the Continent for more sun and high temperatures.

We had chosen to stay on the Costa Dorada in the Catalonia region for a relaxing family holiday.

And, as the temperatures cooled just a little, we were not to be disappointed.

The Playa Montroig resort, just south of Cambrils near the village of Montroig del Camp, is right on the Mediterranean and an ideal location for families.

Set between the golden beaches and the Colldejou mountains, it offers something for all the family, whether it be swimming, sunbathing, sport or socialising.

The resort’s excellent facilities include a pool complex, tennis courts, football pitches, table tennis, a gym and a spa. There are also bars, a restaurant, takeaway and shops selling all you need for a holiday by the sea in sunny Spain.

We stayed with Eurocamp in one of their three-bedroom Azure mobile homes. The air conditioned accommodation comes with a living area/kitchen, a double and two twin rooms, a shower room and toilet. Outside, facing the tree-lined street, is a decked area and barbecue.

Eurocamp representatives were on site, ready to help holidaymakers. Unlike some resorts, there were no Eurocamp-run children’s clubs, but our ten-year-old daughter tried out the resort’s own group for her age, taking part in a morning of games and crafts.

We spent most of our holiday by the pool where our daughter and son, 7, enjoyed meeting new friends and riding the flumes, or on the beach where the Playa Montroig has a bar, play area and pedalos.