luxury real estate for sale Cambrils, Spain (page 2)

Independent house with four winds very spacious and bright. The house has 2 floors plus a semi-basement floor. It was built in 2018 and is as new given the little use of the current owners. On the semi-basement floor, we find a large room with a fireplace, a Turkish Hammam sauna, a bathroom with a shower, and a double guest bedroom. On the ground floor, there is the living room, a toilet, and an open kitchen equipped with access to the terrace and garden. On the first floor are distributed the 3 bedrooms, suite and dressing room, the pantry, the 3 bathrooms, and the large terrace overlooking the sea. The finishes are of high quality as the marble floors and the appliances and sanitary ware are high-end. Gas heating is installed by underfloor heating. The air conditioning is centralized with splits in the different rooms. The pool is private and has an adjacent jacuzzi.

With sea views and large Solarium!!Spectacular detached villa for BRAND NEW and only 200 meters from the beach, on a plot of 450 meters is this beautiful Detached Villa with three floors and large garden.The ground floor has: 140 m2 and consists of a large living room with a very large independent kitchen, large window and with access to the balcony of 90m2, it has views of the sea as well as a suite room with shower and office included. A guest bathroom.We go up to the first floor: of 140 m2 there are 4 double bedrooms with 4 bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is en-suite with sea views and also has an office or cloakroom.Then we go up to the second floor of 140 m where there is a beautiful solarium with shower.The basement floor has 140 square meters of which 60 are closed garage to put three cars and then we have a large games room of 35 square meters below there is a bathroom with shower and another room with window.The villa is BRAND NEW, brand new and is located 200 m from the sea.Can you imagine what it's like to live there? ....

This excellent villa located on the central plot has a large field for a garden. It is located among three other villas that make up a private community of high standing. The solarium is on the first floor where there is also a swimming pool, barbecue area, terrace area, and sea views. On the ground floor, it has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one en suite with a private dressing room. The living room with a kitchenette is spacious and bright with direct garden access. The garage has a storage area. This villa is under construction and ready to be released shortly!!

This 330 m2 property is located in a quiet area and comprises a main house, a studio with: independent access, complete bathroom, terrace and an open-space living area. There is the possibility to convert the remaining square meters into 2 flats. The main house has a living area with an open concept kitchen, a large living room and a dining space with fireplace. The sleeping area has two double bedrooms and a very spacious bathroom, as this was originally an additional room. The semi-basement floor has the same square meters as the groundfloor and currently consists of a TV room, a kitchen and bathroom: an additional flat which could be made independent. The 537 m2 corner plot, only has neighbours on one side. It features a flower bed area, a saline pool and summer dining and barbecue area. Extra: air conditioning, heating, laundry room, parking, terrace, storeroom. A second home to enjoy and at the same time to possibility to get a good income return.

Discover a true paradise in the heart of southern Europe, located in Salou. This luxury resort, awarded the Best Sustainable Residential Development at the 2023 Property Awards, offers 2 to 4-bedroom houses and apartments designed for the 21st century. Located in the privileged environment of Cap Salou, surrounded by the Mediterranean forest and close to golf courses and beaches, the housing development offers an unparalleled setting. The complex boasts state-of-the-art security systems and a wide range of high-quality services, making you feel at home while enjoying luxury hotel amenities. Enjoy 4 restaurants, a beach club with multiple pools, a gym, a supermarket with home delivery, and resident services, among others. The homes, designed by the prestigious Catalan architecture firm Roig i Batlle, stand out for their exceptional design and quality. Please note that the photos show the pilot apartment and may vary depending on the size and type of the new homes for sale. We invite you to discover this exclusive paradise. You will love it!

DOMUM EUROPA offers you this Hotel ****Central and close to the beach.Approx. 100 rooms.Does not need renewal.Annual return, 5.5%Sold by company.For reasons of discretion and security, these properties are not publicly reported, so if you would like more information, we would appreciate it if you arranged a private visit with us.According to law 3/2917 of 02/13/2018 of the CIVIL CODE OF CATALONIA, we inform you that the expenses and taxes of the sale are not included in the public sale price.DOMUM EUROPA a team of professionals at your service, AICAT 8007 and APEI 3028.[IW]

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and always will be, choosing quality of life, for you and your loved ones.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surroundings. In addition, you will be able to enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports practice. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to extend your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with a restaurant, a gym and sports area, health care service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique setting on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential offer of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , standard floor and second floor or attic with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are arranged both in semi-detached format, and in groups of two, paired type. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residential, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them stands out its capital, Tarragona, with its Roman archaeological site. Formerly Tarraco from the old Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since the year 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance its cultural and gastronomic wealth in the area: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized, wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, the exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are an hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE high-speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Ask Lucas Fox for a personalized visit in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and always will be, choosing quality of life, for you and your loved ones.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surroundings. In addition, you will be able to enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports practice. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to extend your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with a restaurant, a gym and sports area, health care service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique setting on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential offer of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , standard floor and second floor or attic with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are arranged both in semi-detached format, and in groups of two, paired type. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residential, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them stands out its capital, Tarragona, with its Roman archaeological site. Formerly Tarraco from the old Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since the year 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance its cultural and gastronomic wealth in the area: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized, wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, the exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are an hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE high-speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Ask Lucas Fox for a personalized visit in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and will always be, choosing quality of life, for you and yours.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the Sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private Resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surrounding area. In addition, you can enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to expand your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with Restaurant, a gym and sports area, healthcare service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique location on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential range of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , the standard floor and the second or attic floor with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are available both in semi-detached format and in groups of two, semi-detached. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residencial, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them, its capital, Tarragona, stands out, with its Roman archaeological complex. Formerly Tarraco of ancient Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance the area's cultural and gastronomic wealth: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are one hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE High Speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Request a personalized visit from Lucas Fox in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and will always be, choosing quality of life, for you and yours.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the Sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private Resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surrounding area. In addition, you can enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to expand your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with Restaurant, a gym and sports area, healthcare service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique location on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential range of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , the standard floor and the second or attic floor with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are available both in semi-detached format and in groups of two, semi-detached. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residencial, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them, its capital, Tarragona, stands out, with its Roman archaeological complex. Formerly Tarraco of ancient Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance the area's cultural and gastronomic wealth: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are one hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE High Speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Request a personalized visit from Lucas Fox in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and always will be, choosing quality of life, for you and your loved ones.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surroundings. In addition, you will be able to enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports practice. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to extend your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with a restaurant, a gym and sports area, health care service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique setting on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential offer of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , standard floor and second floor or attic with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are arranged both in semi-detached format, and in groups of two, paired type. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residential, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them stands out its capital, Tarragona, with its Roman archaeological site. Formerly Tarraco from the old Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since the year 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance its cultural and gastronomic wealth in the area: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized, wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, the exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are an hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE high-speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Ask Lucas Fox for a personalized visit in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.

We welcome you to a new lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, in nature and in the heart of the Costa Dorada is and will always be choosing quality of life for you and yours.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite residential area with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with sea views and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature. It will probably be the best private resort in Spain and the Costa Dorada. This residential offers a unique and luxurious lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surrounding area. In addition, you can enjoy wonderful garden communal areas , with several exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for walking and practicing sports. The resort includes general maintenance, surveillance and 24-hour security amenities . On the other hand, you will have the option to expand your experience and enjoy a beach club with a restaurant, gym, sports area, healthcare service, key custody, maintenance, private cleaning, child care service, catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to different recognized first-class golf courses. Likewise, it is located in a unique place on the Costa Dorada: facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the private resort, you can choose from a wide residential offering of apartments and individual villas. The apartments consist of a ground floor with a private garden , a first floor and a second floor or attic with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses can be semi-detached or semi-detached and offer a private garden , terrace and some of them a private pool. The construction of these properties has the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the residential area, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them, its capital, Tarragona, stands out, with its Roman archaeological complex. What was formerly known as Tarraco during Hispania Citerior (218 BC) is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance the cultural and gastronomic wealth of the area are the Ebro Delta Natural Park, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the Priorat, a prestigious wine-growing area recognized internationally. For the little ones, exciting and unforgettable experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks await them within walking distance. The city of Barcelona or its airport are located 1 hour by car and 20 minutes by AVE. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Request a personalized visit from Lucas Fox to discover your new home and the quality of service we offer. Through the different modalities of digital product presentation and a multilingual team, we will assist you with everything you need. *The information, images and plans included in this advertisement are indicative and are subject to technical modifications or modifications imposed by the competent authorities.

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and will always be, choosing quality of life, for you and yours.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the Sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private Resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surrounding area. In addition, you can enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to expand your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with Restaurant, a gym and sports area, healthcare service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique location on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential range of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , the standard floor and the second or attic floor with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are available both in semi-detached format and in groups of two, semi-detached. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residencial, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them, its capital, Tarragona, stands out, with its Roman archaeological complex. Formerly Tarraco of ancient Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance the area's cultural and gastronomic wealth: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are one hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE High Speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Request a personalized visit from Lucas Fox in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.

Welcome to a new Lifestyle! Living in front of the sea, surrounded by nature, in the heart of the Costa Dorada is, and will always be, choosing quality of life, for you and yours.Lucas Fox presents this exquisite Residential with different types of luxury villas and apartments. Here you will find the home you have always wanted, with views of the sea and in a Mediterranean environment that will allow you to enjoy the Sun, the climate and the tranquility of nature, in what will probably be the best private Resort in Spain and located in the Golden Coast. The Residencial makes possible a unique and premium lifestyle, with direct access to a beautiful fine sand beach and several coves in the surrounding area. In addition, you can enjoy wonderful communal areas , with multiple exceptional swimming pools, natural forest spaces and more than 10 kilometers of private roads for your walks and sports. The Resort includes global maintenance amenities , surveillance and 24-hour security. And that's not all, since you will have the option to expand your experience and enjoy a Beach Club with Restaurant, a gym and sports area, healthcare service, key custody, maintenance and cleaning of your private home, babysitting service , catering, organization of personal or professional events and access to the different recognized first-class golf courses. The Residential is located in a unique location on the Costa Dorada and facing the sea, in harmony and perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. Within the Private Resort, you can choose from a wide residential range of individual Apartments and Villas. The Apartments are distributed on the ground floor with a private garden , the standard floor and the second or attic floor with terraces. On the other hand, the single-family houses offer a private garden and terrace, some of them with private pools, and are available both in semi-detached format and in groups of two, semi-detached. The construction of these properties has been carried out following the highest standards of quality and efficiency. A short distance from the Residencial, you will find Mediterranean towns with a rich historical heritage. Among them, its capital, Tarragona, stands out, with its Roman archaeological complex. Formerly Tarraco of ancient Hispania Citerior (218 BC), today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2000. Other treasures of great beauty that enhance the area's cultural and gastronomic wealth: the Ebro Delta Natural Park, inland, the Sierra de Montsant Natural Park and the prestigious, internationally recognized wine-growing area, Priorat.For the little ones, exciting experiences at Port Aventura World, Ferrari Land and two water parks are within walking distance to create unforgettable memories. The International Metropolis of Barcelona or its Airport are one hour away by private vehicle. By public transport, 20 minutes with the AVE High Speed train. Are you ready to take the next step towards this dream life? Request a personalized visit from Lucas Fox in the same Resort Lounge location, where you will discover your new home and the Premium quality of the service we offer, through the different modalities of digital presentation of the product and with a multilingual team, prepared to assist you in everything you need. * The information described in this advertisement, as well as the images and plans published, are indicative and are subject to possible modifications of a technical nature or imposed by the competent authorities.