Cadaqués - Catalonia Tourism - Costa Brava - HD

The Costa Brava forms the most northerly stretch of the coast of Catalonia and one of the most beautiful in Spain. Right in the heart of Cap de Creus is Cadaqués, an area set in the unusual natural landscape of the steep hills that cut across the county of Alt Empordà before falling into the sea in the form of cliffs. This lovely village with seagoing routes has excellent beaches and tranquil coves with clear water which, together with an unbeatable tourist infrastructure, attracts anyone looking for a place to enjoy sun and sea. Its natural harbour and the natural quality of its sea offer the best conditions for practising all kinds of sports and aquatic activities, like diving, sailing or windsurfing.

The old town

At the head of Cadaqués bay rises the network of narrow cobbled streets and white houses making up the old town. Above the outline of the town, the image of the church of Santa María, a carefully restored church with a white façade, stands out, housing a magnificent Baroque style reredos. Modernist architecture, for its part, has left its distinctive imprint on some of the most notable buildings in the town, like the Casa Serinyena.

During the first decades of the 20th century, the town became an important European cultural centre. Many leading artists, like Picasso, Chagall and Klein, found their particular source of inspiration in this beautiful corner of the province of Gerona.

However, it was Salvador Dalí who gave Cadaqués international fame. The artistic genius spent long periods here during his childhood as well as establishing his home there. His house-musuem, beside Port Lligat bay, to the north of the town, enables you to get to know part of the extensive work of this master of Surrealism.

The wide cultural offer of Cadaqués ranges from its many museums and art galleries, like the Municipal Art Museum, which exhibits works by artists who maintained close links with Cadaqués, or the Perrot-Moore Museum, which brings together works of European graphic art, without forgetting the now traditional International Music Festival, which is held annually in the church of Santa María.

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[zambus69]

absolutely beautiful!was planning maybe to go there for a short break!! can anyone tell me how are the beaches? i've heard that they don't have much sand !!

[singercanela]

@zambus69 it's worth to have a look here: htwopp://threew.minube.com/que­_ver/espana/girona/cadaques

to know more about the place and its surroundings. Enjoy.

[MiSha400]

Cadaques is a beautiful place! I can tell, because I've been to that place for almost 22 years!

But I think I won't go there any more, because places become boring when you visit them everytime.

[morenikahcentralera]

YO VIVI EN CATALUÑA  Y ES UN LUGAR MARAVILLOSO ,LA LLEVO EN MI CORAZON PASE MI INFANCIA EN MATARO . AMO A CATALUÑA . CARMEN .

[ohbarcelona]

Wow, the white houses in Cadaques in combination with the blue water are amazing. beautiful pictures!

[ohbarcelona]

Wow, the white houses in Cadaques in combination with the blue water are amazing. beautiful pictures!

[ymayaba]

I have been there a must see!!!

[MILVAMIRANDA]

I wanna go live there!!!