A medieval village surrounded by a large wall, Cadaqués is a jewel of Southern Catalonia, nestled in the heart of the Costa Brava. It is often described as the “white village” because of its whitewashed houses that blend harmoniously with the surrounding hills and the Mediterranean Sea. Its winding streets create a unique atmosphere, giving the impression that time has stood still…
All the charm of a Catalan village
While walking there, the visitor walks on the old cobblestones of the village “the rastell” and wanders through the many alleys that make this place so charming.
The highest point of the old part of the village is near the church of Sta Maria from Cadaqués. From this place you can enjoy a magnificent view of the village, the bay of Cadaqués, Es Cucurucuc and even the Cala Nans lighthouse.
A village loved by artists
In this corner of the Costa Brava, the most important avant-garde artistic movements of the 20th century coexisted. Some of the most famous artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Paul Eluard, Federico García Lorca, André Dérain came to work here. Among them, The artist Salvador Dalí stands out for his genius and originality. He loved Cadaqués and settled there Portlligat. The visit to the Dalí House Museum allows the visitor, through a journey through different rooms, to get an idea of the artist's lifestyle, while observing all kinds of curiosities.
A day in Cadaques
Bus excursion or boat cruise, there are different ways to get to this easternmost village of the Iberian Peninsula!
