Calella de Palafrugell: Un Paraíso Marinero and Costa Brava

1. A set of bays of unique beauty
2. Místico Cap Roig
3. Port Boy and Les Voltes
4. Una tradición marinera viva

Located in the province of Girona, Calella de Palafrugell is a charming seaside corner that retains all the splendor of an ancient fishing village. Located just 3.5 kilometers from Palafrugell, this place has emerged as a fishing zone and managed to preserve its essence, patiently watching the passage of time with its white houses clustered in front of the sea and the church of Sant Pere on the hill. Today, Calella de Palafrugell is presented as an interesting place to walk its narrow streets, enjoy its coves and observe the sea from its perspective.

A set of bays of unique beauty

One of the main attractions of Calella de Palafrugell is its extensive beaches and coves. This small town is surrounded by a series of coves separated by rocky heights that jut out toward the ocean. From the coastal point of view, tourists have the opportunity to consider the beaches of El Golfet, Els Canyers, Port Pelegri, La Platgeta, Calau, Port Bo, Malaespina and Canadell, distinguished by their natural beauty and clear waters.

The most lajanía, los islotes de las Formigues, offers a unique and fascinating panorama that can be seen from almost any part of the coast. This combination of small beaches and rocks makes Calella an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy nature without losing the charm of a city full of history.

Místico Cap Roig

El Cap Roig, south of Calella de Palafrugell, is a prominent point that defines the town's boundary. The castle of Cap Roig is located at the top, although it has a medieval appearance, it was built in the 20th century by a Russian marriage fleeing the revolution of 1917. This castle and its gardens are called Cap Roig Gardens. they have become one of the most representative places on the Costa Brava and are used as the stage for the famous Cap Roig music festival in summer, which attracts international musicians and tourists from all over the world.

Port Boy and Les Voltes

Located in the heart of Calella de Palafrugell, La cala de Port Bo maintains an atmosphere reminiscent of its fishing roots. Here, traditional boats still rest in the arena, and every corner recalls the local past. In addition to this bay, Paseo de Les Voltes, a set of backs that provide shade in summer and shelter in winter, becomes a meeting point for both tourists and artists inspired by its scenery.

Les Voltes se han became the emblem of the city, and the beauty of its arches was embodied in the words of the famous writer José Plan, who was born a few kilometers away. “El mar visto a través de una arcada… ¿Existe algo más prodigiosamente bello?”, wrote Pla, a regular tourist of these beaches, who captures the essence of the Costa Brava like no other.

Una tradición marinera viva

Calella de Palafrugell and más allá de ser un lugar deturismo; es un sitio donde las costumbres siguen vivas. Every year on the first Saturday of July, the famous festival “Cantada de Habaneras” gathers Port Boda residents and tourists to listen to habaneras, Cuban-origin melodies brought by sailors from Native America. With these festive tunes and ron quemado, Calella recalls the time when fishermen crossed the Atlantic and brought with them the tunes of distant lands.

Calella de Palafrugell brings an experience that connects with the original and helps to discover the essence of the site, where history, sea and nature meet in harmony. Its streets, beaches and viewpoints added to the environment accepted at every corner place it as one of the most charming towns of the Costa Brava, a place where every tourist can discover his own perspective on the sea.