Cadaqués is a city in Catalonia, Spain.
Cadaqués is a small town on the coast of northern Catalonia, Spain. Local roads provide access to Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian peninsula, about 6 km away and the conservation area around it. The French border is about 20 km to the north. The town is a highly visited destination in its own right, but it also contains on its outskirts at Port Lligat the summer home built by Salvador Dalí, which since his death has also become a tourist destination. Prior to the explosive growth of beach tourism in Spain, Cadaqués was a sleepy fishing town, and some elements of this past exist to this day.
- Dali's House, +34 972 25 10 15. Dali spent many summers in Cadaques and had constructed a house which is now a museum. This house is located in Port LLigat, which is approximately 15–20 minutes walk from the centre of Cadaques. If you want to visit, you have to book your time slot in advance, as only about 10 people every 10 minutes are allowed to enter.
- St. Jaume Castle, Carrer del pintor Joan Ponç. Ruins of a fortress dating back to the 17th century. It was destroyed by the English and rebuilt by the French during the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century. During its early history it had no defensive role but was only used for observation and signalling, but in later years it adopted a more defensive role.
- Church of Santa Maria, Carrer del Portal del Mont.
Dali's House, +34 972 25 10 15. Dali spent many summers in Cadaques and had constructed a house which is now a museum. This house is located in Port LLigat, which is approximately 15–20 minutes walk from the centre of Cadaques. If you want to visit, you have to book your time slot in advance, as only about 10 people every 10 minutes are allowed to enter.
St. Jaume Castle, Carrer del pintor Joan Ponç. Ruins of a fortress dating back to the 17th century. It was destroyed by the [[United Kingdom|English]] and rebuilt by the [[France|French]] during the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century. During its early history it had no defensive role but was only used for observation and signalling, but in later years it adopted a more defensive role.
Church of Santa Maria, Carrer del Portal del Mont.
- Beaches: there's a topless-friendly beach, left side from the downtown when you arrive by car.
Beaches: there's a topless-friendly beach, left side from the downtown when you arrive by car.
Fish restaurants of Cadaques are highly rated in the region.
- La Gritta, Calle Passeig, 11, +34 972 15 94 71. One of the rare places where you can eat full meals between 4PM and 8:30PM, when most cafes are closed. Gaspatzo and pizza are good; fish is not.
- Can Rafa, Plaza Passeig, 7, +34 972 15 94 01. Owned and run by the Martin Faixo family, it offers fresh sea-food and a recommended paella.
- Can Tito, Calle Vigilant, 8, +34 972 25 90 70. Serves local cuisine in a cute hidden street. It has not many places outside, hence reservation recommended.
- El Gato, Calle Curos, 10, +34 972 258 844. The restaurant serves reasonably priced special food since over 20 years. Be patient for the service.
La Gritta, Calle Passeig, 11, +34 972 15 94 71. One of the rare places where you can eat full meals between 4PM and 8:30PM, when most cafes are closed. Gaspatzo and pizza are good; fish is not.
Can Rafa, Plaza Passeig, 7, +34 972 15 94 01. Owned and run by the Martin Faixo family, it offers fresh sea-food and a recommended paella.
Can Tito, Calle Vigilant, 8, +34 972 25 90 70. Serves local cuisine in a cute hidden street. It has not many places outside, hence reservation recommended.
El Gato, Calle Curos, 10, +34 972 258 844. The restaurant serves reasonably priced special food since over 20 years. Be patient for the service.
- Casa Anita, Calle Miquel Roset, 16, +34 972 25-84-71. -3PM; 8:30-10:30PM. The restaurant serves fresh sea-food of the day, no menu. Due to small space one gets seated together on some larger table in the small dining room.
- Compartir, Riera Sant Vicenç s/n, +34 972 25 84 82. Mateu Casañas and Eduard Xatruch opened the place in 2012. They previously worked in the famous El Bulli restaurant. Compartir means sharing in Catalan. All plates are put in the middle on the table to share. The entrees including the oyster or the tuna on liquid salad are extremely good as the desserts. The service is extremely friendly and strikes for perfection.
Casa Anita, Calle Miquel Roset, 16, +34 972 25-84-71. -3PM; 8:30-10:30PM. The restaurant serves fresh sea-food of the day, no menu. Due to small space one gets seated together on some larger table in the small dining room.
Compartir, Riera Sant Vicenç s/n, +34 972 25 84 82. Mateu Casañas and Eduard Xatruch opened the place in 2012. They previously worked in the famous El Bulli restaurant. Compartir means sharing in Catalan. All plates are put in the middle on the table to share. The entrees including the oyster or the tuna on liquid salad are extremely good as the desserts. The service is extremely friendly and strikes for perfection.
- Bar Casino, Plaza Doctor Tremols, 1, +34 972 25 81 37. A traditional and popular meeting place in the town center.
- Casa Nun, Plaza Port Ditxos, 6, +34 972 25 88 56. Wonderful little restaurant on promenade that serves local dishes and has wonderful ambiance.
Bar Casino, Plaza Doctor Tremols, 1, +34 972 25 81 37. A traditional and popular meeting place in the town center.
Casa Nun, Plaza Port Ditxos, 6, +34 972 25 88 56. Wonderful little restaurant on promenade that serves local dishes and has wonderful ambiance.
- Cap de Creus. The cape of Creus is located 7 kilometers from Cadaques within the national park. It is possible to walk there following a marked track which follows the coast. It is also possible to walk or drive along the road. There is a bar and restaurant at the Cape which is open everyday until late (10ish).
- Blanes. Southernmost resort with two botanical gardens, beaches and modernisme buildings
[[Cap de Creus]]. The [[Cap de Creus|cape of Creus]] is located 7 kilometers from Cadaques within the national park. It is possible to walk there following a marked track which follows the coast. It is also possible to walk or drive along the road. There is a bar and restaurant at the Cape which is open everyday until late (10ish).
[[Blanes]]. Southernmost resort with two botanical gardens, beaches and modernisme buildings