Town in Catalonia, Spain
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Calella de Palafrugell is a small fishing town in the municipality of Palafrugell, but it is equally a cozy family resort. The area features many small and genuine coves and Palafrugell's largest beach, Llafranc. There are plenty of restaurants and places to stay when visiting.
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Jardí botànic del Cap Roig
It has a privileged location sheltered from the northern winds (tramuntana) which creates an ideal microclimate for around 800 species that make up it. There is a picnic area for visitors. There are a dozen large-format sculptures by renowned authors. There are permanent and seasonal guided tours, where the historical context of the construction of the garden, the vegetation and curiosities and characteristics of the different plants found there are explained.
The church building was built in the 19th century. It was greatly expanded in 1958 and has subsequently undergone a variety of renovations, including the finishing of the bell tower that remained unfinished. The apse is presided over by an image of the apostle Saint Peter, patron saint of the parish. It contains mural paintings by the painter Raimon Roca: on the vault, Christ triumphant, with angels and saints; on the walls the miraculous catch and the donation of the keys to Peter, both in the landscape of the Calella coast.
Voltes de Calella
The set of arches and the square and beach of Port Bo are a great example of traditional architecture and one of the most photographed corners of Calella. Port Bo beach was the natural port of Palafrugell and a center of commercial and fishing activity. The arches, from the 19th century, were used as a shelter for fishermen to sew their nets and have gatherings.
viewpoint of the Formigues islands
Oriented to the east, it is 75 meters long and 17 meters wide, composed of dark sand and a very steep entrance to the water.. It has a high level of occupancy in summer. It does not have any services. Near the beach there is the castle and the Botanical Garden of Cap Roig.
It is located at the southern end of the village, surrounded by cliffs and fishermen's huts. Oriented to the southeast, it is 17 m long and 7 m wide, made up of coarse sand and gravel. At one end it has a kind of raised viewpoint.
surrounded by cliffs and fishermen's huts, or guarda bots, Oriented to the southeast, it borders the north with the tip of Burricaires, where there is a viewpoint, and the south with the Verdaguer house, which had been the Banys d'en Caixa. It is 70 m long and 24 m wide, formed by coarse sand and gravel,[3] with a slightly steep entrance to the water, and the seabed is sandy for the first few meters before becoming rocky. At the top of the beach there is a restaurant, a bar and a diving center
It borders to the north with Calau beach, separated by rocks on which stands Can Cosme, the house that gives its name to the beach, and to the south with Port Pelegrí beach, separated from it by the Burricaires point, where there is a viewpoint. It is 28 m long and 20 m wide, made up of coarse sand.
It is flanked by the Voltes de Calella, through which runs a covered promenade, where there are several bars, restaurants, ice cream parlors and other shops. Traditional fishing boats are moored on the beach, which contribute to giving it a picturesque image. Oriented to the south, it is 55 m long and 15 m wide, with garnet and golden sand, with a gentle slope into the water and the seabed is sandy in the first few meters. It is used by fishermen in the area to moor their small boats. It has a car park with less than 100 spaces, and also provides access for people with reduced mobility. Next to the beach there is a Red Cross house, danger signs, surveillance, and toilet services, bins, ashtrays, showers and access walkways.
Oriented to the south-southeast, it is 191 m long and 17 m wide, made up of coarse sand and gravel, with a moderate slope into the water. The level of occupancy in summer is high. It is accessible on foot and by car. It is flanked by elegant summer houses from the early 20th century and on the beach itself there are old fishermen's huts transformed into homes. As a security service, it has a surveillance team, local police, danger signs and the Red Cross. In addition, the beach is equipped with toilets, showers, foot wash, telephones, bins, ashtrays and cleaning services.
A seafood restaurant with a great view of the sea and a sunset. Tried and recommended dishes: mussels (musclos); gaspatcho; calamars a-la Romana; turbot. Menu del dia is not a good choice--doesn't allow to choose dishes, but available both for lunch and dinner.
Tony's has a great location with a view of the beach (depending on seating), and a good standard of food.
Camping Kim's
Kim's Camping is a privileged campsite right in the heart of the genuine Costa Brava, located between Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc, the largest beach in Palafrugell.
camping calella de palafrugell
is a holiday site around 500 m from the village of Calella, offering various types of accommodation - camping spaces, bungalows, pine lodges, apartments and mobile homes are all available. The site also features various conveniences such as a supermarket, bakery, gift shop, restaurants, bars, internet cafe, ice cream shop, two swimming pools, videogames arcade and sports courts/pitches. The site-provided accommodation (bungalows, lodges, apartments) feature toilet facilities, and for campers there are toilet and shower blocks on the site.
By train
Calella de Palafrugell does not have a train connection.
By bus
SARFA (Grup Moventis), offers regular bus service from Barcelona, Girona or Caldes de Malavella among other towns.
By car
Parking
By car
There are many places to park for free, so there's no reason to use paid parking. However, violating parking rules will definitely result in a fine quite fast, even on a weekend.
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