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Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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Calella is a municipality of 19,000 people (2018) in the northern part of Barcelona (province) in Catalonia. It is the tourist capital of the Costa del Maresme and is a cosmopolitan city with a typical Mediterranean climate. Its central pedestrian and commercial area, green spaces and wide range accommodation offer make Calella an important tourist destination.
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Calella lighthouse from the 19th century has stunning views.
It was built before the 15th century. The perils of the sea brought devotion to Saint Elm, and that is why the fishermen's brotherhood built the chapel by the sea.
Església de Santa Maria i Sant Nicolau
The archpriestal church of Santa Maria de la Calella is a neoclassical-style building. It was constructed from 1747 onwards, when the bell tower collapsed and the previous church fell apart. It was expanded in 1785 according to plans by the master Moretó de Vic. The old building was constructed from 1543 to 1564, and from it, the large baroque-style entrance portal is preserved.
Portuguese
grilled meats
Mediterranean cuisine
fish
Seafood
Uruguayan
tapas
Disco and dancing
You can bring your bike.
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Noucentista style building built in 1927 in the old Plaça de l’Hostal (or del Rei). It consists of a single nave of 15x24 metres, and a porch on the main facade of Carrer Sant Joan. Next to it there is a water tower similar to that of the slaughterhouse.
Shopping area of carrer de la església and carrer Sant Joan
By train
Served by Rodalies-RENFE Rodalies-Renfe trains line connects to Barcelona where you can change train to go to airport.
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