Calella de Palafrugell
A fishing village of white fishermen's houses, stone-arched arcades and small sandy coves, often called the most beautiful seaside village on the Costa Brava.
Calella was once the fishing port of Palafrugell. Whitewashed houses line the shore, and seafood restaurants sit beneath the stone arcades known as the Les Voltes, while wooden fishing boats rest on the sand. The village is made up of several small bays, including Port Bo and Canadell, where the water is clear and good for swimming and snorkelling. On the first Saturday evening of July each year, a traditional Havaneres singing concert takes place on the beach, accompanied by cremat, a flamed rum drink. Walking north along the coastal path for 20 minutes brings you to Llafranc, while to the south is the Cap Roig Botanical Garden. Parking is hard to find in summer, so it is best to park outside town and take a bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Camí de Ronda (Calella–Llafranc–Tamariu)
- Llafranc & Far de Sant Sebastià
- Cap Roig Botanical Garden
- Platja de Castell
- Tamariu
- Cala d'Aiguablava
- Port de Palamós & Museu de la Pesca
- Begur & Castell de Begur