Cadaqués – The home of Salvador Dalí
Cadaqués is considered the pearl of Costa Brava. In addition, the small fishing village is best known for Salvador Dalí, who had his house there. This has now been converted into a museum and attracts numerous tourists to the charming place. If you spend a holiday on the Costa Brava, you should definitely plan a trip to this fantastically beautiful city.
Cadaqués at a glance
- location: In the heart of the Cap de Creus peninsula, Old Empordà, Girona Province
- Character: White houses, narrow streets and a backdrop of rocks and coves
- Known by: Salvador Dalí, who had his house there (Dalí triangle)
The city gives a special charm with its closely lined white houses. The narrow, winding streets invite you to take a walk. We stroll through the streets. Passing houses with sweet, blue doors and window frames and lovingly planted flowers and shrubs, we reach the city center right on the coast. The selection of restaurants and bars is huge. We decide to enjoy the view of the crystal blue sea with a glass of wine. The sun is shining in our faces. A light wind makes the heat bearable. Tourists cavort on the beach in the city center.
After a short break we make our way to the church of Santa María, which towers in Gothic style from a small hill.
Cadaqués is an ideal holiday resort. Numerous art galleries and museums invite those interested in art to marvel at. The steep alleys are full of small shops and typical Catalan restaurants and bars. If you are looking for a unique, culinary experience, you should definitely pay a visit to the Compartir restaurant. The restaurant is known for its creative and delicious dishes. Currently, the number 1 restaurant is on TripAdvisor. In addition to the many bars in the narrow streets, there is also a large selection of beach bars with wonderful sea views.
Cadaqués has an inimitable charm. A romantic place to return to and let your soul dangle.
This is what you should see in Cadaqués
- Church of Santa Maria: It stands at the highest point of the village on a hill above the bay, was mostly late Gothic built in the 16th and 17th centuries and harbors a magnificent baroque altar
- Dali’s house in Portlligat: The house museum is located on the Bay of Portlligat, north of the village (Casa Salvador Dalí)
- Museums and galleries: The Municipal Art Museum shows works by artists associated with Cadaqués
- Music Festival: The International Festival of Music takes place every year in the Church of Santa María
- Nature Park: The Parc Natural del Cap de Creus with its bays and the rugged coast (Hiking in Cadaqués and at Cap de Creus)
Frequently asked questions about Cadaqués
Where is Cadaqués?
Cadaqués is located in the heart of the Cap de Creus peninsula on the Costa Brava in the Comarca Alt Empordà, Girona Province.
What can you see in Cadaqués?
The old town with the white houses, the church of Santa María with its baroque altar, the Dalí house in Portlligat and the nature park Cap de Creus are particularly worth seeing.
Why is Cadaqués connected to Dalí?
Salvador Dalí had his home in Portlligat near Cadaqués, which is now a museum.
Where is the Cadaqués Music Festival taking place?
The International Music Festival is celebrated every year in the Church of Santa María.
Sources for the information in the box and in the questions: Spain.info: Cadaqués, Turisme de Catalunya: Cadaqués. Times, prices and rules change, please check the operator before visiting.
More: Visit Cadaqués, Hiking in Cadaqués, Excursion to the White Paradise – Cadaqués.
