Naked rocks, sparse vegetation, stacked terraces, a few pine trees, single olive trees, dusty streets, white houses, blue sea, fishing boats, spreading nets: Port de la Selva in June. Port de la Selva Located in the shadow of Cadaqués, which stands for glamor and prestige on the Costa Brava. Directly on the other side of the Cap de Creus nature park, Port de la Selva still contrasts as Tranquil fishing town.
Although tourism arrived here from the 1960s, at the end of June on a Monday morning around 10 a.m. there was still pleasant peace in the village. The Small town beach is only moderately attended. The water in the harbor basin flashes crystal clear in the sun. You can count the fish floating by.
Port de la Selva at a glance
- location: Old Empordà, on the other side of the nature park Cap de Creus, opposite Cadaqués
- Character: Modest fishing village with white houses, fishing boats and blue sea, in the shade of the glamorous Cadaqués
- Nature Park: Parc Natural del Cap de Creus with hiking trails
- Monastery: Sant Pere de Rodes is located above on the Serra de Verdera. From Port de la Selva a hiking trail (GR-11) leads up to the monastery
- More about the region: Hiking in paradise: Cadaqués and Cap de Creus
The waitress in the street café under the plane tree feels clearly bothered by our desire for “Café con leche y Bocadillo”. She hasn’t read the current gossip newspaper yet and wants to get rid of us quickly. Grumpy she drags a tray outside and slams the plates on the table.
We don’t want to spoil her any further, pay directly and stroll on soon.
Port de la Selva and the charm of the surrounding landscape captivated writers, intellectuals and artists alike. Here, among others, Catalan poets met like Alexandre Plana, Tomàs Garcès, Josep M. de Sagarra and J.V. foix. Also Garcia Lorca and dali You saw a chat with each other in the café. The staff was probably in a better mood in the past.
White small houses line the port And line up the narrow, steep, cobbled streets to the church. The heat of the day forces us into the shadows of the houses. The few small shops mainly offer delicacies. The tourists here mostly come from neighboring France or the surrounding Catalan cities.
The Port de la Selva fishing port is one of the provincial important.
The first fishing cutter is already running in. However, it will be some time before the fish is loaded. An old fisherman has just landed with his cutter. He proudly presents today’s catch. He has tons of big pulpos on board. Another cutter puts on. Here we are proudly shown the rare sea cucumber. Gambas and rock fish are also unloaded. The fishermen’s wives are standing at the quay to greet their husbands. Net patches start their work.
tips
visit of Klosters Sant Pere de Rodes. The journey from Sant Pere de Rodes to Port de la Selva offers Spectacular panoramic views over the entire bay. You almost feel like you’re on clouds. A short one runs next to the road Hiking Trail to the Dolmen «Taula dels Lladres» (Table of Thieves). Friday is market day in Port de la Selva. More information: www.portdelaselva.net
Port de la Selva offers a Special feature for surf freaks. The actually offshore wind Tramuntana from the Pyrenees blows here due to the location of the bay. This has the advantage that it is not easy to abort – as in the Bay of Roses. However, Port de la Selva is not a surfing area for beginners. The Waves in the bay reach around 2 meters in «Normal» Tramontana.
Frequently asked questions about Port de la Selva
Where is Port de La Selva?
Port de la Selva is located in the Comarca Alt Empordà on the Costa Brava, on the other side of the Cap de Creus Nature Park, opposite Cadaqués.
What is special about Port de la Selva?
The fishing village still looks modest and authentic: white houses, fishing boats and outstretched nets, while neighboring Cadaqués stands for glamour.
Can you hike from Port de la Selva to the Sant Pere de Rodes monastery?
Yes, the ascent from Port de la Selva to the monastery follows the markings of the long-distance hiking trail GR-11. The monastery is high up on the Serra de Verdera.
Sources for the information in the box and in the questions: Gencat: Sant Pere de Rodes. Times, prices and rules change, please check the operator before visiting.
