Cadaqués: The White Village of the Costa Brava is the dreamy corner where the Mediterranean merges with art and tranquility.
Located in the northeast corner of Spain, in the Alt Empordà region (Girona), it is surrounded by the Cap de Creus Natural Park, with steep cliffs and secret coves.
It is picturesquely accessed via a winding road through the mountains (the views are worth it!).
It wasn't until the 1960s that a road arrived, and its isolation was complete, making it one of the most beautiful villages in Catalonia.
The sunset light here inspired generations of painters.
The Church of Santa María de Cadaqués: The White Jewel of the Town, of Baroque origin, stands at the highest point in the old town, with panoramic views of the sea and the whitewashed streets. Built on the site of an old Gothic church destroyed by pirates in 1543 (attack by the famous corsair Barbarossa).
Iconic access: To get there, you'll climb its steep alleys, a photographic experience in itself.
Among the famous artists who have spent their days here, the following names stand out: Eugenio D'Ors, who wrote about his summer stays, Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Joan Miró, Richard Hamilton, Albert Ràfols-Casamada, Antoni Pitxot, Rafael Durancamps, among many others.
🎨 Artistic Soul
Dalí's refuge: His home-studio in Portlligat (now a museum) was his creative sanctuary.
Artist mecca: From Picasso to Matisse, everyone fell under its spell.
Boutique galleries: Contemporary art on every corner.
🏖️ What to Do
Get lost in the maze of cobblestone streets and white houses with blue details.
Sunbathe on Platja Gran or discover pristine coves like Sa Conca.
Excursion to the Cala Nans Lighthouse (picture-perfect views).
Taste suquet de peix (fish stew) at a beach bar.
If you're a scuba diving lover, the dives are incredible, full of currents and challenges.
Tuesday (market day) is the special day to see it as the artists intended: authentic and unhurried.
The road that surrounds the town connects you to the famous Port Ligat, the sanctuary of the Master, Salvador Dalí. This is where you'll find the most beautiful houses in Cadaqués.