COSTA BRAVA / CADAQUÉS AND SURROUNDINGS

Cadaqués and surroundings

The charm of Cadaqués and its surroundings is undeniable. Fishing villages, beaches with crystal clear water, hidden coves and routes that lead to lighthouses with breathtaking views, will be just some of the wonders that the visitor will find in this area of the Costa Brava.

In 2020, Cadaqués was chosen 'The most beautiful coastal town in Spain' by the prestigious travel guide Lonely Planet.

This small municipality, of less than 3,000 inhabitants, offers an inspiring landscape to its visitors who, in addition, if they want to discover more riches of the area, will have the opportunity to know other beautiful corners, very close to Cadaqués!

Portlligat - Salvador Dalí House

Portlligat is one of the best known coves in Cadaqués, as it was the residence of the painter Salvador Dalí for much of his life, together with his wife Gala.

The artist was fascinated by the tranquility of this landscape, which offered him the necessary inspiration to carry out many of his artistic works, known worldwide.

Although, originally, this small construction was a fishermen's hut, today, the Dalí House Museum offers visitors the possibility of touring the different rooms of the artist's refuge, in addition to being able to contemplate several of his personal and artistic objects.

Visit this beautiful place, located less than 10 minutes by car from Hostal Vehí.

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Cap de Creus

Cap de Creus is located 8 km from Hostal Vehí. It is the easternmost tip of the peninsula and, since 1998, it is the first terrestrial maritime Natural Park in Catalonia.

From there, we can see the lighthouse of Cap de Creus and follow some of the hiking trails that will take us through magnificent landscapes, sculpted by the Tramontana and the strong waves that, with the passage of time, have been defining the orography of the area.

Cala Nans lighthouse

The lighthouse of Cala Nans can be seen from almost anywhere in Cadaqués. You can reach it by the coastal path that goes along the entire coast of the bay of Cadaqués.

It is an excursion to do with the family, in which you discover landscapes and places that are not seen from the village, such as the beach of Sa Sabolla, just before reaching the lighthouse.

Once you arrive at the lighthouse, you can enjoy one of the best views of the bay of Cadaqués.

Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes

The monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes is located just half an hour (20 km) from Hostal Vehí.

This monastery, dated in the XI century, stands imposing on one of the peaks of the Serra de Rodes (a set of mountains located on the seafront in the Alt Empordà region).

The views from this monumental complex are impressive, since you can see the bay of Port de la Selva and part of the Cap de Creus massif.

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