Beaches and coves | Beaches and coves Cadaqués
Platja Gran beach
Platja Gran beach in Cadaqués is the best located and busiest beach in this pretty and picturesque village in Alt Empordà. It is mainly made up of coarse sand and stones, and is about two hundred metres long. It is located right in the town centre, and there are two restaurants right on the beach that allow us to enjoy the local gastronomy to complete our stay in Cadaqués. On the promenade that follows the beach, we will find one of the many points of interest of the municipality, the statue of Salvador Dalí leaning on his walking stick.
Cadaqués has several car parks where you can leave your vehicle and walk to the beach. The area is accessible for people with reduced mobility and has showers.
Width (approx): 20 meters | Surface: Pebbles |
Length (approx): 200 meters | Location: Urban environment |
Visit Cadaqués
A picture postcard village
Cadaqués is one of the unique towns on the Costa Brava. Its geographical location in the middle of the rugged Cap de Creus led it to be practically isolated until the end of the 19th century. This peculiarity has enabled it to conserve a significant part of the original layout of many of its narrow, picturesque streets.
As a whole, the old quarter of Cadaqués is a protected historical area and has been declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest. Strolling through its narrow streets, surrounded by marvellous whitewashed houses with brightly coloured shutters, is one of the great charms of Cadaqués.
Its fantastic beaches and coves, sculpted by the effects of the tramontana wind, served as inspiration for the brilliant painter Salvador Dalí, who took up residence in the neighbouring town of Portlligat.