A weekend getaway for Barcelonans. An artist’s muse for light and color. A serene escape with the beauty and culture of its more glitzy coastal counterparts, but without the crowds or outrageous extravagance. Cadaques is all this and more and it can be seen plainly in the inspired work of Salvador Dali and Picasso, and in the smiling faces of visitors walking along the beaches and through the charming town.
Conveniently located just a couple of hours from Barcelona and even closer to France, Cadaques has been a popular favorite of nearby residents for week long holidays or weekends drenched in sun and surf. The dramatic scenery is by virtue of the powerful waves and winds that have sculpted the surrounding mountains and hills into their picturesque formations. The name “Costa Brava” or “wild coast” is a nickname rightly earned as the impressive and untamed golden rocks rise from the sea. These thrilling vistas and shimmering light reflecting off the Mediterranean waters inspired Dali to once say, “I have had a wonderful time, as always, in this ideal and fantastic village of Cadaqués; there, at the side of the Latin sea, I have quenched my desire for light and color; I have spent the sultry summer days, painting like mad, trying to translate the incomparable beauty of the sea and sun-beaten shore.” Dali wasn’t the only one attracted to this charming seaside escape; other artists, musicians, writers, and creative visionaries like Man Ray, Frederico Garcia Lorca, Rene Magritte, and Walt Disney all spent time in Cadaques and drew inspiration from the fabled setting.
Even if your own creative side isn’t in need of encouragement, the other aspects of Cadaques are capable of quenching desires for excellent dining, museum discovery, and good old-fashioned sun bathing. Wander through the cobbled streets of the village and find a sidewalk cafe to settle into and sample fresh seafood and a delicious glass of local wine. Scout out the Dali House museum and observe the quirky collection of Dali’s possessions as well as the improvements and additions he made to the home. The warmth of the sun is hard to ignore and you have wonderful beaches and the pristine Mediterranean waters that invite you to experience everything from soaking in the brilliant rays, scuba diving, boating, or wind surfing. The wild natural landscape surrounding the water also offers opportunities for hiking and picnicking and you may even discover your own private bay for your aquatic follies.
The secluded location of Cadaques may fool you into thinking it’s a simple fishing village, but the spirited and (literally) colorful history of the rugged coastal town along with its sweeping panoramas and unique terrain create an enviable location for your next vacation with Time & Place.
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