Think of your favourite place in the world. How many of them come to your mind? For many people, Cadaqués is one of those happy places which makes it on the list of the favourite villages. So if you are thinking of planning one of those weekend trips from Barcelona, you should definitely include Cadaqués on the list. The best part: it will take around 2-3 hours to arrive from Barcelona to Cadaqués.
Visit Salvador Dalí Casa-Museum in Portlligat
If you have a couple of days to spend in this area, we also recommend to visit spots nearby. One of them is the Salvador Dalí Museum in Portlligat. Dalí, the famous Catalan painter, lived here. A must visit spot if you want to know more about his History and the place where he spent his life with his muse, Gala. You can’t miss this beautiful spot! Lots of tourists come from Barcelona to Cadaqués just to visit the place which was home to this artist.
Coffee at the community center Casino de Cadaqués
Walk the seafront while eating ice-cream
In the afternoon, you can walk the seafront while eating ice-cream. At one point in the way, you will meet a pretty famous personality in this village… the statue of Salvador Dalí!
Walk the streets of Cadaqués
First thing to do: walk the streets of this beautiful village. White walls, narrow streets and still local businesses of art, handmade-jewellery, clothes… To discover them you just have to get lost in those magic streets and its pavement made out of stone.
Not only its beauty can be appreciated in the daylight, Cadaqués it is also beautiful at night.
Eat seafood
Cadaqués is a fisherman village, and there are many restaurants where you can eat the most fresh seafood. Some of them are located in front of the sea, so we recommend you to save one night to enjoy a delicious dinner with views.This is one of those weekend getaways from barcelona to enjoy Catalan gastronomy as well.
Just lie on the sand
Whether you visit Cadaques in Summer or Autumn, lying on the sand is also a must-do. The views from there are beautiful since you get to see a perfectly drawn skyline with the iconic boats on the background.
Sunset at Cap de Creus
If you want to explore nature and beautiful sea spots, include the natural park Cap de Creus on your list. The views are amazing, and if you visit this area during late spring or summer you can take a dip in the sea. To end up your day, we recommend you to walk up to the lighthouse to get the best views of the sunset. Also if you have time, you can turn this weekend getaway from Barcelona into a one-week holidays to get to explore deeply this beautiful area of La Costa Brava.
How to arrive from Barcelona to Cadaqués
- By car: A two and a half hour drive and you will get there. AP-7 exit 4, then N-II and C-260, and the final road GI-614 to arrive to Cadaqués finally (Check detailed info on Google Maps).
- By public transport: it will take a bit more time, we recommend you to take the bus.
Moventis-Sarfa: this bus company offers rides to diverse destinations in Costa Brava. It departs from Barcelona Nord Bus station and will take you to Cadaqués in 3 hours approximately. You can buy your tickets in advance on the website.
Ready to enjoy one of the best weekend trips from Barcelona? If you want to keep exploring other beautiful destinations, don’t miss the article Daytrip: From Barcelona to Girona.
