Cadaques Tourism Spain The History Travel Guide Information

Cadaques Tourism, Spain. The History, Travel Guide Information. Cadaqus gleams above the cobalt-blue waters of a rocky bay on Catalonia's most easterly outcrop. This easygoing whitewashed village owes its allure in part to its windswept pebble beaches, meandering lanes, pretty harbour and the wilds of nearby Cap de Creus, but it's Salvador Dal who truly gave Cadaqus its sparkle. The surrealist artist spent family holidays here during his youth, and lived much of his later life at nearby Port Lligat, where the Dals' otherworldly seaside home stands. Thanks to Dal and other luminaries, such as his friend Federico Garca Lorca, Cadaqus pulled in a celebrity crowd, and still does. Summer in Cadaqus is very busy, so advance bookings can make or break a trip. September is less crowded, while tourist amenities begin to slumber from mid-October. There can also be sea storms at this time of year, bringing autumn breaks to an abrupt and soggy halt. Cadaques sits on a charming bay sheltered between two sections of land which stick out into the ocean. The bay is called the Bay of Cadaques. The main square of Cadaques, Es Passeig, is on the harbour and is a great place to sit and relax or enjoy a meal. Cadaques is the prettiest village on this stretch of the coast and wandering around the streets of whitewashed houses decked out in bougainvillea is a real pleasure. Walk around the harbour and the surrounding headland and you can see why this small fishing village was such a magnet for many of the world's top-class artists.