WHERE TO STAY IN CADAQUÉS: THE BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS, PARKING & THINGS TO DO.
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Picture a beautiful, whitewashed village. Theres's tourists but not overly so due to the more remote location. Summer days are spent exploring the coves and caves from a boat and sipping on a cocktail from the waterfront bars. This is Cadaqués.
Cadaqués is also well known for being a place that celebrates the artist Salvador Dalí who lived in the Cadaqués area for many years. You can still visit the same Salvador Dalí House today.
To help with planning a trip to this beautiful part of the world make sure to check out the drop-down menu that covers parking in Cadaqués (harder than you might think) and what to do whilst you are there.
If you want to know where to stay in Cadaqués you can find 14 hotels listed, all highly rated and within a walkable distance to central Cadaqués, each showcasing the personality of the village in different ways.
Select from the drop-down menu below to discover some extra helpful information on Cadaqués.
WHAT TO DO IN CADAQUÉS:
SWIMMING
Cadaqués has many little beaches and coves to visit. Here is a few of the favorites:
- Platja Gran - PortIIigat - Es LIaner - Cala Sa Conca - Cala Nans
SALVADOR DALÍ MUSEUM AND HOUSE
Salvador Dalí lived in Cadaqués (PortIIigat) throughout his adult life, transforming a fisherman's hut into his own personal studio. Today when visiting Cadaqués you can go see this house.
There is also a Salvador Dalí museum in downtown Cadaqués called Expo Dalí that features some of his work.
Below are some tours FROM Barcelona that are a great way to see this historic town and Dalí's House without having to venture to Cadaqués yourself.
BOAT TOURS AND HIRES
What's better than seeing the whitewashed town of Cadaqués from the sea!
There are many options for boat tours/hires in Cadaqués:
Cadaqués:
Cadaqués Blue Experience - Boat tours exploring the Cap de Creus Natural Park.
Taxi Boat Cadaqués - Personalized boat trips.
Cadaqués Charter - Personalized boat trips.
Cadaqués Boats - Boat hire
Charter Sant Isidre - Historic boat hire, rent, and overnight stays
PortIIigat:
Classic Boats Cadaqués - Traditional wooden llaüts rentals (Pictured)
Mar Acústic - Live music performed onboard with the spectacular natural acoustics of the Cap de Creus Nature Reserve.
Cadaqués Tours - Boat charter
Dali Boat Tour Cadaqués - Sail abroad the GaLa, once Salvador Dalí’s personal boat.
Bellamar Cadaqués Boat Tour - Personalized boat tours on a traditional wooden boat.
HIKING
Camí de Ronda is an epic coastal hike that trails along the coastline of Costa Brava.
From Cadaqués you can hike smaller parts of the trail. Here are some recommended walks around Cadaqués:
- Coastal hike from Cadaqués to Far de Cala Nans.
- Lighthouse hike. Cadaqués to Far del Cap de Crues. - Tudela area to Paratge de Tudela Did you know there is also a 60km Cap de Crues loop you can enjoy on a bike?
KAYAKING
Cadaqués has many coves and beaches to explore. Some which can be done by kayaking. You can hire a kayak or go on one of the local tours. Onesclubcadaques offers both tours and hire of kayaks, as well as other water sport options.
ARCHITECTURE
Cadaqués is a picturesque town full of pretty buildings and streets. Here is a couple of well-liked locations:
-Casa Serinyana
-Santa Maria de Cadaqués Church (pictured) -Juderia de Cadaqués (Jewish quarter of Cadaqués)
-Salvador Dali House Museum
PARKING IN CADAQUÉS:
Cadaqués is an historic picturesque village full of winding narrow cobblestone streets and steep hills. Because of this there are strict guidelines when taking a car into Cadaqués.
There is resident only zones in Cadaqués where only residents are allowed to drive their cars. There are other areas where car access is timed and only allowed at certain parts of the day, or time of the year. This website is a great source of information for parking information and about the town of Cadaqués.
The easiest way if driving to Cadaqués is to park your car at one of the designated parking areas and walk the 5-10minutes into the village.
Below is a map of where you can park your car, motorhome, or caravan. There is both paid and free parking options. Click on the P icons to learn more.
HOTEL MAP
Here is the full list of all the hotels we will cover in the list below. You can click on the tags to go straight to the hotel or scroll through for the full pricing, photos, and descriptions. Don't forget that each hotel is color coded to indicate price. For the full price breakdown go to my hotel map page here.
HOTELS:
1 🟡Tramuntana Hotel 2 🟠Can Set
7 🟣Apartamento Poal Cadaques
8 ⚫La Casa Verda
9 🟡Hostal Vehi
10🟠Hotel Horta d´en Rahola
11 🟠Voramar Apartamento
12🟣Boutique Hotel Villa Gala
13🟣Roques - Casa en primera linea de mar en Cadaques
14🟣Beachfront Penthouse
HOTELS IN CENTRAL CADAQUÉS SPECIAL NOTES: > REMEMBER THE COLOR CODING FOR PRICING WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN MORE DETAIL HERE
> THE COLOR CODING ALWAYS INDICATES THE MAX PRICE BRACKET YOU WOULD PAY FOR A ROOM IN PEAK SEASON.
1. 🟡TRAMUNTANA HOTEL
Tramuntana Hotel is situated up in the hills of Cadaqués old town in a restored old stone house. The adults only hotel features a minimalist aesthetic and is known for its whitewashed walls, both inside and out. Breakfast in the morning is homemade and can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace overlooking the picturesque town of Cadaqués.
From:
AUD $200+
USD $140+
EUR €120+
Per night
2.🟠CAN SET
Can Set is a boutique b&b located in the heart of Cadaqués. With only 6 rooms it has an intimate and cosy feel. Some of the suites even offer a sea view. On the ground floor is Restaurant Set which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is known for their tapas style food.
From: AUD $250+
USD $180+
EUR €155+
Per night
3.🟠STUDIO CALA BONA
Located in the central part of Cadaqués close to the beach is Studio Cala Bona. The design is coastal Mediterranean and whilst a small space it still contains a kitchenette, bathroom, and sofa bed. Enjoy the town and sea views from your own little balcony.
From: AUD $310+
USD $225+
EUR €190+
Per night
4. 🟠HOTEL PLAYA SOL
Hotel Playa Sol is a beachfront 4-star resort located across from Es Pianc Beach. It's a 5minute walk to the town center and has its own (seasonal) outdoor pool, bar, steam room, jacuzzi, basketball, tennis, and paddle courts. The rooms are comfortable and contemporary with different features available in different rooms such as a sea view, garden view, balcony, bathtub, or a courtyard.
From: AUD $235+
USD $170+
EUR €145+
Per night
5. 🟣RIBA PITXOT GUESTHOUSES
The are 3 Riba Pitxot Guesthouses with each consisting of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and separate toilet. They each have a fully equipped kitchen and their own private terraces to make the most of the waterfront location. Design is a modern Mediterranean aesthetic.
From: AUD $385+
USD $275+
EUR €235+
Per night
6. 🟣EL PORRÓ
Located in the heart of the old town, El Porró is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom holiday rental. Recently restored it now has a loft style layout and modern furnishings. Cook a meal in the rustic style kitchen or take in the views from your own outdoor terrace.
From: AUD $870+ USD $625+ EUR €535+ Per night
7. 🟣APARTMENTO POAL CADAQUES
A beachfront apartment with stunning sea views. The apartment sleeps 4 and has 1 bedroom, sofa beds, and 2 bathrooms. The apartment is rated highly for its unbeatable location which is close by to Platja Es Poal and many shops and restaurants.
From AUD $385+ USD $280+ EUR €240+ Per night
8. ⚫LA CASA VERDA
La Casa Verda is a recently renovated 1920s Mediterranean style villa that can sleep up to 20 people, located just 30m from the beach. The whole villa is yours and has 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Other features include an 8m swimming pool, steam bath, garden, and gourmet kitchen.
From: AUD $2670+
USD $1920+
EUR €1650+
Per night
Just a heads up:
Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links (to be safe assume all). This helps me to be able to spend more time giving you great hotel recommendations. There is no cost to you but means I get a small commission from every booking made. If you plan to book through these sites anyway it would be much appreciated - but hope in the very least, you found somewhere to stay that you might not have otherwise. Thanks, Kirrily 😊
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