Things To Do in Cadaques

Seeing the sights in Cadaqués basically means strolling up and down the narrow streets, then lingering at a seafront bar and gazing out to sea. It’s worth the climb to Església de Santa María, a 16th-century Gothic church with a Baroque altar, both for the views of the church and the views from it. It is one of the most easterly churches in Spain. It stands in the old section of town, dominating the narrow hilly streets.

Nearby, the Fundacio Joan Vehi within the Cadaqués museum on Carrer Narcis Monturiol, 15 (; 📞 97-225-88-77) has a fascinating collection of photographs focusing on the town’s bohemian heritage. It’s open daily 10:30am–5:30pm in summer, closed on Tuesdays (check website for hours in low season).

Then wind your way down to the seafront, where several bars and restaurants serve simple lunches of grilled sardines and razor clams. The town’s stately white Casino, or social club, is where locals gather for a drink, but visitors are welcome too. A statue of Dalí (see above) stands whimsically by the stony beach, and a plaque on the wall at nearby Bar Meliton records where he played chess with Marcel Duchamp in the 1920s.

The unmissable Casa Salvador Dalí house museum is a short taxi ride or a steep 30-minute walk over the hill to Port Lligat. Look out for the large egg on the roof as you descend. If you have a car, the 20-minute drive to the lighthouse at Cap Creus and Spain’s most easterly point is wonderfully picturesque but be warned that there are traffic restrictions on public holidays, and you easily can pick up a fine. A shuttle bus is provided if the road is closed.