{"id":85504,"date":"2017-05-02T10:17:53","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T08:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=85504"},"modified":"2018-04-23T15:24:27","modified_gmt":"2018-04-23T13:24:27","slug":"visit-calella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Calella"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re getting a bit of cabin fever and want to get out of the city then the idyllic town of <strong>Calella<\/strong>, just up the coast northeast of <strong>Barcelona<\/strong> is a great option. <strong>Calella<\/strong> offers just about everything you might be looking for, for a weekend away or <strong>day trip:<\/strong>\u00a0golden beaches, tranquil <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/terrace-poble-sec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor terraces<\/a>, a\u00a0plethora of good restaurants and a lively nightlife. <strong>Calella<\/strong> is now certified as a Sports Tourism Destination by the Catalan Tourism Agency so you can be sure there are also lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/water-sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sports activities<\/a> on hand for those looking for an active break. Throughout the year the town also hosts a number of music events and handicrafts festivals that may peak the interest of any culture vultures.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#How_to_get_there\" title=\"How to get there\">How to get there<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#The_best_times_to_visit_and_things_to_do\" title=\"The best times to visit and things to do\">The best times to visit and things to do<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#Relax_on_the_beaches\" title=\"Relax on the beaches\">Relax on the beaches<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#Explore_the_historic_Lighthouse_of_Calella\" title=\"Explore the historic Lighthouse of Calella\">Explore the historic Lighthouse of Calella<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#Play_some_games\" title=\"Play\u00a0some games\">Play\u00a0some games<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#Visit_the_Municipal_Museum_Archive_of_Calella\" title=\"Visit the Municipal Museum Archive of Calella\">Visit the Municipal Museum Archive of Calella<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-calella\/#Take_in_the_view_at_Parc_Dalmau\" title=\"Take in the view at Parc Dalmau\">Take in the view at Parc Dalmau<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_there\"><\/span>How to get there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>By car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have a car it is very easy and quick to get to<strong> Calella<\/strong> by taking the C 32 motorway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By train<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_85509\" style=\"width: 297px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85509\" class=\" wp-image-85509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pexels-photo-26454-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"181\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you prefer to catch a train this is a very easy option as there are trains going there every 20 minutes or so during the day from Placa Catalunya or Estacio Sants, and the journey takes roughly 1 hour. The train you need is C1 &#8211; destination Blanes and the railway runs along the coastal line so you can enjoy the stunning views of the sea throughout your <strong>trip<\/strong>. You can use a regular T-10 ticket to get there as it includes <strong>Calella<\/strong>. To save time and stress on the day, you can look on the train service website to plan your journey and\u00a0book your tickets\u00a0in advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By bus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is also really easy to get to <strong>Calella<\/strong> by bus, which leaves from Barcelona Nord coach station a few times a day. For the most updated timetables, you can look on their website. You can also catch the 603 Aeroport Prat &#8211; Barcelona &#8211; Blanes (per N-ll) coach from Barcelona&#8217;s airport, which goes to Calella about five times per day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_times_to_visit_and_things_to_do\"><\/span>The best times to visit and things to do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We would suggest you visit <strong>Calella<\/strong>\u00a0in the spring when there aren\u2019t so many crowds lining the beaches and seafront promenades and taking up all the good restaurants and bars!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/maresme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Things to do on the Maresme coast<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relax_on_the_beaches\"><\/span>Relax on the beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are three fantastic<strong> beaches in Calella<\/strong> that are worth a visit, depending on what you want from your trip:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platja De Les Roques<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Translated as Beach of the Rocks, this <strong>beach<\/strong> is one for nature-lovers. Located to the South of the main town, you will find the <strong>beach<\/strong> set in the foothills of the incredible Montnegre Natural Park, overlooked by pine trees, with clear waters to swim in.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Platja De Garb\u00ed<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_85507\" style=\"width: 287px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-85507\" class=\" wp-image-85507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pexels-photo-29724-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"185\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-85507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For those looking for a tranquil promenade walk, this is the <strong>beach<\/strong>\u00a0to go to. Located just in front of the town\u2019s main hotel area, <strong>Garbi\u00a0beach <\/strong>has a scenic promenade, you can walk on, which is also dotted with exercise points, beach volleyball, and football areas and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rent-bikes-sants-montjuic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bike <\/a>lane for keen cyclists. The<strong> beach<\/strong> is adapted for wheelchairs and there are lots of pleasant bars where you can enjoy some tapas and a drink by the waterside whilst soaking in the beautiful views.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platja Gran<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One for the night-time owls, this fairly big <strong>beach<\/strong> gets buzzing at night time with lots of entertainment, restaurants and bars to while away the evening. In the daytime, for those looking for a bit of an adventure, this <strong>beach<\/strong> has a great offering of water sports, from kite-surfing and surfing to paddle boarding.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_historic_Lighthouse_of_Calella\"><\/span>Explore the historic Lighthouse of Calella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The famous<strong> lighthouse of Calella<\/strong> is an absolute must when you come for your trip. It is a museum in part and a very important symbol of the town\u2019s heritage; it was built in 1856 and its light can be seen from over 35 miles away!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>lighthouse<\/strong>\u00a0has different working schedules depending on the time of year you visit. The price of admission isn\u2019t exactly cheap, costing 32\u20ac per person, but it really is\u00a0worth the visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/minigolf-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Play mini golf in\u00a0Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Play_some_games\"><\/span>Play\u00a0some games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_86588\" style=\"width: 224px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-86588\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-86588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/game-1835292_960_720-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-86588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Calella<\/strong> also has an entertainment center which offers a whole host of fun to be enjoyed; from an\u00a018-hole\u00a0mini golf course, American-style\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/bowling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bowling<\/a>\u00a0room and a\u00a0game\u00a0room featuring pool, foosball and air hockey tables. There is also a good restaurant if you&#8217;ve worked\u00a0up an appetite during your gaming session!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Municipal_Museum_Archive_of_Calella\"><\/span>Visit the Municipal Museum Archive of Calella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Calella<\/strong> <strong>Municipal Museum Archive<\/strong> offers a variety of interesting exhibitions covering the history and heritage of the town as well as inspiring art in the impressive Gallartt Gallery which can be found on the first floor<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0The <strong>museum<\/strong>\u00a0occupies a seventeenth-century mansion with a wondrous stone parapet fa\u00e7ade and original windows.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_in_the_view_at_Parc_Dalmau\"><\/span>Take in the view at Parc Dalmau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dalmau Park<\/strong> is a large area with beautiful views out to the sea and a tranquil setting to relax.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for an apartment in the city?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>ShBarcelona<\/em><\/a><\/strong><em>\u00a0is the answer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>* Main photo by Felipoween via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"85504\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">3<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re getting a bit of cabin fever and want to get out of the city then the idyllic town of Calella, just up the coast northeast of Barcelona is a great option. 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