Apartment in Cadaques
Location: Cadaques, Costa Brava Area, Catalonia, Spain 

Cadaqués is a beautiful white Mediterranean fishing village in Cap de Creus National Park. Originally it was a small walled village on a hill overlooked by the church of Sanat Maria. Parts of the wall are still to be seen. The restaurant Can Tito on c/ Vigilant is a great example with its murder hole over the door as you walk in.

Cadaqués was kept under the control of the count of Empúries, unlike its close neighbour Llança which came under the domain of the church. This meant it had a high degree of autonomy and independence and became one of the most important towns in the region.
Cadaqués has always been a rugged and rocky place, only accessable by foot or boat from the rest of Catalunya. In the early 20th century a large number of inhabitants of Cadaqués travelled or emigrated to Cuba (the figure has been estimated as one third of a village of approximately 1200 people). Many of these immigrants were financially successful in Cuba and returned to Cadaqués where they built large and ornate houses. A file example is Casa Blau on the seafront.

Cadaqués became a favourite haunt of artists like Duchamp, Dalí and Pixtot. There is a whole industry built up around Dalí in Cadaques, Port Ligat (where he lived) and Figueres (his birthplace), the capital of the district of Alt Empordà.

The wonderful thing about Cadaqués, is that the local council has been very strict with the local development, e.g. no building can go above three stories and development in the "old town" must be very sympathetic with the traditional style and character. As a result the town retains its charm, even in the busy summer months.
The town´s centre-piece is the church of Santa Maria- built between the 17th and 19th centuries. A feature of this beautiful church is the magnificent, elaborate Byzantine alterpiece with its statue of a pregnamt Madonna. The altar is worth viewing even from the main door at the cost of a few euro for illumination.
Useful Map of Cadaques

Living
Accommodation

  • Spacious living/dining area has a round table to seat 4 with an extension leaf to accommodate 6

  • Wood Burning Fireplace

  • TV with PC Connections, DVD, VCR and Radio/CD/Cassette Tape Player

  • The well designed fitted kitchen comes fully-equipped with Dishwasher, Refrigerator/Freezer, Excellent range of quality Cooking Utensils, Orange Juicer

  • Separate Washroom has Clothes Washer, Dryer and cleaning equipment.

Bed Linen and Bathroom Towels are supplied but not beach towels.
 

Sleeping Accommodation

  • A master bedroom with a large clothes closet.

 

  • A smaller bedroom with 2 twin beds and a clothes closet.

Location, Location, Location

 

 

 

 

The apartment, situated in the heart of Old Cadaques, is on a quite cul-de-sac, only 3 minutes walk from the sea front.

 

 

Built in 1988, the interiors reflect the high quality materials of the day.

A Small Balcony has seating for 2-4 at a table with welcome views of the sea.

 

 

 

 

 

Just 3 minutes walk away you are on this seafront.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port Lligat was the home of Salvadore Dali

 Activities Very Close By (10 mins walk):  Several Beaches, Fabulous Restaurants, Shopping, Boat/Canoe hire, Windsurfing, Scuba Diving, Excellent Snorkelling and Fishing,

Activities Close By (Within 10 miles/16 Km):  Tennis, Water Amusement Park, Karting, Zoo, Butterfly Park, Museums, Parachuting.

Casa Dali 5 minutes drive, 20 minutes walk

Cadaques is within the Cap de Creus National Park   The Cap is very popular with cyclists, hill walkers, botanists and scuba divers with literally hundreds of coves and beaches begging to be explored.
Rates (in Euros)
July, Augus 950/week
June 660/week
May 600/week
September 750/week
Easter, Christmas & New Years 750/week
Rest of the Year 470/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Phone: Renee at +34 972 258 395 (Spain) English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German and  Swedish Spoken.

or Edna at +353 25 32444 (Ireland) English, Spanish and French Spoken.

More Information on Cadaques

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