Cadaqués is an spanish municipality located in the Alt Empordà region on the eastern side of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, at the end of the Rodes mountain range. The rugged and steep character of the coast is determined by the contact of the Pyrenees with the Mediterranean, featuring numerous coves, cliffs, and small islets.
The name of Cadaqués is believed to have evolved from "Cabo de Quers" (rock cape) due to the large number of rocks found, particularly in the Cap de Creus area. The town's population is around 3,000, but it multiplies considerably during the summer and holiday seasons.
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The Cadaqués Tourist Office is located on the ground floor of an 18th-century maritime-style house, just a few meters away from Platja Gran. The house was once used as a wine cellar and the old wine press can still be seen in the office today. In addition to the main tourist office, there are three other tourist information points located at the entrance of the town, at Cap de Creus, and in Portlligat for the convenience of visitors.
Address and contact:
Cadaqués is a small town that is difficult to access as it is isolated from the rest of l'Empordà region due to its location between two mountains, the Puig de Paní and the Puig de Bufadors. As a result, during much of the 20th century, Cadaqués lived facing the sea and was practically isolated by land from neighboring towns.
Airport:
The closest airport is Girona, which is about 85 km away. There are several ways to travel to Cadaqués from the airport, including by bus, taxi, or private car. By car, the journey takes about 1 hour, while by bus it takes much longer, as you have to change in Girona city and the journey can last around 3 hours.
Bus:
The Moventis Sarfa company operates a line that goes from the Barcelona airport to Cadaqués and has seats available for people with reduced mobility. In Cadaqués, there is only one bus stop that connects the town with Roses, Llança, and other nearby towns.
Address and contact:
- Carrer de Sa Tarongeta, 29 - 17488 Cadaqués (Girona)
- Telephone: (+34) 902302025
Taxis:
The CB Taxi company has several taxis adapted for people with reduced mobility and provides service in the Cadaqués area and its surroundings. You can contact them through the web or by calling (+34) 659936772.
In Cadaqués there are several beaches accessible to people with reduced mobility, below we will mention them all, and we will detail some of them (The most importants.)
The accessible beaches are:
- Es Pianc Beach
- Es Poal Beach
- Playa de Gran and d' Es Portal
- Llane Grand and Petit beach
- Port d' Alguer beach
- Portlligat Beach
- Ros Beach
- Alqueria Grand Beach
- Ses Oliveres Beach
- Es Pianc Beach
It is an urban beach with dark sand, it is 30 meters long and 6 meters wide, with a medium occupancy rate and has special access for people with reduced mobility.
How to get to Es Pianc Beach by car:
There is no nearby road to get to Es Pianc Beach by car. In addition, the beach currently does not have parking for cars, so you will have to look for parking around the area.
How to get to Es Pianc Beach by bus:
Currently you have the possibility of reaching Es Pianc Beach by bus. The available options are the following: Intercity (Line at 1.5 Km).
Its services are:
- Litter bins
- Housekeeping
- food establishment
- drinking establishment
- nearby hospital
Again, it is an urban beach and it is 30 meters long and 8 meters wide, with a low occupancy rate. It has special accesses for people with reduced mobility.
How to get to Es Poal Beach by car:
There is no nearby road to get to Es Poal Beach by car. In addition, the beach currently does not have parking for cars, so you will have to look for parking around the area.
How to get to Es Poal Beach by bus:
Currently you have the possibility of reaching Es Poal Beach by bus. The available options are the following: Interurban (Roses-Cadaqués line, 1 Km away).
Its services are:
- Litter bins
- Housekeeping
- food establishment
- drinking establishment
- nearby hospital
Walk through the town:
Walking through Cadaqués can be challenging for people with reduced mobility due to the town's narrow and sloping streets. Many of the streets are cobbled with rocks extracted from the sea, making it difficult for wheeled vehicles to navigate.
The promenade (Calle Riba Nemesi Llorens) is well-paved and does not have a steep slope, making it a good option for people with reduced mobility. However, it is not recommended to explore the inner alleys of the town as they may have more obstacles and uneven surfaces.
It's always a good idea to check with the local tourist office or website for the most up-to-date information on accessibility and to plan your route accordingly.
Visit to Cap de Creus
Visiting Cap de Creus, located just a short distance from Cadaqués, is a must-do when in Cadaqués. The natural park offers incredible views of the Mediterranean, and the lighthouse is a great spot to take in the sights.
The best way to get to Cap de Creus from Cadaqués is by private car, but taxis are also available. The journey is about 8 km and takes around 18 minutes by car on a twisty road. The best time to go is at sunrise to be one of the first on the peninsula to see the sun in the morning.
Casa Serinyana (Serinyana House)
Casa Serinyana, also known as "La Casa Blaua" is a private property located on the seafront in Cadaqués. The house is a modernist-style building, built in 1913 by Salvador Sellés, in the purest style of Catalan modernism. The house covers 625 m2 and was restored in the 1980s, but still maintains its original essence and charm. It is known for its blue ceramic elements that frame doors and windows, wrought iron balconies, frescoes on the ceilings, hydraulic mosaic on the floor, art nouveau tiles and Murano lamps.
Unfortunately, it is not accessible to visit inside, but still it is an interesting place to see from outside.
Address: Plaça. des Portitxó, 17488 Cadaqués, Girona
The Rebost of Cadaqués
The Rebost of Cadaqués is a recently opened restaurant in Cadaqués that has received positive reviews from its customers. It is an accessible restaurant for people with reduced mobility, and offers vegan menus as well as an extensive wine list.
The average price per person is around €35. It's important to note that the restaurant is open only from Thursday to Sunday from 7:30 pm for dinner only. The restaurant is also equipped with accessible bathrooms.
- Address and contact:
- Carrer Miquel Rosset, 13, 17488 Cadaqués (Girona)
- Telephone: (+34)630502335
Restaurant Compartir Cadaqués https://www.compartircadaques.com/
The Compartir restaurant is located in the old town of Cadaqués and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The restaurant aims to create a comfortable and pleasant environment for its customers.
The kitchen philosophy at Compartir is based on the "picapica" concept, which is an easy to understand and unpretentious cuisine that is designed to be shared comfortably, liked and understood by the majority of the public.
The restaurant is also equipped with accessible bathrooms.
- Address and contact:
- Riera Sant Vicenç s/n 17488 Cadaqués (Girona)
- Telephone: (+34) 972258482
La Gritta Pizzeria https://www.pizzerialagritta.com/
La Gritta Pizzeria is a Mediterranean restaurant that specializes in exquisite pizzas and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The restaurant boasts beautiful views of the sea and is open every day from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
They also have a gluten-free menu available and have accessible bathrooms.
