Cadaqués
A whitewashed fishing village on Catalonia's Costa Brava, known for Salvador Dalí's house at nearby Portlligat and rocky coves at the edge of Cap de Creus.
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Cadaqués is a whitewashed fishing village on the Costa Brava in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, close to the French border. The old town wraps around a small bay, with narrow lanes, white houses and boats pulled up on the shore. Salvador Dalí lived at nearby Portlligat, and his house-museum there is the main reason many visitors come. Past the village, the Cap de Creus natural park has dry, rocky coves and cliffs, and the cape is the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula.
Cadaqués suits travelers who like rocky coves more than long sandy beaches. Two or three nights gives time for the old town, the Dalí house and a walk on the cape. Summer brings the most visitors, so spring and autumn are easier for walking and parking. Figueres, Dalí's hometown, and Girona are both within a drive, so either can be added to the trip.
Cadaqués in five
- Book Dalí's house at Portlligat aheadThe painter's house-museum in Portlligat is visited on timed, small-group slots. Book on the official site before you travel, since summer slots can sell out.
- Take the coach or arrive earlyA winding road leads in, and parking is tight on summer weekends. Coaches from Figueres and Barcelona save the drive, or arrive before 10am.
- Walk out to Cap de CreusCoastal paths lead to the Cap de Creus lighthouse through bare rock and low scrub. There is little shade, so start early in summer and carry water.
- Expect the tramuntana windA strong northerly wind blows through the area on many days and can close boat trips. Check the forecast before booking, and pack a windproof layer.Costa Brava
Need to know
- Airport
- Girona-Costa Brava (GRO), about 1 hr 15 by road; Barcelona (BCN) about 2.5 hr
- Getting there
- Coaches from Figueres and Barcelona; no train
- Getting around
- Walk; coastal paths and boats to nearby coves
- Best base
- The village center or Portlligat
- Time needed
- 1 day; 2 with Dalí and Cap de Creus
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Quiet, windyJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, windy
- FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Quiet, windyFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, windy
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Cool, brightMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, bright
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Spring walksAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring walks
- MayPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm, greenMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Beach opensJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach opens
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, packedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, packed
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Quiet, mildOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
- NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cold, lightsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Cadaqués, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cadaqués
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
14
- Feels like
- 9°
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Cadaqués
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°14°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue15°13°40%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 40%.
- Wed15°10°35%Wednesday: Rain. High 15°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Thu18°13°48%Thursday: Drizzle. High 18°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Fri17°10°46%Friday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 46%.
- Sat16°9°11%Saturday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 11%.
- Sun17°11°23%Sunday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 23%.
Updated 09:35 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Mar–AprDansa de la MortGirona, a day trip
- Jul–AugFestival de PeraladaFigueres, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Figueresabout 40 min by roadThe Dalí Theatre-Museum and a lively old center.Read the guide
- Cap de Creusabout 20 min by carA rugged cape with a lighthouse and wild coves.
- Gironaabout 1 hr 15 min by carA medieval old town and a river of colored houses.Read the guide
Before you go to Cadaqués
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Rules for Cadaqués, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check the entry rules for your passport on the Spanish Foreign Ministry site before you fly.Source
- Non-EU visitors may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Cap de Creus is a protected natural park. Check the park's rules on camping, fires and dogs on the Catalan parks portal before you go.Source
- For police, ambulance or fire in Spain, call 112.
Plan around Cadaqués
Cities, regions and entry rules for visitors
Read the guideCosta BravaCoves, villages and coastal paths
Read the guideFigueresDalí's theater-museum, 40 minutes away
Read the guideCalella de PalafrugellAnother quiet cove village further south
Read the guideGironaA medieval old town on the way in
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropeCatalonia's per-night charge and how it shows up
Read the guideCadaqués FAQ
Is Cadaqués worth visiting?
Yes for the village, the rocky coves and the Dalí link. It is a slow, scenic stop rather than a big-sights destination, and the winding road is part of the cost.
How do you get to Cadaqués?
By coach from Figueres or Barcelona, or by car from Girona or the border area. There is no train station, and parking is hard in summer, so arrive early.
Can you visit Cadaqués as a day trip?
Yes from Figueres, Girona or Barcelona, but the drive takes a while. Stay a night if you want quiet evenings, Dalí's house and a walk to Cap de Creus.
When is the best time to visit Cadaqués?
May, June, September and October for warm days, calmer crowds and clear walking. July and August are hot and packed, and the wind can blow in any month.
Do you need to book Dalí's house in Portlligat?
Yes. Visits run on timed slots for small groups, and summer tickets sell out. Book on the official site and check opening days before planning your route.