Calella de Palafrugell
A Costa Brava fishing village of small coves, a protected old fishing quarter and a coastal path to Cap Roig.
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Calella de Palafrugell is a fishing village on the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain, part of the municipality of Palafrugell in Girona province. It is not the same as Calella, a larger, more commercial resort near Barcelona in the Maresme region. The village shares its stretch of coast with Llafranc, about 1 km north, and Tamariu, about 4 km north. The town avoids mass tourism. Most of its hotels and apartments sit back from the beach, and a few campsites lie away from the sea.
Port Bo, the old fishing quarter, is protected as a cultural asset of national importance. Its white houses with porches keep the original village layout. The former net-sewing and fish-auction vaults now hold restaurants in front of small fishing boats still moored on the sand. The Cami de Ronda, a well-built coastal path, links the coves along cliffs and through several tunnels. On the Cap Roig headland, the Castell de Cap Roig stands in large botanical gardens built between 1929 and 1975. The beaches meet Blue Flag standard.
Calella de Palafrugell in five
- Walk the Camí de Ronda to LlafrancThe coastal path from Calella to Llafranc takes about 30–45 minutes past small coves. Wear grip shoes, and carry water in summer when shade is limited.
- Add the Cap Roig garden and summer concertsThe botanical garden at Cap Roig sits on a cliff above the sea and hosts a summer music festival. Check the official site for opening hours and concert dates before you book.
- Park on the edge and walk inThe village center is small and its lanes are narrow. Use the car parks on the approach road, and arrive early for beach days in July and August.Palafrugell
- Plan transfers from GironaGirona-Costa Brava airport is about 45 minutes by road. Coaches reach Palafrugell from Barcelona, and a local bus or taxi covers the last stretch.Costa Brava
Things to do in Calella de Palafrugell
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Need to know
- Airport
- Girona-Costa Brava (GRO), about 45 min by road; Barcelona about 1.5–2 hr
- Getting there
- Coach to Palafrugell, then local bus or taxi; a car is easiest
- Getting around
- Walk; coastal paths to coves and Llafranc
- Best base
- Calella or Llafranc for coves; Palafrugell for shops and lower prices
- Time needed
- 2–4 days for beach and walking
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Quiet, coolJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Quiet, coolFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 46 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Spring walksMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring walks
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Mild, greenAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low14°Warm, brightMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, bright
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Swim seasonJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Swim season
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 20 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, packedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, packed
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low19°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Quiet, mildOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, mild
- NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low12°Cool, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Cold, lightsDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, lights
Average daily high and low in Calella de Palafrugell, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Calella de Palafrugell
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 9°
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- 52%
- Wind
- 23 km/h
- Chance of rain
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Monday, November 2
- Today17°12°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue13°10°83%Tuesday: Rain. High 13°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Wed15°9°88%Wednesday: Rain. High 15°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Thu16°10°15%Thursday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Fri17°11°14%Friday: Clear. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sat18°11°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun19°16°31%Sunday: Rain. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 31%.
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What's on in Calella de Palafrugell
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- Mar–AprDansa de la MortGirona, a day trip
- Jul–AugFestival de PeraladaFigueres, a day trip
Before you go to Calella de Palafrugell
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Rules for Calella de Palafrugell, checked
- Spain is part of the Schengen Area. Check the entry rules for your passport on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site before you travel.Source
- Non-EU visitors are fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the current rules on the European Commission website.
- The Castell de Cap Roig is a protected cultural asset. Check the gardens' own website for entry times and tickets before you go.
Plan around Calella de Palafrugell
Cities, regions and entry rules for visitors
Read the guideCosta BravaCoves, villages and coastal paths
Read the guidePalafrugellThe inland town behind the coves
Read the guideCadaquésA whitewashed village further north
Read the guideGironaA medieval old town, an hour away
Read the guideTossa de MarWalled old town and a bay, south along the coast
Read the guideCalella de Palafrugell FAQ
Is Calella de Palafrugell worth visiting?
Yes for quiet coves, an arcaded old harbor and coastal paths, if you do not need a lot of nightlife. It is small, so two or three nights is plenty.
Calella de Palafrugell or Llafranc: which is better?
Calella for arcades and a lively harbor; Llafranc for a longer beach and a calmer feel. They are 30–45 minutes apart on foot, so you can stay in one and walk to the other.
How do you get to Calella de Palafrugell?
By car from Girona airport in about 45 minutes, or by coach from Barcelona to Palafrugell and then a local bus or taxi. A car makes the coves easy.
When is the best time to visit Calella de Palafrugell?
June and September for warm sea and fewer crowds, May for walking. July and August are busy, and many places close from November to March.
Is Calella de Palafrugell good for families?
Yes, the small beaches have calm water and there is a short coastal path. Parking is tight in summer, so ask your hotel about arrangements before you arrive.