Calella de Palafrugell Holiday Apartments - a quieter version of a classic sunsoaked Spanish beach break

Boasting some of the loveliest beaches on the Costa Brava, this town is an elegant place to choose for a seaside Spanish holiday. Calella de Palafrugell is one of the Costa Brava's more sophisticated towns, an elegant place of white buildings and traditional archways. It offers a good range of facilities for anyone who is looking to stay in Calella de Palafrugell holiday rentals, with the chance to experience some of the finest things Catalonia has to offer. One of the major reasons to book a stay in Calella de Palafrugell apartments is the annual Cantada d'Havaneres (Singing of Havaneres) Festival. This local celebration has a decidedly nautical flavour, as Havaneres are sea shanties. Ron cremat is the usual tipple to accompany this type of singing, a drink which is basically rum, that favourite drink of sailors, flambéed with coffee beans in terra cotta dishes. The festival takes place every July, making this an especially interesting time to visit.

Villas in Calella de Palafrugell - for a different kind of some holiday experience

Anyone looking for great places to eat will not be disappointed, especially if they are after some good seafood. There are a host of good restaurants to suit different palates in the town, and the local produce is very fine, whether from the sea or not. People staying with their families in Calella de Palafrugell holiday rentals may want to head to some of the seafront terraces, where the restaurants not only have great views of the ocean, but also offer a laid-back, child friendly vibe where time does not seem to matter.

Of course, with the sea playing such a prominent part in life in this corner of Catalonia, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy water sports and similar activities. People staying in Calella de Palafrugell holiday villas who want to enjoy what the sea has to offer should head to the nearby beaches of Llafranc and Tamariu, from where they can take pleasure boat cruises or enjoy a spot of kayaking. Anyone who wants to get under the water can also participate in some scuba diving or snorkelling. The architecture and history of the town is also well worth exploring. Les Voltes are situated close to the beaches of Port Bo and Calau, these 19th century buildings used to be used by fisherman to shelter from the rain. The Passeig del Canadell area has some fine looking 19th century summer houses, and literary enthusiasts can also visit the home of Catalan writer Josep Pla. A quieter place than others on the Costa Brava, Calella de Palafrugell is well worth a visit. Book a stay here in July to experience one of the Catalan coast’s best festivals. If you liked the divine golden beaches of Calella de Palafrugell, you'll love the soft Croatian coast near Villas in Pasman.