Girona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Cadaqués

Cadaqués is a town in Girona district, Catalonia, Spain, home to about 2,894 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 71 churches, 59 forts & heritage, 53 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Platja Gran (1 km), Santa Maria (1 km) and Castell de Sant Jaume (1 km).

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Cadaqués at a glance

Location
Girona district, Catalonia, Spain
Population
about 2,894
Coordinates
42.2886° N, 3.2771° E
Places within 50 km
224 (224 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cadaqués

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Churches near Cadaqués

82 churches within 100 km of Cadaqués. The closest is Santa Maria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cadaqués

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cadaqués. The closest is Castell de Sant Jaume (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cadaqués

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cadaqués. The closest is Puig de s'Alqueria (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Cadaqués

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cadaqués. The closest is Platja Gran (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cadaqués

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cadaqués. The closest is Parc Natural del Cap de Creus (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cadaqués

6 museums within 100 km of Cadaqués. The closest is Flour Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cadaqués

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cadaqués
  2. 1 km Santa Maria · church, Girona
  3. 3 km Puig Dels Bufadors · viewpoint, Girona
  4. 4 km Puig de s'Alqueria · viewpoint, Girona
  5. 2 km Castell de Sant Jaume · heritage site, Girona
  6. 1 km Platja Gran · beach, Catalonia
  7. 0 km Back to Cadaqués

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From travellers near Cadaqués

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How to reach Cadaqués

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    Within 15 km of Cadaqués

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cadaqués by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7182Santa Maria (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5963Castell de Sant Jaume (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5359Puig de s'Alqueria (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1920Platja Gran (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Parc Natural del Cap de Creus (7 km)
    Museums46Flour Museum (21 km)
    Other attractions33Monestir de Sant Pere de Rodes (12 km)
    Caves33Cova Foradada (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Illa de la Ferriola (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Estany de la Poma (28 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monestir de Sant Quirze de Colera (29 km)

    Cadaqués: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cadaqués?

    Platja Gran (beach, about 1 km), Santa Maria (church, about 1 km), Castell de Sant Jaume (heritage site, about 1 km), Puig de s'Alqueria (viewpoint, about 2 km), Puig Dels Bufadors (viewpoint, about 3 km), Puig de Sa Cruïlla (viewpoint, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cadaqués?

    224 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 59 forts & heritage, 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 beaches & coast, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Cadaqués?

    Santa Maria, about 1 km by road; Sant Joan de Palau-saverdera (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cadaqués?

    Castell de Sant Jaume, about 1 km by road; Sant Basili del Pení (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cadaqués?

    Puig de s'Alqueria, about 2 km by road; Puig Dels Bufadors (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cadaqués?

    Start in Cadaqués, visit Santa Maria, then Puig Dels Bufadors, then Puig de s'Alqueria, then Castell de Sant Jaume, then Platja Gran, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cadaqués?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cadaqués

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