Holiday rentals and apartments in Calella

With its wonderful, eclectic mix of incredible architecture, chic, historical facades, green spaces, delectable Catalan restaurant fare and gorgeous beaches, this coastal region north of Barcelona is a very popular tourist destination. Come and spend time in the heart of Spain's beautiful Costa del Maresme region! This picture-perfect destination offers endless photo opportunities and wonderful, shopping, dining and sightseeing possibilities.

Savour an unforgettable family or group holiday with access to all the best historical sights, beaches, dining and day trips from Calella. Choose from a variety of cosy accommodation options in Calella where you can make yourself at home in a comfortably decorated holiday rental. Fully equipped selections offer ample space to accommodate groups of 3, 5, 7 or even 19 guests! Many of the immaculate holiday lettings on offer have a stunning balcony view with accommodation options that boast the use of a sparkling pool in a secluded garden. Most accommodation options are under 200 m from the beach!

Holidays in Calella: The area and getting around

Calella is the buzzing holiday capital of Spain's Costa del Maresme located an hour north of Barcelona along the coast. Known for 3 km of gorgeous sandy, blue flag beaches, this upmarket destination offers a host of water sport options. The seafront promenade is perfect for biking, strolling or dining while the lighthouse and atmospheric pedestrian streets of the old town centre make this a wonderful, laid back, much loved, scenic seaside destination.

Barcelona Province, where Calella is located, is a truly unique travel destination that has held on to much of its magnificent Catalan heritage and identity. Although Barcelona and the stunning beaches along the Costa del Maresme are popular tourist destinations, you will also find much of the charming character of historical Catalan coastal villages and towns. Barcelona is a fantastic day trip where you can mingle with the locals at the world-famous daily Mercado de La Boqueria gourmet food market and enjoy tapas and paella Catalan style in the old Gothic quarter and admire UNESCO architecture!

Travellers and activities

The Calella coastline boasts several kilometres of golden sandy beaches and dreamy local beach scenery where you can set up base camp for a day of swimming, sunbathing and relaxing! With wide stretches of sand and superb beach amenities, you have so many choices! You can stroll along the waterfront at sunset, enjoy hours of water sport or simply lie back on a sun lounger and listen to the waves lapping gently along the seashore!

It is no secret that the Catalan coast is a fabled foodie destination. This is the best place in Spain to fill up on succulent seafood paella, tomàquet (Catalonian style bread with tomatoes) croquetas, Spanish omelette and fried chipirones (tiny squid. Be sure to try esqueixada, a delectable ceviche style Catalan salad made with salt cod. Be sure to savour vanilla custard or xuxo, a Catalan doughnut for desert to further delight your taste buds! You will find a multitude of eateries serving authentic Catalan fare as well as international dining options throughout the towns along the coast.

Top 5 travel tips in Calella

If you want to enjoy an absolutely breathtaking, panoramic bird's eye view over the charming, neighbouring town of Blanes head up the steps to the emblematic Castle of St Joan perched on a rocky promontory above the town. This fortification dates back from the 11th and 13th Century BC and offers you an incredible snapshot of the stunning beauty of the rugged Costa Brava coastline. Gaze out at the impressive mountain vistas in the distance and the vivid blue of the ocean!

Enjoy the bliss of mountain air and breathtaking views in this pristine area where you will find plenty of routes for hiking and cycling. Gorgeous cork oaks, a backdrop of verdant pine trees, abundant sightings of migratory birds and other wildlife make this a playground for nature lovers. The area is dotted with ancient churches and excellent guided excursions are available for exploring the sights.

For an action packed day of wild rides, dolphin experiences and adventure why not make a splash at Marineland Catalunya located just 18 minutes north-west from your accommodation! Here dazzling attractions such as a huge wave pool, crazy race tandem slides and tornado twisters await the brave. A chill out pool with sections for all ages and a fun designated safe splash area for younger kids makes this a wonderful day out for the whole family!

Barcelona's million dollar Euro Science museum boasts 30 000 square metres of exhibition space and has earned a place as one of Europe's most prestigious museums. Try out experiments in real time from a variety of science fields. Find out all about geology and stargaze in the planetarium! After your visit, take time to relax in the spacious gardens, where you can have a picnic and experience outdoor experiments! This makes for a great family outing.

If you are looking for a day of sun, swimming and chiringuito beach bars, look no further than your local Platja de Calella where the sand is clean and shimmering. Enjoy superb swimming in crystal clear Mediterranean waters and an array of great beach amenities. With Calella Water Sports Centre just a stone's throw from the beach you have every reason to try fantastic water sport options such as parasailing, scuba diving, paddleboarding and jet skiing!