Day Trip to Cadaques from Barcelona
PRIVATE BARCELONA TO CADAQUES DAY TRIP
The off the beaten path end of the Costa Brava
Have you heard of the seaside village of Cadaqués and how its landscape influenced so many artists? Does the combination of Mediterranean sea, rocky landscapes, art and whitewashed houses sound like a paradise to you? Are you ready for a long ride to scratch it from your bucket list? Is really visiting Cadaques a dream of yours?
Cadaques is a mythical beach village of the Empordà county, at the North of the Costa Brava. Artists like Salvador Dali found their inspiration here, and its hard to reach location (for many years it was easier to get there by sea than by the road) has helped preserving its dreamy landscape of whitewashed houses that remind you of Greece. Plus the nature around it is wild, with rocks shaped by the wind and the waves: Cap de Creus – the most eastern end of Spain.
However, even nowadays getting to from Barcelona to Cadaques isn’t easy as there’s not train taking you there, and for the most part you’ll need a combination of buses to get there unless you are willing to drive yourself.
And yet at ForeverBarcelona we understand that for some curious travelers visiting Cadaques can be top on their list, and if that’s your case we want to help you accomplishing your dream. Let our guide and our driver take you on the road and showing you the secrets of the end of the Costa Brava. Visit to the Dali House Museum of Portlligat is optional.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS CADAQUES TOUR FROM BARCELONA:
PARATGE DE TUDELA (Fantastic Landscape) | CAP DE CREUS (Photo Stop at the Lighthouse) | CADAQUES (Whitewashed Streets) | SEASIDE LUNCH
WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR DAY TRIP TO CADAQUES FROM BARCELONA
✓ Ride from Barcelona to Cadaques effortlessly and in style in a gorgeous Mercedes vehicle with dedicated driver.
✓ Go out of town for a day and forget about the city rythm.
✓ Feel like in Greece, but without the crowds.
✓ Explore Salvador Dali’s favorite beaches and bays in the Mediterranean Sea.
✓ Step on the most eastern point of Spain.
✓ Enjoy a beautiful lunch by the sea.
✓ And much more, in a private Cadaques day trip just for you and your party!
CADAQUES TOUR FAQ
- THIS CADAQUES TOUR RUNS: Every day.
DALI HOUSE MUSEUM CLOSED: 2nd week of January to mid-February
- TOUR LENGHT: 10 hours (or 12 hours if you decide to add the Portlligat Dali House).
- RECOMMENDED STARTING TIME: 8AM. The schedule might have to be altered if you choose to visit Dali’s House Museum of Portlligat – Starting time will be adapted to match the allotted entry time.
- WHERE DO WE MEET? WHERE DO WE END? Anywhere you want, within the Barcelona city limits.
- IS THERE A LUNCH STOP? Yes.
- HOW DO WE MOVE AROUND? Rides in Mercedes car or minivan for upto 6 of you + guide & dedicated driver. Walking at the stops.
- HOW DOES THE NON-GUIDED OPTION WORK? In our non-guided tours you are on your own. Your English-speaking driver might provide light conversation during the rides from Barcelona to Cadaques and back, but you won’t get detailed explanations of the area. And once in Cadaques, you’ll be on your own at the stop. You’ll ultimately be responsible for getting back to the car at the agreed time, or you might incur in extra hours if you are late.
CAN WE VISIT THE DALI HOUSE IN PORTLLIGAT?
On request only. Visitors are required to arrive 30 minutes before their allotted entry time. During that time, you’ll retrieve the tickets (that we’ll book in advance) with your guide and have some time for toilet and gift shop BEFORE the visit.
You’ll be joining a small group of other people and follow one of the museum guides around the building. I’s not a free visit: visitors are required to stick to the group and are not allowed to wonder on their own. Our guide will only be able to add up little pieces of information to the speech given by the museum guide, trying to not disturb the rest of the visitors.
If you wish to stick to a 10-hour day trip AND visit the Portlligat House Museum, you’ll be skipping the Paratge de Tudela and the Cap de Creus Lighthouse. Visiting everything requires a 12-hour day trip.
THE DALI HOUSE MUSEUM IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
WHY YOU NEED TO VISIT CADAQUES BEFORE YOU DIE:
“Cadaques is the most beautiful village in the world.”
“My mistical paradies starts in the Emporda planes and reaches its plenitude in the Bay of Cadaques. This land is my permanent source of inspiration.”
TAILOR THIS CADAQUES TOUR FROM BARCELONA TO YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS
This Cadaques and Cap de Creus tour is only for people that have a strong desire of visiting Cadaques, are fine with the long rides and have no budget issues.
If you are traveling with kids, this tour is probably not the best idea because the drive from Barcelona to Cadaques is too long. We recommend a shorter Costa Brava day trip for them.
If you have walking issues or use a wheelchair, this itinerary is probably too tricky for you as only part of the Tudela area is accessible for wheelchairs and involves uphill walk on the way back to the car, and the old town of Cadaques is cobble-stoned and involves uphill walks and occasional steps, too – you’d have to stick to the walk around the beach and port only. So unless visiting Cadaques is the dream of your life, we recommend these other leisurely seaside daytrips instead. The Dali House of Portlligat is not wheelchair accessible either.
If you are a Salvador Dali fan, check our Dali Triangle tours.
If you need a shorter tour or have a limited budget, check out our other seaside and Dali tours.
PRICING
This is a 100% private day trip to Cadaques, exclusive for you and your party. There is a base rate total per tour (no matter how many people you are), plus a per person rate to cover the entrance fees.
BASE RATE (paid once per tour):
NON-GUIDED TOUR OPTION
10-HR TOUR-
Full Itinerary
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On your own at the sites
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Car or van with driver
STANDARD TOUR OPTION
10-HR TOUR-
Full Itinerary
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Licensed Tour Guide
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Car or van with driver
CADAQUES & PORTLLIGAT
12-HR TOUR-
Full Itinerary + Dali House Museum
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Licensed Tour Guide
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Car or van with driver
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ADDITIONAL COSTS:
ENTRANCE FEES: This tour does not involve any entrance fees, unless you request to visit the Dali House Museum in Portlligat.
- House Museum (Portlligat – Cadaqués): €19/person
* Costs are given as an orientation only, as they can change without notice. Discounts might apply for students and/or seniors.
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