Day 291 - 29/06/2014 : Canyelles beach

Few days ago we talked about Almadrava beach in Roses, today is the turn to the other stunning beach on the North of this town : Canyelles beach.


It's similar to Almadrava but personally I prefer this because is cleaner than Almadrava offering a wide variety of services as great restaurants, hammocks and umbrellas rent and parking just ahead the beach.

I suggest to come here in early September, when the sun is shinning yet and the crowd has came back home, undoubtedly you will enjoy the most. 

What about a fortnight in Empordà during September? You should really think about.

Day 290 - 28/06/2014 : Cadaqués, Portal de Dalt street

Going up inside Cadaqués downtown we reach probably the most stunning street in town : Portal de Dalt.

This steeped and paved rock street is a paradise to the eyes, big balconies plenty of bougainvillea fight with other ones with Catalan flags, whereas we stop in every show we see to look for some special souvenir.

At the end of the street we'll find the house of cats just before reach Santa Maria church.

You can't forget this walk when you come to Cadaqués, don't you?

Day 289 - 27/06/2014 : Cadaqués, clar i català

Entering Cadaqués downtown we feel a desire to embrace the streets. The most of tiny white houses with its Catalan flags create a pride sensation from people living there.

Besides, the contrast of color make a special picture, merging white from the houses, red and yellow from the flags and blue from the sky.

Anything more special? Absolutely yes, the same picture when Catalonia became a new state in Europe.

Visca Catalunya Lliure !

Day 288 - 26/06/2014 : Cadaqués, Dr Tremors square

Lets come back some days and look into Cadaques and its downtown. Starting in Dr. Tremors square you will discover the beauty of the downtown, the fresh air from the Mediterranean and the people's kindness.

Some Catalan flags can be observed and a lot of stunning shops are located showing handmade crafts or offering refreshed drinks to the tourists.

All of this surrounded by white houses, the typical fact from this lovely town.

You can't get out, keep in touch because we will continue our walk !

Day 287 - 25/06/2014 : La Pelosa cove

On the same unpaved road from Monjó to Joncols caves (we are talking about leaving on the north from Roses to Cadaqués) few meters after we leave Calitges cave, we will reach the heavenly Pelosa cave.

Definitely, the dust road taken to come here deserves the final destination : a tiny beach which was in the past place for fishermen.

Besides enjoying the place and taking a refreshing bath there is a restaurant on the beach where you can enjoy a wide variety of rice and fresh fish from the Bay of Roses wrapped in a dream landscape.

We are looking forward to seeing you this summer !!!

Day 286 - 24/06/2014 : Calitges cove

The unpaved road from Montjoi to Joncols caves bring to us how magnificent Costa Brava is.

Following the road plenty of pines and other kind of shadowing plant we will go discovering stunning and quiet caves when taking a bath could be considered as being in the paradise.

One of this caves is Calitges where crystal waters allow to take the best pictures from such a fantastic landscape. One advice : the water isn't specially warm even in August, would you like to check? 

Day 285 - 23/06/2014 : Almadrava beach

In the way to Cadaques after leaving Roses we were able to take fantastic view from its beaches, for example L'Almadrava.

This beautiful bay, otherwise named l'Almadraba - or Canyelles Grosses, gained its name from the large tunny fishing nets ("Almadraves") which were used from the beach there. It is probably the most elegant of the seven Roses beach, and is certainly one of our favourites !

The beach is 600 yards long, and like Canyelles Petites, the sand is fine and the water is clear and shallow.

There is good free parking, within minutes from the beach, although in August a slightly longer stroll may be required.

L'Almadrava itself has three beach bars plus the Santa Lucia which has an excellent restaurant with beach-side bar. Wherever you are staying in the Roses area, Almadrava beach should be on your lists of visits !