Gaudí, medieval Girona and rocky coves
This is leg 3 of 3, the final leg.
Travel leg · Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava
Calella de Palafrugell to Cadaqués
Calella de Palafrugell and Cadaqués sit about 45 km (28 mi) apart in a straight line, with Cadaqués to the north. It is leg 3 of 3 on our Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava itinerary, a 9-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 45 km · 28 mi
- Est. road distance
- 54–63 km
- Est. drive time
- 40 min – 1 h 15 min
- Direction
- Heading north
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 54–63 km (34–39 mi) of road and 40 min – 1 h 15 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Calella de Palafrugell and Cadaqués depends on the line — check timetables.
Use the metro in Barcelona and the high-speed train to Girona. Hire a car in Girona for the coast, since buses between Costa Brava villages are slow and infrequent.
Open Calella de Palafrugell → Cadaqués directions in Google Maps ↗
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Cadaqués
Whitewashed town on Cap de Creus; 2 nights.
Salvador Dalí House
Dalí's home at Portlligat, a maze of fishermen's huts.
Cap de Creus Natural Park
Rugged headland of wind-sculpted rock and coves at Spain's eastern tip.
Casa Anita
Family-run tavern serving fresh fish at shared tables.
Bar Boia
Waterfront bar since 1946, with a summer cocktail terrace.
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Dalí's self-designed museum in Figueres, 45 minutes inland.
Església de Santa Maria
Hilltop church with a gilded Baroque altarpiece.
Before you leave Calella de Palafrugell
Fishing village with arcades on the beach; 2–3 nights to explore the coast.
On this curated route
Where Calella de Palafrugell → Cadaqués sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Cadaqués to Calella de Palafrugell is the same 45 km in a straight line, heading south. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calella de Palafrugell high | 13° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
| Cadaqués high | 12° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 13° |
| Calella de Palafrugell rain | 52 | 44 | 60 | 71 | 63 | 35 | 34 | 37 | 58 | 91 | 65 | 42 |
| Cadaqués rain | 53 | 41 | 55 | 65 | 54 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 48 | 81 | 61 | 42 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Cadaqués month guides.
Calella de Palafrugell to Cadaqués: questions travelers ask
How far is Calella de Palafrugell from Cadaqués?
Calella de Palafrugell is about 45 km (28 mi) from Cadaqués in a straight line, with Cadaqués to the north. By road, we estimate 54–63 km (34–39 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Calella de Palafrugell to Cadaqués?
An estimated 40 min – 1 h 15 min, assuming 54–63 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Calella de Palafrugell to Cadaqués?
Our Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava itinerary includes this leg. Barcelona, Girona & the Costa Brava runs about 9 days across 4 stops, best in May – Jun, Sep.
Getting to Calella de Palafrugell
Guides for both ends
- Calella de Palafrugell travel guide
- Calella de Palafrugell weather best time to visit
- Cadaqués travel guide
- Cadaqués weather best time to visit
Cadaqués by month
Plan Calella de Palafrugell → Cadaqués with your crew
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