CADAQUES
With its beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay and cobble-stoned streets, Cadaques is a delight to explore with its many shops and galleries. Pop into the Tourist Office just behind the Casino and pick up lots of information/maps etc. Visit the church of Santa Maria – there is a wonderful view outside and a magnificent altar inside – if it is not lit up, look for a box in which you can put one euro to turn the lights on.
Walk all around the bay, in both directions there are many little coves and beaches, and bars and restaurants to stop for refreshments. If you feel a bit energetic, walk to Cala Nans lighthouse quite an easy walk and, if you are a more serious walker there are paths you can take around Mount Peni to Roses.
cadaques offeres some cultural events see this website if you would like to know what the loca people are up to, in summer there is a lot of live music, cinema and other activities.
PARKING
Bank
Just off the main square with ATMs that are accessible 24 hours.
Antiques
On the last Sunday of every month there is an Antiques Market in the Placa (village square) . Worth a visit for old textiles and all sorts of weird and wonderful things.
There are plenty of charming shops selling baskets, ), clothes and presents – part of the charm of Cadaqués is wandering about and finding them. Don’t expect to find ‘designer’ shops however – Cadaqués has a very special relaxed style; somewhat bohemian and much loved by the artists who live and visit here all year round.
Jewellery
Look out for Gemma Pitxot jewls , just on the way up to the church
and also for Gemma Ridameya, just up the road from Can Tito.
Weekly Market
Every Monday morning by the town car park from 8.30 until 12.30 ish. Go early as it gets hot and very busy in summer. Sells fruit and veg, plants, herbs, the best olives, honey, soap, espadrilles, baskets, clothes and much more. Well worth getting up for. Its easy to find as everyone else will be heading there.
Artists Studios
There are over 75 artists living and working in Cadaques (and many more visiting). Some of them have open studios/galleries in the town; others only open their studios at certain times of the year or by special request (email kixegrau@aol.com and we may be able to arrange visits depending on artists availability). This is well worthwhile doing and you may be able to purchase some lovely work, large or small, as well below gallery prices.
Babysitting service
We have several excellent babysitters/childminders if you need one. Kixe can help but advance notice would be helpful.
Garbage Disposal
SUPERMARKET IN CADAQUES LITTLE GROCERY SHOPS
There are also several smaller ones in Cadaqués – we usually go to valvi opposite the Hotel Octavia which is in the road opposite the petrol station in Cadaqués. Or the The one at the roundabout entrance of the town, there is a statue of liberty.
MARKETS
Weekly Market IN CADAQUES
Every Monday morning by the town car park from 8.30 until 12.30 ish. Go early as it gets hot and very busy in summer. Sells fruit and veg, plants, herbs, the best olives, honey, soap, espadrilles, baskets, clothes and much more. Well worth getting up for. It’s easy to find as everyone else will be heading there.
ORGANIC VEGETABLES AND BIO FOOD IN CADAQUES
there is only one shop that provides organic food Called BIO-SANA its on the main road in a little passage, passing next to the Eco-Car shop. Also every Monday in the local market there is one stand with bio food , you will find it, it is the last stand on the market road all other stands are not bio but have more options food wise.
For escencial Oils and Asian/ organic foods you could find at TAO .
Bakery
Es Fornet– Good selection of bread, pastries and cakes. Just off the square, on the left as you come towards the square in Cadaqués. Also has a café for coffee and mini croissants and much more.
Patisserie
La Mallorquina – Past the Casino on the right. Sells croissants and all sorts of cakes and pastries, including ‘Taps de Cadaqués‘ which are champagne cork shaped sponge cakes only made in Cadaqués and which traditionally should be set on fire with warm rum, like a Christmas pudding, and then eaten.
Butchers
Carnisseries Serraplà, Calle Dr Callis 12 – in the old town, really excellent quality meat, Iberico ham etc, but get there early to avoid the queues.
Tel: +34 972 258 340
www.serra-pla.com
Fresh Fish
you can check in portlligat whee the fishermen are, they usually go fining in the morning
Supermarkets outside Cadaques
There is a Carrefour Market as you exit the roundabout outside Roses on the way to Cadaqués. This is the best for doing a ‘big’ shop. It is about 20 minutes from the town by car. In the summer it is also open Sunday mornings until about 1pm.