Puerto de Cadaques, Girona, Catalunya, Spain

General - Puerto de Cadaques is a large anchorage lying on the Costa Brava on the NE coast of Spain. The surroundings are beautiful and the town is very attractive. It is easy to approach and afford good protection from the seas created by the NW Tramontana wind. It is however wide open to winds from the S - E.

Position - 42º 17' N 3º 17' E

Charts - British Admiralty 1705 French 4827, 7008, 7505, 7298 Spanish 876, 493

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Approach & Entrance;
From the south - The coast of the Bahia de Roses is low, flat and sandy. Near Roses it becomes high, broken rocky cliffs with many calas. Punta de la Creu can be recognised by its off lying island. The town of Cadeques with a church spire will be seen at the head of the bay.
From the north - Cabo Creus with its lighthouse, two smaller towers and off lying islands is easy to identify. The Illa Messina just to the N of Puerto de Cadaques is conspicuous, it can be passed on either side.
To enter - Follow the centre line of the bay on a NW course leaving the beacon on El Pilo 200m to starboard. In a Tramontana yacht need to make 1 mile to windward before the harbour is reached.

Anchorages - There are a number around the head of the bay and yachts should anchor to suit the wind conditions. Also Cala Conca in the W of the bay and Playa del Ros in the E. The bottom is sand, mud and weed with the odd patch of rock. Use of a trip line is advised.

Landings - On the sandy beach in front of the town. Or to the E in Playa del Ros

Water - From the local bars.

Chandlers - Not Known.
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Shopping - Everyday needs can be obtained from a number of small shops in the town. There is also a market just of the beach.

Eating Out - Some restaurants, bars and cafes in the town

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Train Service - Not known
Water Taxi - Not known
Ferry Service -Not known
Airport(s) - Not known
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Local Area - There are a number of sandy beaches at the head of the cala. The 17th century church of Santa Maria is rare in that it survived the various revolutions, wars and invasions unscathed. A short walk takes you to Lligat, the summer home of the famous artist Salvador Dali.

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