History of Cadaqués

Although it may seem it hasn’t, Cadaqués has a lot of history. The first references to the village date back to the 9th century, when there was news of a village with fishermen, surrounded by coves and vineyards.

It is also known that due to its location, it was frequently attacked by Genoese corsairs and Algerian and Turkish pirates. In fact, in 1543 it was attacked and destroyed by the pirate Redbeard, who also devastated its church.

Years later, during the medieval period, there was a Jewish community, of which there are still remains, such as the old Jewish quarter.

Already in the most current times, this coastal town became a meeting point for Spanish artists from other countries.

Cadaqués and Salvador Dalí

Other illustrious visitors also passed through Cadaqués, such as Picasso, García Lorca, Josep Pla and Eugenio D’Ors.

But beyond the tourist attractions of sun and beach and Salvador Dalí, it is a beautiful village to visit as it still retains the charm of Mediterranean fishing villages. We invite you to take a walk there, you will not regret it!