Calella de la Costa,
historical and cultural heritage
Calella’s heritage is very interesting at a cultural level: there are a variety of different themed museums so you can discover all the secrets of the culture and history of this beautiful city.
Interpretation centre of the Calella's Lighthouse
The Calella lighthouse is a symbol of this Maresme municipality. Built in the mid-19th century where a watchtower used to protect the coast from pirate attacks, it is a building steeped in history that has also been able to adapt to modern times by hosting the Center d'Interpretació del Far de Calella (Interpretation Center of the Lighthouse of Calella).
The space occupied by the center is dedicated to showing and explaining to the public the communication tasks that are carried out in the lighthouse, whether they are maritime, to guide the boats, or also terrestrial, through optical telegraphy. It is a space to understand how these constructions have evolved and the work that has been carried out throughout history, through a modern museum project that includes interactive panels, audiovisuals and participation games aimed at children.
April to June and October: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July, August and September: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 5pm to 9pm
Ask at our reception about the walk that is organized weekly to the lighthouse and turrets!
Tourism Museum
The Tourism Museum is a unique establishment at a world level, focusing on the cultural and economic impact of world tourism. A visit to the museum is like taking a walk through the history of tourism, from the experience of the first travellers and explorers to the present state of tourism. In addition, through the tour of the different spaces, visitors take part in an emotional approach to everything the trip represents concerning the discovery of new ways of doing things and thinking and the treasures offered by travel. Come and experience it!
APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 14: Tuesday to Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 11 am-2pm and 5pm to 9pm.
OCTOBER 15 TO APRIL 14: Tuesday to Saturday 5-8 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 11 am-6pm.
Arxiu Municipal Josep Mª Codina i Bagué Museum
Located in the old quarter of this Maresme town, Calella Museum and Archives is a local multidisciplinary museum that researches, preserves and promotes the different aspects of the city's heritage. It is in a large seventeenth century house, connected by a large courtyard with the Archive, which is located in a new building that overlooks Calle Bartrina.
APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 14: Tuesday to Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 11 am-2pm.
OCTOBER 15 TO APRIL 14: Tuesday to Saturday 5-8 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 11 am-2pm.
Closed January 1, December 25 and 26.
APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 14: Tuesday to Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 11 am-2pm.
OCTOBER 15 TO APRIL 14: Tuesday to Saturday 5-8 p.m. Sundays and public holidays 11 am-2pm.
Closed January 1, December 25 and 26.
Air-Raid Shelter
The Daliau Park Air-Raid Shelter is a cultural asset of local interest that allows you to find out about many stories from the important historical period of the Spanish Civil War.
April to June and October: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July, August and September: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 5pm to 9pm
Closed from November to March.
April to June and October: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July, August and September: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 5pm to 9pm
Closed from November to March.
Picasso at the Maresme, at the Palau Foundation
The Picasso Room of the Fundació Palau permanently exhibits a highly varied collection of Picasso's works, from the painter's beginnings in La Llotja (Barcelona’s School of Fine Arts) until the last years of his life. It is undoubtedly the most valuable part of the Foundation, since Picasso is, according to Palau, “the greatest creator of all time.”
Modernism in the Maresme
Along the Barcelona Coast, and especially in the towns of Canet de Mar, Mataró and Argentona, we find some of the most outstanding modernist buildings that were created by several talented architects and in particular by two of the great names of Catalan Modernism: Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
Agentona Ceramic Museum
At the Ceramic Museum, you can find out about the history of ceramic art in the area.
Museum of Arenys de Mar: bobbin lace and minerals
This museum, located in Arenys de Mar, has interesting exhibitions on bobbin lace and different minerals.
Learn more about this museum, here.
Maresme Rural Life Museum
The Rural Life Museum is the best family activity for learning about the transformation of the landscape, rural architecture, life in the countryside and the present and the future of agriculture in the Maresme region through new technologies. Visit this museum at Can Casas del Recó as a family.
"MAR I MURTRA" BOTANICAL GARDEN in Blanes
Located in Blanes, on a cliff with spectacular panoramic views, the garden allows you to get to know more than four thousand plant species (mostly exotic), some of them stand out because of their age or size.
All customers who have booked directly with GHT Hotels will have free entry for children under 13 (always accompanied by parents or legal guardians).
Giants of Calella and the entire Maresme
Quirze and Minerva are the Giants of Calella. They represent a king and his queen. They do not have any type of historical link with the city of Calella and despite bearing the name of a count of "Condado de Cabrera", Bernardo I, does not represent it. Since 1961 they have been the “official” couple of the Colla de Geganters/es and Grallers/es de Calella and they take to the streets every time we celebrate the Festival, as well as other events. They are part of our popular culture and are often found in the Major Festivals of neighboring towns.
Other figures: Llopa, Bernat and Elisenda, Bernat II and the Timbor de Fenollet and Mastegamosques.