Josep M. Codina i Bagué Municipal Museum-Archive
The Museum-Municipal Archive of Calella researches, preserves and disseminates the city's historical and artistic heritage. Originally founded in June 1959 on the initiative of a group of people from Calella, it was not until 1979 that its collections, distributed in different rooms and sections, were opened to the public.
On the ground floor you will visit the rooms of the textile industry, old tools and trades, the history of the Calella overseas trade, malacology, archeology, numismatics, mineralogy and ceramics. On the other hand, on the stairs there are a series of drawings and paintings by the local artist Lluís Gallart i Garcia.
On the first floor you can visit the current temporary exhibition and on the second you will find the reproduction of a traditional kitchen, the dressing rooms and the reconstruction of the old pharmacy Barri, modernist style, with all the tools and original furniture.
Calella Tourism Museum
Calella Tourism Museum! A walk through the history of tourism in the world and in Calella.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 9pm. Sundays and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prices: normal visit 2 €. Reduced visit 1 €. Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month.
Calella Lighthouse Interpretation Center
The Center aims to explain its communication relations with its environment from three points of view:
- Maritime communications, due to their intrinsic function of orienting boats.
- The terrestrial communications, through the optical telegraphy that we can contemplate in the Turrets, touching the Lighthouse.
- Urban communication with the city through the church bells and the various bell towers.
The contents are explained in an entertaining way through audiovisuals and texts in three languages: Catalan, Spanish and English.The Center is designed to be visited by both adults and children and for this reason has several interactive and participatory games aimed at young people.
Outside the Center, the facility has an excellent viewpoint from which you can enjoy privileged views of the city of Calella, the sea and the coast and beyond, the mountains of the Montnegre i Corredor natural park.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 5pm to 9pm. Prices: normal visit 2 €. Reduced visit 1 €. Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month.
Dalmau Park anti-aircraft shelters
The Dalmau Park Anti-Aircraft Shelter was put into operation in 1937. Calella City Council, in collaboration with the Democratic Memorial, restored and signposted the Dalmau Park Anti-Aircraft Shelter to make it visitable, inaugurating the space on April 11, 2010 and including it in the Network of Spaces of the Memory of Catalonia.
The visit is complemented by explanatory panels and its own museography, as well as the audiovisual "Testimonies of War" where several people from Calella explain their experiences during the years of the civil war and the postwar period.
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
Tossa, Flor de Mar - Floral Festival in the Old Town (Vila Vella)
Workshops of natural oils, bonsai and ikebana, outdoor activities, Floral Games, sardanas, gastronomic menus and botanical exhibitions ... Come to the festival to discover the local and natural beauty of Tossa de Mar!
GRAN FONDO LLORET 2022
Bicycle tour that offers 2 routes: Medium Bottom 90km and Large Bottom 160km, from 9:00 to 18:00
Meeting of Sardana groups (traditional Catalan dance and music)
Morning and afternoon: meeting of Sardana groups (traditional Catalan dance and music).
Popular lunch.
Paratge de Santa Cristina
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
Feast of the Holy Cross
Procession through the streets of the old town, flower crosses contest and dance Sardana.
COSTA BARCELONA MUSIC FESTIVAL
May comes to Calella full of joy and vitality. The days are longer and we love enjoying the good weather by taking a walk or going out for a vermouth in the sun. In the spring, Calella becomes a continuous stage with activities and proposals for all tastes, and for music lovers, here comes the event of the season: the International Choir and Orquestra Festival.
During the festival there are choral groups from all over the world. The Costa Barcelona Music Festival concerts enrich the city's spring ambience with new musical accents and melodies that bring us closer to the cultural diversity of the different countries that visit us.
Duathlon, Triathlon and Aquabike in Platja d'Aro
08/05/2022: Tradeinn 140.6 long distance International Triathlon - Spanish Long Distance Triathlon Championship and "Aquabike" (750m swimming / 18Km cycling / 5Km running)
02/10/2022: 100x100 Half Aquabike Half Sprint and Olympic
08/10/2022: XIII Aquathlon (1000m swimming / 5km running)
SING FOR GOLD CALELLA 2022
GO FOR THE GOLD AND WIN THE FIRST CHORUS WORLD CUP
10 years of choral singing in Calella! We want to celebrate this special anniversary with a new format: SING FOR GOLD and win the final round of the WORLD CUP OF CHOIRS.
Choirs from all over the world are summoned to compete for medals, for a place in the world ranking and, above all, for the golden Choir World Cup that will be awarded for the first time in Calella in 2022.
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
RUNFESTIVAL - Half Marathon of Tossa de Mar
The Town Council of Tossa de Mar together with C.E. Wefeel will be organizing the 13th edition of the Tossa de Mar Festival Run, starting at 09:00 p.m. from the Tossa de Mar promenade (Platja Gran) on Sunday, May 15th, 2022.
The test has different modalities and distances:
Asphalt race: 5km, 10km, 21Km Half Marathon and 42Km Marathon
Trail: 8km (trail and walk) and 15km
CATALONIA FORMULA 1 CHAMPIONSHIP - MONTMELO
Come and enjoy this exciting show ...! It is unique ... You can stay in Calella or Lloret, villages surrounding the circuit.
Gran Fondo Calella 29/05/2022
A new edition of the Gran Fondo Calella SCOTT has arrived, a cycling tour where you will feel the breeze of the Mediterranean Sea in the morning to reach the better ports, both demanding and spectacular from the Montseny Natural Park and then return to the finish line touching the Mediterranean breeze again. The test runs through some of the best ports where the Tour of Catalonia passes and you will be able to relive the experiences of cycling professionals.
An emblematic march and the best cycling touring experience!
GREAT FUND 146 Km 2,700 m + : Without a doubt, this is the five-star route, due to the beauty of the roads through which it passes.
MIDDLE DEPTH 102 Km 1,900 m + : A moderately demanding route in terms of hardness, for prepared people.
SHORT DEPTH 86 Km 1,300 m+ : A tour through the "massís del Montseny", accessible to all audiences depending on the level of demand you put on yourself.
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
ELS FIDEUS A LA CASSOLA (11th edition)
Gastronomic campaign involving different restaurants in Tossa
CHAMPIONSHIP MOTO GP CATALONIA - MONTMELÓ
The excitement of seeing the bikes round the circuit is huge .....! You can stay in Calella or Lloret, villages surrounding the circuit.
Sardana Festival
When: The first weekend in June.
The Calella sardana festival dates back to 1926 and is known as Catalonia’s Ancestral Sardana Festival; the oldest of its kind. Each year, sardana dancers from around the country come to Calella for this unique event, held in the wonderful setting of the Passeig de Manuel Puigvert and the Parc Dalmau, accompanied by the best cobles (sardana bands) in Catalonia.
Night Trail Lloret
Popular night race. Discover the natural environment that surrounds Lloret, run along the fantastic Camí de Ronda and enjoy a dreamy arrival on the big beach with fire, music and a dedicated audience that will make you goosebumps.
22nd Screamin' Festival in Calella
A 50`s Rock n' Roll Holyday Festival.
Screamin' combines incredible music, unbelievable top DJs and the sea and sun of Calella. Imagine beach parties all day long and Rockin' music till the wee hours. A week-long vacation that transports you into a relaxed yet wild world of like-minded people from all over the globe.
Local Festivals Calella
Calella has two town festivals, that of Sant Quirze and Santa Julita on the 16th June (patrons of the town) and that of Minerva, on the 23rd September, The festival of patron saints on the 16th June is also known as the “little festival”. People come out to eat in the streets and all of Calella’s various organisations play a very active part in the different events. The Festa Major de la Minerva on the 23rd September is the “big festival”. It has a bit of everything: the call to the festa major, the giants’ parade, the dance of the pubilla (the girl in traditional costume), outdoor bars for the young people, concerts and more.
SANT JOAN FESTIVAL
Since ancient times, we welcome the summer solstice with celebrations of fire. We light bonfires the shortest night of the year in honour of the sun and to ward off evil spirits, and it is common to get rid of old furniture and unwanted items as a symbol of life renovation and purification. Saint John's Eve is a magical night where the city dresses in its best to celebrate the official beginning of summer, with fireworks, sparklers and dancing until sunrise.
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
Sant Pere Summer Festival in Tossa de Mar
From June 23rd to July 4th, Tossa celebrates the Summer Festival in honor of Sant Pere, the patron saint of fishermen. Events such as the singing of habaneras, the listening of sardanas with the Flame de Farners or the traditional procession of Sant Pere coincide in dates with the Rumba and Catalan song festival, the Children's Amusement Fair, the bonfire of Sant Joan or the gastronomic campaign of Noodles in the Casserole. A great way to welcome the summer and reconnect with the party, the culture and our traditions.
Children's performances
Every Friday at 17:00 on Passeig Manuel Puigvert, children's outdoor performances.
LLoret night trail
NIGHT TRAIL in the heart of Lloret de Mar in June! Are you going to miss it? 7Km/16Km
Discover the natural environment that surrounds Lloret, run along the Camí dels Banys and enjoy a dreamy arrival in Platja Gran with music, fire and the best crowd which will thrill you.
MARNATON Edreams Sant Feliu
The water and the depths of these three swims will amaze you, but particularly the spectacular swim across el Freu which is the entrance to Sant Feliu, a passage no more than 5m wide and 10m high which will be an unforgettable experience
Listening of sardanas
Every Sunday, on the Passeig de Mar, at 5.30 pm, listening of sardanas by different couples:
04/07: cobla Mil·lenària
11/07: cobla Ciudad de Girona.
18/07: cobla Marinada.
25/07: cobla Berga Jove.
Festival of Santa Cristina
Each year, the party begins on the eve of Santa Cristina day, the 23rd July, with a street parade. On the actual day, the 24th July, the procession leaves the church of Sant Romà at 8.00 in the morning and accompanies the image of patron saint by boat from the main beach to the little chapel of Santa Cristina; while the S'Amorra amorra regatta is held. When the crowd arrives at the chapel, they are given breakfast. In the afternoon the Ball de Plaça is danced in the town square, followed by sardanas. The festival draws t a close on the night of the 26th, with a firework display.
Festival Internacional de la Porta Ferrada
Do not miss the Festival and then come to our hotel in S'Agaró-Sant Feliul!
The Festival International de la Porta Ferrada, the oldest of Catalonia, was born in 1958 at the Monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols and it’s name was originated in the oldest part of this monumental set. Located between most outstanding of the summer panorama, it offers a program of quality directed to an extensive and heterogenous public. Its interdisciplinary character –music, theater and dance- makes this high level, guaranteed by artists of recognized prestige.
AUGUST OPEN-AIR CELEBRATION
It is a night to share, where we have dinner in the streets at long tables with neighbours and guests. The usual nightlife is concentrated in the centre and you can hear music everywhere.
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
Gastronomical campaign of The Cim i Tomba Cuisine
The Cim i Tomba gastronomical campaign takes place every year in Tossa during the month of September. From the 1st until the 30th of September, several restaurants in Tossa offer a special menu consisting of a first course, the cim-i-tomba as a second course and a desert. There are different ways to prepare the cim-i-tomba, and every cook has his own recipe, so it’s a good idea to try it at different restaurants and find out which is the one you like best.
Tricircuit SPRINT Calella
The Calella triathlon is a combined and endurance sports event, in which the participant performs three segments: swimming, cycling and running. The order is as indicated and the stopwatch will not stop during the entire competition. It will be held on Sunday June 7 with the first of the departures at 09h in the morning.
Swimming: 750m - Cycling: 20km - Race on foot: 5km
Catalunya Open Dards International
Every year on Saturday before the Catalonia Open, starts the Catalunya Open International Darts a week of competitions combining darts and free time in Calella. A perfect warm-up for the double date of the weekend and a excellent plain for familys and friends. The programming of individual competitions, couples and triplets, both male, female and mixed, allowing to have competitions of darts for the whole family and for those who seek a good atmosphere of darts and leisure at the same time.
The final with the Catalonia Open Darts and the FCD Anniversary Open, two rankings for the world ranking, with invitations for the prestigious World Masters and to the Playoffs World Pro. Don't miss the event.
Tossa de Mar (Costa Brava)
Tritour OLYMPIC TRIATHLON & SPRINT TRIATHLON IN TOSSA DE MAR
The only TriTour test with swimming in the Mediterranean Sea.
Swimming in the sea, but cycling in the mountains and running completely flat.
Complete triathlon for lovers of strong emotions. The location of the nerve center and the spectacular nature of the area with the Castle of Tossa de Mar in the background causes thousands of people to follow this fantastic triathlon every year.
Years of experience and thousands of triathletes who have already participated in this triathlon consolidate it as a mandatory triathlon on the calendar.
1500 m swim + 40 km bike + 10 km run.
Inscriptions and more information at http://tricircuit.com/tossa-de-mar/
Calella-Costa de Barcelona Half Marathon
The Maresme coast, with Calella at its epicenter, is hosting the 13th edition of the Costa Barcelona Maresme Half Marathon. A classic test of the half marathon calendar in Catalonia and with a very flat route, ideal for making a personal mark. Up to 1,000 runners will be able to compete in this event, which passes through the towns of Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna and Malgrat de Mar. Everything, just a few meters from the coast so that the circuit is flat.
28th. VW Classic Car Gathering
Organized by the Friends of the Volkswagen of Catalonia. More information at www.avwc.org
III Epic Costa Brava BTT
Tossa de Mar will be the venue for the "EPIC COSTA BRAVA", a mountain bike event that will become a must-see for all lovers of cycling and the best landscapes of the Costa Brava.
The landscapes of Tossa de Mar and the blue of the Mediterranean as the background of the test that has two routes, one of 34 km and another of 74 km, which will test the endurance of the most experienced participants.
With departure and arrival in Tossa de Mar will become a benchmark for all those who want to enjoy a unique environment.
More info at epiccostabrava.com
IRONMAN Barcelona - Calella
IRONMAN 70.3 Barcelona-Calella: 2nd October 2021 Typical distances: 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycling and 21.20 km run (half marathon).
IRONMAN Barcelona-Calella: 2nd October 2022 Distances: 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycling and 42.2 km run (marathon).
MEGALITICA RADICAL TRAIL
Bringing together experience and illusion of the participants of the formerly known Costa Brava Xtreme Running race, we are looking forward to creating a great trail running event of 5, 10 and 21Km in the beautiful surroundings of Costa Brava region, on the trails of the recovered Camino de Ronda way.
Our goal is to create an event where each and every runner would find a race modality which would answer his requirements and would challenge him in the best way.
Festa Major de Sant Romà
The celebrations include fairs, concerts, cinema, theater, sardana auditions, children’s games and lots of cultural activities with which both adults and children can enjoy the party.
The weekend before November 18, one of the most anticipated activities is held: the Medieval Fair. During the weekend, Lloret de Mar is transformed into a real medieval stage where we can find representations of legends, magic, stalls of handicrafts and demonstrations of ancient trades.