Calella Holidays

Calella is located in the Spanish region of Catalonia on the Costa Maresme, which is commonly regarded as being part of the better-known Costa Brava. This thriving modern town is just 50 kilometres north of Barcelona - its accessibility and three kilometres of sandy beaches make this the tourist capital of the Costa Maresme. Calella attracts both Spanish holidaymakers and international tourists, primarily from Germany, Britain and Scandinavia. Its many modern hotels, with a total of 14,000 beds, gear themselves to the package holiday market - good transport links enable the big tour operators to bring holiday groups here in droves The resort is just 60 kilometres from Barcelona's "El Prat" international airport and 45 kilometres south west of the airport at Gerona. With its excellent range of water sports and beach entertainment, international restaurants and lively nightlife, this is a holiday destination which appeals mainly to teenagers and families with young children. The beach is obviously the biggest pull for the majority of tourists but Calella has other attractions, not least of which is its proximity to Barcelona. Trains run every half hour to the great metropolis which must surely rate as one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world.