Exploring Spain and France with Great Rail Journeys
24/07/2025 · By Rob Payne
Discover the scenic delights of northern Spain and southern France with Great Rail Journeys, enjoying coastal views, rich culture and charming rail trips.
Read moreCadaques is a small fishing village that lies in its own crystal-clear bay. The picturesque village consists of delightful white-washed houses along the beachfront and on the hillsides above. The village is famous for being the inspiration for much of Salvador Dalí's work. The famous painter visited Cadaques many times during his childhood and later kept a house and studio just outside the village. His house became a popular bohemian retreat for many of the 20th century's most famous artists, who lived here alongside the local fishing community.
Dalí and Picasso were known to have been particularly inspired by the incredible light and colour on display in Cadaques. Dali was quoted with declaring, "I have spent a delightful summer, as always, in the perfect and dreamy town of Cadaques. There, alongside the Latin sea, I have been quenched by light and colour".
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Based in the attractive coastal town of Roses, we explore the rugged Costa Brava and experience the region's cultural and gastronomic highlights. Cruise around the Cap de Creus peninsula to the fishing village of Cadaqués, savouring local flavours with lunch at a vineyard. Explore Barcelona, which showcases the fantastic architecture of Antoni...