Let me preface these discoveries by saying that I ended up in Calella haphazardly. It is not necessarily a town that I would generally recommend. It is not your traditional Spanish/Catalan dream destination. It very much looks like something the 70's spit out and no one ever bothered to clean up.

With that said, I freaking love this little freakish town, which I quickly & affectionately nicknamed "The Twilight Zone."

The strangest occurrences happened throughout the month, yes MONTH, I lived in Calella.

Apparently since the 70's, Calella, was a booming tourist destination for Western Europeans and the British. It has been on a massive decline over the past decade. What's left behind though are some fun Dutch and English/Irish pubs, a small welcoming expat community, and one of the most incredible beaches you will ever lay your eyes on.

Beautiful clean white sand for miles and crystal clear turquoise water. Parties & bars on the beach, some free concerts in the summer time and of course drinking it allowed as well.

If you happen to find yourself here, you must stop in at Beach Boys Club, tell the owners, Brian & Cathy, that Amber sent you. Then hit up Brian for his secret stash of American imported Budweiser (Did you know the bottled stuff is always produced in country? Brian believes the secrets in the water, so he gets the cans from the US. Brian is British, which makes this little story even better.)

Also, be prepared to eat a lot of rotisserie chicken.

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What's there to see and do in Calella?

The beaches and spas are just some of the things to enjoy while you're in the area. Activities and attractions to experience around Calella include Calella Beach, Cala Nudista de la Vinyeta and Dalmau Park. While you're here, you might also like to explore more of the area and take in additional sights like Platja Garbi, Platja de les Roques and Poblenou Beach.

What kind of weather should I plan for when I travel to Calella?

Having a good idea of the weather in Calella is important when planning your trip. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Calella is 788 mm.

What's the best way to get to my boutique hotel in Calella?

You have a few options for transportation to and around Calella. The closest major airport is Girona (GRO-Costa Brava), which is located 20.5 mi (32.9 km) from the heart of the city. If you want to explore the larger area, take a train from Calella Station.

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