| A long, straggling resort with straight streets parallel to the beach and separated from it by a railway embankment. Most hotels lie between this and the main coastal highway, with more recent development spreading from the inland side of the highway. Some character remains in Calella's older streets and around the tranquil Plaça de l'Esglesia, despite the resort having developed a speciality of providing good-value holidays for groups. Not to be confused with Calella de Palafrugell, which is a much smaller village farther N on the coast. | ||||
Beaches: At 2 mls long and 200 to 250 yds wide, the most remarkable aspect of this coarse-sand beach is its ability to accommodate large numbers of people. Scattered kiosks serve snacks and drinks. |
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