From Roses: Cadaqués All Day with Cap de Creus Natural Park

Cadaqués inspired Salvador Dalí, and the boat gets you there by water through the cliffs he painted.

A full-day tour from Roses that sails you to Cadaqués, a Mediterranean village on the Costa Brava, with a 45-minute guided passage through Cap de Creus Natural Park and its rock formations. After the boat drops you in the village center, you have six to seven free hours to swim, eat, wander the cobbled streets and visit the beaches and local shops. The return journey is timed to get you back to Roses by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cadaqués and Cap de Creus Park

• Boat trip to Cadaqués
• Sail through Cap de Creus Natural Park
• Visit Tamariu Cave and El Gato rock
• Arrive at Cadaqués town center
• Tour Cadaqués cobbled streets
• Swim at local beaches
• Enjoy local gastronomy
• Return in the afternoon

The experience

The boat leaves Roses and sails along the coast through Cap de Creus Natural Park, where you'll pass the Tamariu Cave and El Gato rock formation on a 45-minute guided tour. The cliffs here are the ones Dalí drew and painted. The water below is the view he saw from Port Lligat, where his studio still sits on the beach. Once the boat reaches Cadaqués center, the guide work stops and your time begins.

Six to seven hours is enough to do Cadaqués without rushing. The village has no cars in its core, so you walk the cobbled streets and find restaurants, cafés and small shops tucked into the lanes. The beaches are small and rocky. Most visitors swim for an hour or so and then explore the town. If you arrive on a Monday, the weekly market fills the main square. The boat drops you at the ideal point to reach Port Lligat and Dalí's villa on foot if you want to, though entry to the villa itself is separate and not included.

The tour runs eight hours total. You'll have a multilingual audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Russian and Catalan. A bar and restroom are on board, and the crew takes photographs during the sail. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though the village itself has steep, narrow streets. You can depart from either Roses Centro or Santa Margarita, depending on which works for your schedule.

What’s included

• Multilingual audio guide in eight languages.
• restroom and bar service on board.
• photography service during the sail.
• wheelchair accessible boat.

Options for this experience

2 options

Departure from Roses centre10:00 and 10:30Starting point: 139 Av. de Rhode, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain

From Santa Margarita09:45 and 10:15Starting point: 2 Avinguda de la Bocana, 17480 Roses, Girona, Spain

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:45, 10:00, 10:15 and 10:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 120

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Els Blaus de Roses

Is this one for you?The eight-hour length means you get a real morning and afternoon in Cadaqués rather than a rushed stop, so you can swim, eat and explore without watching the clock. Choose this if you want the village and the coastal cliffs both, and you're comfortable with a full day away from your base in Roses.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Tamariu Cave like, and how close does the boat get to it?

The Tamariu Cave is a sea cave carved into the cliffs of Cap de Creus Natural Park. The boat passes it during the 45-minute guided tour through the park, giving you a view from the water as the guide explains the rock formations and the coastline's geology.

How much time do I actually spend in Cadaqués itself, and what can I fit into it?

You have six to seven free hours in Cadaqués after the boat arrives. Most visitors spend one to two hours swimming and sunbathing on the beaches, then two to three hours walking the village, eating lunch or dinner at a restaurant, and browsing the shops and galleries in the cobbled streets. If you want to visit Dalí's villa at Port Lligat, that takes another hour or so, though the entry fee is separate.

Is there a market in Cadaqués, and when does it happen?

Yes, Cadaqués has a weekly market on Mondays in the main square. If your tour falls on a Monday, you'll have the chance to see it during your free hours in the village.

Can I book a departure from a specific location, or do I have to go to Roses Centro?

You can choose your departure point at checkout: either Roses Centro or Santa Margarita. Both are starting points for the same boat and itinerary.

What languages does the audio guide cover?

The multilingual audio guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Russian and Catalan, so you can follow the Cap de Creus tour in your preferred language.