Calella, Coastal municipality in Maresme, Spain
Calella is a coastal town on the Mediterranean coast in Maresme province with three kilometers of beach and several plazas in the historic center. The layout combines modern waterfront areas with old narrow streets, where homes, small shops, and restaurants sit side by side.
First mentions date back to the 12th century, when fishing families built houses here as protection from threats at sea. The settlement grew gradually as coastal trade gained importance and the population increased.
The old church in the town center displays building styles from different periods that you notice while walking through the core area. Locals and visitors gather regularly around these structures, which form the heart of the community.
The train station sits centrally and connects you with nearby cities in minutes, making day trips easy to arrange. The beaches are within walking distance from the center and become much busier in the warmer months than in winter.
A lighthouse built in 1859 stands on a promontory and tells the story of long maritime history on this coast. Today it is open to visitors and shows how sailors navigated and communicated across great distances.
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