Calella
Calella is a municipality in the Maresme region of Spain, located 50 km from Barcelona, 50 km from Girona, and 6 km from the Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park. Calella is known as the “tourist capital of the Costa del Maresme.” Its climate is Mediterranean.
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| Coordinates: 41°36′46″N 2°39′27″E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Community | Catalonia |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Comarca | Maresme |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Montserrat Candini Puig (2015) (CiU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 18,728 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Calellenc, calellenca |
| Website | www |
It has an urban layout with a central pedestrian and commercial area, green spaces, and accommodation for tourists.
Calella has beaches spanning 3 km with around 180,000 square miles of golden sand. It has natural areas such as Dalmau Park, Manuel Puigvert promenade, Garbí promenade, The Lighthouse, and The Turrets.
Calella has approximately 700 years of history.
In recent years, Catella has attempted to pivot its economy towards sport, health, cultural and family tourism.
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