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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Hostal Manel

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7 Jan - 8 Jan

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Hotel Atenea Port Barcelona Mataro

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, clean fresh seaview room. Friendly accommodating staff. Great breakfast and on our second night had the set menu in the hotel restaurant which was delicious. "

Aparthotel Atenea Valles

10/10 Excellent

"Every thing was sorprising out of what we expect 180 degrees better than we expect from the welcome counter to direction to any where we like to go and they explain step to detail the breakfast to diner was so good to detail the servers Maria and shavy they was the five days the we spend there no Everett day was to meet my expectation 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏"

B&B El Pekinaire

10/10 Excellent

"B&B EI Pekinaire is amazing! The staff are so friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing. By the end of my stay Andres knew exactly what I wanted to drink for breakfast. The details went a long way. The rooms were comfortable and very clean. I can’t recommend staying at this hotel enough! 5 out of 5 stars for sure! "

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What are the best hostels in Calella?

You might like the prices at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which gets positive reviews from our guests: Htop Olympic - 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of Calella. Located within a 10-minute walk of Lloret de Mar Beach. Property features at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Calella?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: 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 is there to see and do in Calella?

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore some places near Calella. Get out into nature with places such as Calella Beach, Dalmau Park and Platja Garbi. Cultural attractions include Museum of Tourism, Lluís Domènech i Montaner House-Museum and Museu del Mar. Visit landmarks such as Calella Lighthouse.

What's the best way to get to and around Calella while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Calella on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Girona (GRO-Costa Brava), 20.5 mi (32.9 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), situated 36.9 mi (59.4 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. If you're looking to explore more of the surrounding area, make your way to Calella Station to hop on a train.

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