Beachy Staycation, Part II: Cadaqués

Described by Salvador Dalí as "the most beautiful village in the world", Cadaqués has proven to be that charming seaside town with a bohemian chic feel. This well-preserved town has attracted other past artists such as Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Henri Matisse and continues to enchant 30,000 visiting tourists every summer. It took us over two hours to get here, but it was worth it!

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The whitechalked village welcomes us as we enter after some kilometers of winding road.

Paloma marks our day's itinerary on the map.

This fishing village is lined by a few coves where people can take a dip against the old town setting.

Cadaqués is set on a slope, where cobblestoned narrow streets climb and crisscross each other.

It has a tranquil bay where one can sit on the steps and dream.

We sat. We dreamt.

There are actually several of these little coves lined along the town. This one sits at the foot of the beautiful church, Església de Santa Maria.

Another one of the said coves.

A statue of Dalí makes its statement.

We decided to walk up to the church. We're actually headed uphill, but you couldn't tell from this photo. The combination of heat, climb and pregnant belly made me want to pass out.

That stony, rustic slope again.

The flowers are a-bloomin' beautifully along this steep alley.

We made it to the church! What a sweet view.

Now throw mom and kid in the picture as a reward.

We entered the 16th-century church to marvel at the intricate Gothic-style altar.

I think this side altar pays homage to the ships and travelers who colonized the New World.

Downhill the bumpity alleys to do more pueblo-admiring. Thank God!

Bold colors of blue highlight the town.

Still love the blue.

The bright green makes me happy as well.

Paloma takes a brief pause with Baby.

And me too.

We took a little souvenir home for the winter - a handknit hat to remind of where we were on this hot day.

Did I mention it was uncomfortably hot for me? The water started to look good at about 5pm.

 As pretty and colorful as they were, we skipped the overturned fishing boats.

But took a dip on this rocky beach. I thought the rocks would kill me when I lay down, but they were all smooth and flat.

These two had to be really careful with the slippery rocks underneath them. With my bulging belly, I didn't dare.

I would love to come back during the late spring or early fall when it's not sweltering. I'd also love to catch the Salvador Dalí House Museum in the nearby Portlligat. Hope you've enjoyed!