Castelldefels is a miniature town of Catalonia on the Mediterranean coast, which is famous for its endlessly long beach and proximity to the Garraf nature reserve.
Here you can also find a kitchen for every taste, take a meditation or yoga course in a Buddhist monastery, get on a "pirate feast" in July or try the chestnuts at the festival in October
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How to get to Castelldefels
Castelldefels is 15 km from the international airport Barcelona in El Prat de Llobregat. From the terminal T1 (there are regular buses between T1 and T2 terminals) the city goes to the L99 bus. A taxi ride will cost about 20 EUR
To get there by train, take the line C-1 towards El Prat de Llobregat and then transfer to the C-2 line in direction to Sitges \ Vilan \ Sant -Viesens de Calders and follow to the stop in Castelldefels
On your personal car, it's easiest to get to the city via the C-31 (direction - Sitges).
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Climate
Typical Mediterranean climate in Castelldefels in spring brings rain, in autumn - storms, when 1 hour can fall right 50 mm of rain. In winter, the influence of anticyclones is felt, in summer it is always hot and humid.
Transport
There are regular buses from Castelldefels to Barcelona (daytime L94, L95, L97 and night N14, N16). There are also Sant Boi flights (No. L96) and Les Botigues beach in Sitges (No. CF1)
The beach of Castelldefels
The beach stretches for 5 km along the Mediterranean coast between the Llobregat delta and the nature reserve of Garraf. On the beach, you can equally serenely take sunbathing, swim in calm sea waters or engage in all possible types of water sports.
Sports equipment can be found in the club Club Marítim de Castelldefels, club Club Nàutic. For professional trainers and training, go to the Garbí windsurfing school or Port Ginesta Port
The beach is equipped with showers and toilet cabins, wooden bridges for easy walking through the sand, equipped playgrounds and a rescue tower.
Entertainment, sightseeing and attractions of Castelldefels
Although Castelldefels is a small town, there is something to see and where to go. For example, in the natural park of Garraf. His heart is in the palace of Palacio Novaea, the first Buddhist monastery in Catalonia, where a collection of Tibetan art and culture is kept. The local Buddhist community conducts meditation classes and reads introductory lectures on the history and philosophy of Buddhism, and organizes classes in tai chi, yoga and relaxation techniques.
- Go with an excursion along the Orange Way without meeting any orange tree
- To get to the jazz festival
- Make a morning jog along the 5-kilometer beach
- To learn how to professionally relax with local Buddhists
- To climb to the top hill and look into the medieval castle
In the very city on the top of the hill stands Castelldefels Castle (open to visitors from July to August from Tuesday to Friday from 17:00 to 21:00, the rest of the year - on the first Sunday of each month). There is also the Church of St. Mary, where you can see the wall painting of the Spanish artist Jose Serrasanta, and the Plaza de Castelldefels, where most of the city's cultural events take place.
In general, the main tourist route is called the Ruta Naranja and includes A visit to all the sights of the city: the palace of Novey, the castle with its Roman chapel, 12 watchtowers, Cal Ganxo, Can Vinader and Can Gomar country houses, Plaça de l'Estació, Plaça de l'Església, Plaça de les Palmeres and Dunes.
Event
In February, there is a carnival and marathon, in March an international women's day is celebrated, in April - Holy Week, in May - theatrical performances "Monologue" and a festival in Barrio Vista Alegre and Castell Poble Vell. In June events are traditionally the most: commercial fair, Barrio de Canyars festival and Barrio Can Bou, jazz festival, numerous concerts and musical performances.
July is the richest for the holidays, including the local town like the Castelldefels dance festival, the Barrio Lluminetes festivals, Barrio Can Roca, Barrio Bellamar and Morse ("pirate feast"). In September, the rally of retro cars is held, in October - the chestnut holiday of Kastanada-Popular, in December - the holiday of Winter and the Christmas market.