Santa Maria de Cada Church

Santa Maria de Cadaqués Church in Cadaqués Carrer Portal de Mont, 1, 3, 17488 Cadaqués, Girona The silhouette of the Santa María de Cadaqués church is easily recognizable from the sea. The Church of Santa Maria de Cadaqués is the most symbolic religious building. It consists of a nave with a small chapel, a polygonal seven-sided apse, and a square base and octagonal upper body bell tower. Surprisingly, the entire exterior of the church is white, which is a typical feature of famous maritime towns like Cadaqués. The Baroque-style altar painting in the ornate church of Santa Maria de Cadaqués on the Costa Brava. The altar decoration of the main altar stands out from the solemn appearance, dedicated to Virgen de la Esperanza. It is in Baroque style, made by Pau Costa. It is made of gilded wood and displays vivid images, such as the image of the sailor who paid for this work. There are also 9 altar decorations in the church, also made of gilded wood and smaller in size. Santa María de Cadaqués Church's Baroque altar painting detail of a fisherman climbs up this unique building located in Cadaqués, allowing us to enjoy the wonderful views. In the south, we can see the Caralanus lighthouse and the nearby island of es Cucurucuc de sa Sabolla. Santa María de Cadaqués Church is located at the highest point of the town on the Costa Brava, and is closely related to the life and work of Salvador Dalí. Its square is also one of the best views overlooking the bay of the town. Although the church was originally built in the 13th century, it was plundered by Saracen pirates (specifically Turkish pirate Barbarossa) in 1543, forcing it to be rebuilt in the following years, so the current Gothic architecture has been preserved since the 16th century. To enter the church and admire its beautiful scenery, we must walk up the steep white streets of Cadaqués. Sometimes we may have to ask locals for the correct direction, as we always get lost in the intricate alleys. Cadaqués, L'Alt Emporda.