Enjoy sport training in Calella

Sport, well-being and health are without a doubt the adjectives that define the DNA of the people of Calella. Passionate about sports, contact with nature, the smell of the sea, the Mediterranean breeze or walks under the hundred-year-old banana trees on Passeig de Manuel Puigvert, have the privilege of enjoying a city that, thanks to its climate warm and temperate, it becomes an ideal destination for the practice of the sport. Calella has the brand of Sports Tourism Destination. It is an ideal place to practice all kinds of sports activities throughout the year thanks to the magnificent facilities it has. Among the sports that can be practiced in Calella are football, basketball, handball, athletics, swimming, tennis, cycling, triathlon and all kinds of nautical activities. In addition, due to its proximity to Montnegre Natural Park there is also the possibility of mountain biking, hiking or trekking enjoying a unique landscape. Calella offers 8 cycling routes of different degrees of difficulty, distances and gradients that have Calella as a starting and finishing point.

It is for this reason, then, that the Hotel Bernat II, located 200m from the Garbí Beach of Calella de Mar, with a long history hosting great professionals in the international field of different disciplines, will become the best allied to be the accommodation that provides facilities perfectly adapted and prepared for athletes:

1. We offer picnics designed especially for athletes who want to spend the day outside.
2. Our location between Parc de Montseny and the beach makes it the ideal place to do a different route every day.
3. We have very comfortable rooms ready to accommodate up to four people.
4. Wellness area with spa, whirlpool, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and treatment cabins, where you can relax after an intense day of training.
5. We allow you to ride your bikes in the rooms.
6. We have the collaboration of a specialized company that has an extensive catalog of bicycle rental both road and mountain.
7. We offer leisure and adventure activities with important discounts and exclusive services in order to complete your stay: Windsurfing, catamaran, water flight, sailing, water skiing …
8. We have a large buffet with a variety of food perfect to replenish strength.

WHAT SPORTS CAN I DO IN CALELLA?

ROAD BIKE ROUTES

Do you like to ride a bike? Combining a few days of vacation with the practice of your favorite sport has never been so easy. In Calella you will find experiences that fit your needs. Whether you come as a group, as a family, or if you prefer to go for free, we offer a wide range of proposals for cycling. The Maresme is one of the best destinations for cycling in Catalonia. You will find cities with a great cycling tradition such as Calella (starting point of the Volta Ciclista Catalunya), certified with the seal of Sports Tourism Destination by the Catalan Tourism Agency as a destination specializing in road cycling. Calella currently has a wide range of services aimed especially at all those people passionate about cycling (professionals and amateurs) who want to enjoy a few days of vacation in our city and get to know the Costa de Barcelona on two wheels.

Each of the listed routes has a file on Wikiloc, where its characteristics are specified (typology, time, difficulty, slope …).

SWIMMING CIRCUITS

A good way to experience intense contact with water is to swim in open water, an activity that is gaining more and more followers in our country and that allows us to discover the coast from a new perspective. In Calella you will find the ideal place to swim and snorkel safely, along the coast along a nautical lane specially indicated for the practice of these activities. Along its route, we are shown a coastline that exudes beauty in every corner, with beaches of clean and transparent water located where just the Montnegre Massif touches the Mediterranean. The best thing about the Braves is that, in addition to enjoying the coastal landscape, it also allows us to explore a seabed of great natural wealth. It is ideal for both experienced swimmers and those who are new to open water swimming to discover, from Calella and visitors, the immense biological diversity of the area. A great combination of sport and nature!

Check out the different circuits here!

BTT ROUTES

The Maresme, located between the Litoral mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea, has a great natural and scenic attraction that makes the region a charming territory and ideal for cycling. Calella is part of a wide network of roads and trails of 500 km ??? which certainly offer a great opportunity to enjoy the richness of the landscape and discover some of the most charming corners often unknown to those who visit us. In turn, the orography of our region located at the foot of the Montnegre i Corredor Natural Park form a beautiful landscape that thanks to the N-II road (former Via Augusta) passes between a steep, rocky and vertical coast communicating all the municipalities of the region. Here you will find a collection of itineraries suitable for all-terrain bicycles (BTT) that are spread throughout the region. Each route has a file on Wikiloc where the characteristics (typology, time, difficulty, slope …) and the patrimonial and natural resources of interest are specified.

HIKING ROUTES

Where green and blue merge, in the middle of nature, you can enjoy one of the best moments that will surely feed the soul! We invite you to discover the flora and fauna of a place that integrates in full harmony sea and mountain behind the foothills of the Montnegre Corredor Natural Park.

The Tourism Consortium, with the support of the Barcelona Provincial Council, has marked a network of paths and trails that connect all the towns of the Maresme and that facilitates this type of tourism that is done on foot. The Maresme has 350 kilometers of tracks, paths and trails, an important communication network that allows you to move from town to town discovering attractive natural landscapes and places of interest for walkers that allows the region to complement the tourist offer sun and beach and family, with nature tourism, rural and active.

Check out the different routes here!

SPORTS FACILITIES

A whole range of facilities dedicated to athletics training, swimming, as well as preparation circuits with cycling routes through Calella and throughout the region.

Athletics tracks

6-street athletics tracks that allow training throughout the year to practice different sports such as athletics, 7-a-side football -artificial turf-, indoor football, skating and Catalan bowling (check availability and prices).

Municipal swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool of 25 meters, 6 streets. Shallow teaching pool 12 x 6 meters. Fully equipped 600 square meter gym. Sauna.

Crol Center

Facilities at the Crol Center Calella include an outdoor, heated 50 x 25 swimming pool, as well as fully equipped changing rooms. There is also a gym with weight room and an extensive and complete water area to complement the training of our customers.

Bicycle rental and repair

All types of bicycles: ride, city bike, basic mountain bike, disc, double suspension, road, guided outings, transfers, a la carte routes, outdoor routes.

Urban circuits

Marked training circuit (15 km) along the promenade with exercise and warm-up areas.

Garbí beach

During the summer months, it has a wide range of services. Examples of these are the spaces dedicated to sports (beach volleyball, beach handball and beach soccer). All of them free! It also has first aid services and access for people with reduced mobility.

WATER SPORTS

If you like sailing, surfing, flying and enjoying speed, you can take courses in Windsurfing, Catamaran, Parasailing, Sailing, Boarding the Banana Bus or Water Skiing. All these nautical activities are chargeable, but in some of them the Hotel Bernat II offers you significant discounts and exclusive services. The company we recommend for water sports is Water Sports Center, a company dedicated to water sports, water activities, sailing school and team incentives (team bulding). They have been organizing nautical activities for more than 15 years, both individually and for small groups. Parasailing and jet skiing are his star activities. Qualified instructors will teach you how to navigate the discipline you like best.

Enjoy a memorable romantic getaway in Calella

Any time is the perfect time to enjoy a unique and memorable romantic getaway. How about this weekend? It’s the perfect plan to surprise your partner, whether it’s to celebrate a special date or simply to give yourself a well-deserved treat. Living new experiences and discovering different destinations together is always a great way to get out of the routine.

It is very important to find the right place where you can relax as a couple, however, who does not feel like going to the sea, sunbathing in the sun and doing a good trip along the coast? This is why Calella is a perfect destination to make your getaway, which is only 45 minutes from Barcelona. As we mentioned in the previous post, in which we talked about ideal plans to do in Calella with the family, its exceptional location makes it a first-rate coastal destination. Its town center stretches for three kilometers, between the golden sand beaches and Montnegre. In the old part of Calella, you can discover its history and contemplate its Renaissance houses, one of its main treasures.

Calella, the tourist capital of the Costa del Maresme, hides magical corners to discover, it is full of surprises and activities for all kinds of couples, both for the quietest and for those who never stop. Calella has a wide range of leisure activities with bars, restaurants, shops, exhibitions, museums, excursions, adventure sports … You won’t know where to start! It is for this reason that Hotel Bernat II offers you the best ideas and tips to make the most of your getaway and have an unforgettable romantic weekend. With all these ideas, surprising your lover will be easier than ever!

Be captivated by the Calella Lighthouse

Located at the highest point of the Capaspre mountain, the lighthouse, becomes the symbol of the city for excellence and therefore, an obligatory stop on your getaway as a couple.

The views are simply spectacular! From there, you will be able to contemplate the city of Calella, the whole of the sea, the beach and the mountains of the Montnegre and Corredor natural park.

Any time of the day is ideal to go, however, the star moment par excellence is undoubtedly the sunset; when everything is calm, when there are no tourists and when you can enjoy the serenity of the sea accompanied by the sea breeze that scatters the purple and reddish tones of the sunset. In addition, during the months of July, August and September the Summer Nights festival is held, which is a double opportunity both to enjoy quality exhibitions and to take advantage of and visit the Lighthouse at night. This year’s proposal is completed with a wine and tapas tasting, enjoying music and gastronomy in the same space.

Another incentive to go to the Calella Lighthouse is that in the same building there is the Calella Lighthouse Interpretation Center with an interesting exhibition on communications.

To access, you can park your car just before arriving or you can walk from the city (10 min walk from Hotel Bernat II). Although the lighthouse is elevated to a peak, it is very easy to get there, the path is very light.

+ Information about the Calella Lighthouse

Enjoy Calella from the air doing Parasailing

If you want to add a bit of activity to your getaway, for the most daring ones we suggest you to do Parasailing. In Calella, thanks to its mild climate, it is possible to practice water sports and outdoor activities during all the seasons. Among the wide variety of possibilities offered by the Water Sports Center, which you can consult here, we highlight the Parasailing, you will enjoy a flight full of emotions, adrenaline and above all, privileged panoramic views of Calella.

The Water Sports Center, where you can also kayak or even go with jet skis, is located in the Platja Gran, which, as the name suggests, is the largest of the three beaches in the city counting with almost 1 km and a half in length. This beach, certified with the Blue Flag for the quality of its services, is located in the center of town. It has a car parking area along the entire beach and is also very close to the train station. The access to this beach on foot is easy as there are different steps adapted for people with reduced mobility. It is located less than 10 minutes walk from the Hotel Bernat II and offers many services.

Add some relaxation

At the end of the day, there is nothing more romantic and relaxing than focusing on each other with a soothing massage. You will feel a maximum well-being that will help you to balance your mind, body and soul. It will allow you to eliminate stress, relieve your body tension and to increase both physical and mental well-being. Isn’t it a good idea to let yourself be surrounded by these sensations with your partner?

Hotel Bernat II is designed so that your getaway is perfect and you only have to worry about resting and enjoying these days to the fullest. It is for this reason, then, that from our hotel we offer massage services for all tastes that you can complete living a different experience in the Wellness Area, where you can enjoy all the facilities that we make available to our clients: Spa, swimming pool hydromassage, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, sequential bi-thermal showers and bi-thermal mist showers.

That is, if you want to surprise your partner, the Hotel Bernat II is your best ally thanks to our complete Wellness Area, the proximity of the beach, the enormous number of services offered by the population of Calella and the attentive and friendly treatment of our personal. We are aware of the importance of everything being perfect for couples’ getaways, and it is for this reason, then, that we rigorously take care of all the details so that the moments you spend together at the hotel are unforgettable. Fall in love in Calella!

Enjoy Calella with your family

Surrounding the Catalan capital, we find ourselves in front of a series of regions that are part of the Costa Barcelona tourist brand. Calella it is full of activities, events and places to visit. It is a municipality with the Family Tourism seal awarded by the Generalitat de Catalunya. It brings together all the essence of the Mediterranean, standing out for its beautiful beaches but it is also characterized for having very good options for family, sports, gastronomic or cultural tourism.

In this city, also known as Calella de Mar and being considered the tourist capital of the Catalan coastal region. You can find a very good range of services, a wide range of leisure activities designed for all ages, a well-equipped beach and commercial offer of all kinds. In addition, it is perfectly adapted for pedestrians and has numerous green spaces, something that is fantastic because it allows you to do a lot of excursions and activities designed for all members of the family. So you can see that it is very difficult not to feel comfortable in this city specially prepared for you to spend quality time with your family!

Taking into account all this information, we want to propose 3 essential activities that you can not miss if you come to visit our city:

1. SWIM ON CALELLA’S BEACHES

Calella has almost three kilometers of blue and clean water, so the first thing we recommend you do when you arrive in Calella with your family is to enjoy its beaches. On the one hand, if you prefer to swim in a more intimate and quiet area, we recommend a short walk (inclusive) from the Passeig Marítim to Les Roques Beach where you will find a small beach of transparent water surrounded by rocks. This one is very close to the Lighthouse and to “Les Torretes“.

It is also surrounded by small coves, Rocapins, La Vinyeta, Cala d’en Pere (nudist) or La Roca Grossa. However, if you are looking to be on a beach where you do not have to worry about finding a place to lay and where you can practice a wide variety of sports, we recommend going to Platja Gran or Platja del Garbí. From Platja del Garbí, awarded with the Q for Quality and Blue Flag, we not only highlight its waters and its breadth but also the great variety of  bars perfect to go for a drink.

Out of the different options available, we highlight the Bahari Club, Hotel Bernat IIs Beach Club, located right in front of the hotel area of Calella. Here you can find discounts on drinks (if you are staying at the Hotel Bernat II) and also, if you make a reservation at their restaurant, they give you sunbeds, parasols and also a parking space! Something that is appreciated because sometimes it is difficult to find parking at the beach area.

On the other hand, in the hotel area where the Bahari Club is located. There is the Calella Tourist Association activity point, where you can find plenty of free or 20% off activities (for people staying at the Hotel Bernat II), ranging from bouncy castles to kayak excursions. Check out all the activities available here.

2.GET LOST IN DALMAU PARK

The Dalmau Park in Calella is a very pleasant natural area and the largest leisure area in the town for excellence, where the brand of Family Tourism Destination (DFT) can also be seen. That’s why we’ve added it to the must-do list.

It can be visited in an easy route, thanks to the paths and trails expressly indicated. It has children’s areas, picnic area, fountains, pine forests, garden areas and numerous benches to rest. It is an ideal environment full of greenery and multicolored flowers, which has at least 10 hectares of idyllic gardens and shady forests in the heart of Calella perfect for all those walks among pines and sculptures lovers. Dalmau Park, then, is the perfect counterpoint to combine beach and nature and, moreover, it can also offers a wide variety of activities to do:

1. Do the botanical itinerary. It starts in the central part of the park, in the Font dels Lleons. In this way, the different types of vegetation that inhabit it can be observed. At the bottom are banana trees and in the part superior the Mediterranean forest predominates, with pines, oaks and weeds.
2. For the little ones there are areas with children’s play facilities ranging from classic swings and slides to new and very modern games that encourage imagination and adventure.
3. You can’t miss visiting the anti-aircraft shelter located on the edge of the park built in 1937, during the Civil War, to protect the population from bombing.
4. If you want to walk around Calella, you can do the Ruta de l’Esquirol, one of the routes that passes through the middle of the Park. It lasts about an hour and is also perfectly marked with red squirrel-shaped paint. Its difficulty is very low and this allows it to be suitable for all family members.

3.DISCOVER THE STREETS WITH THE “CARRILET”

You can’t miss the opportunity to get on the Carrilet de Calella. It’s a little train and, almost like all this kind of trains, is open and they allow you to see the scenery and catch some fresh air while exploring the city. It’s the perfect option for walking the city’s main streets in a different way, especially if you’re traveling with kids and during the summer months. The full tour lasts approximately 40 minutes and it is a perfect plan to do with all the family!

The Calella tourist train offers an urban route through the different streets and the seafront. Round trip prices are € 3 for adults and € 1 for children. Up to 2 years is free. It runs every 20-25 minutes and runs from 9am to 10pm during the high season months. It has stops from one end of the city to the other, and one of those it is right in front of the Hotel Bernat II. It is also perfect for using it as a public transport if you come to Calella to spend the day.