Calella

Calella
Calella
Location in Catalonia
Calella
Calella (Spain)
Coordinates: 41°36′46″N 2°39′27″E / 41.61278°N 2.65750°E / 41.61278; 2.65750
Country Spain
Community Catalonia
ProvinceBarcelona
ComarcaMaresme
Government
  MayorMarc Buch (2022) (CiU)
Area
  Total
8.0 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
18,728
  Density2,300/km2 (6,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Calellenc, calellenca
Websitewww.calella.cat

Calella (Catalan pronunciation: [kəˈleʎə]) is a municipality located in the Maresme region of Spain, located 50 km from Barcelona, 50 km from Girona, and 6 km from the Montnegre-Corredor Natural Park. It has a Mediterranean climate, and is known for its beaches, which span about 3 km.

It has several natural areas, such as Dalmau Park, Manuel Puigvert promenade, Garbí promenade, the Calella Lighthouse, and The Turrets.