This site has everything we were looking for: preserved natural surroundings with the sea nearby, a house with remarkable architecture and a history, generous sunshine, a charming village close by, and easy access. We bought and renovated the house in 2017, after much searching.
Casa del Capitan, designed in 1962, has undergone a complete renovation that respects both its original architecture and the site's extraordinary history. The house combines modernity, simplicity, and comfort with 1950s Mediterranean and Californian influences. It stands on a north-west to south-east axis parallel to the sea and fits the irregular topography along the cliff edge. This single-storey home follows the land's 7.5 m fall and so consists of seven small linked buildings, known as “casitas”. Casa del Capitan is visible only from the sea and blends perfectly into the Cap de Creus Natural Park landscape.
This house, built in 1962 to a design by the renowned American architect Peter Harnden, was avant-garde in early-1960s Cadaqués, a source of inspiration and reference for other architects. Captain Moore, its former occupant and Dalí's personal secretary, used to host a variety of international artists, intellectuals, and free spirits here. Statues and objects handed down from the Dalí era are tucked away in the extensive grounds, along with a striking small chapel.
Casa del Capitan lies at the edge of the charming village of Cadaqués, north of Barcelona, and is a 5-minute walk from Dalí's house. It is perched on a hill facing the sea and, with its 3 ha grounds, forms an exceptional estate. Its setting is enchanting, and the surroundings are exceptionally well preserved because Cap de Creus Natural Park is close by. The villa has a spectacular infinity pool, and guests can reach the sea directly by a few steps cut into the rock.
Explore the distinctive geology and plant life of Cap de Creus Natural Park on hikes or bike rides. The 16th-century Church of Santa Maria in the historic centre of Cadaqués has a magnificent view over the bay and houses one of Catalonia's most important Baroque altarpieces. This work by the sculptor Pau Costa is dedicated to the Virgin. The Benedictine monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, on Verdera Mountain, dates from the 14th century and is one of the treasures of Catalan Romanesque art. Our favourite restaurant, “Compartir”, whose name means “to share”, rounds off the list. Its food is local, with dishes presented at the centre of the table, and the atmosphere is informal and relaxed.
Casa del Capitan, a 500 m² house with 9 bedrooms, can accommodate up to 20 people. It is on a single level, in two separate parts. The main house has four bedrooms. The other six are outside the main house, with independent access, and all are connected by Mediterranean patios and stone steps. The nine bedrooms, including a family suite, each have a sea view. They all have individual air conditioning, and some have private bathrooms. The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace in the sitting room, a study-library, panoramic windows, heating and air conditioning in each room. Next to the infinity pool, a summer kitchen with a plancha griddle allows guests to have lunch facing the sea. A laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer is provided. The house has wireless internet, a Sonos hi-fi system, and a collector's Gaveau piano from the ocean liner “Le France”. It is equipped with a CCTV system and 4 hours of daily housekeeping from Monday to Friday are included in the rental price. Prices start at €2,200 per night, with a four-night minimum outside the summer period. In July and August, the minimum stay is one week.
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