Calella launches 'Calella et dona vida' brand to boost year-round tourism

The coastal town aims to diversify its appeal through sports and culture, moving beyond the traditional sun and sand model.

Generic image of the Calella lighthouse under soft spring light, symbolizing the new tourism brand.
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Generic image of the Calella lighthouse under soft spring light, symbolizing the new tourism brand.

The Calella Town Council has unveiled its new tourism identity, Calella et dona vida, aiming to reduce reliance on the summer season which currently accounts for 63% of annual overnight stays.

Data from 2025 indicates a shifting trend in the Maresme region. While the majority of visitors still arrive between June and September, off-season tourism has grown by over 9% in the last five years, particularly during the spring months of March, April, and May.

"We are much more than sun and sand. It is very important that visitors do not only concentrate during the summer months."

Cindy Rando · Deputy Mayor for Tourism
The new visual identity features the town's famous Lighthouse and focuses on four pillars: sports, gastronomy, culture, and nature. This initiative is part of a broader sustainability strategy to protect the local environment from mass tourism impacts.