A Calella emblem since 1958
Opening of Restaurant Banys La Gavina
Calella's tourism boom - 'Calella dels Alemanys'
Consolidation as a local gastronomic reference
Calella joins Catalunya Film Commission
Over 65 years serving the best Mediterranean cuisine
Restaurant Banys La Gavina opened its doors in 1958, during the height of Calella's tourism development. From the beginning, it was strategically located on Calella's Platja Gran, facing the Renfe Station, becoming the perfect meeting point for locals and visitors.
During the 60s and 70s, Calella experienced a radical transformation. From being a traditional fishing and textile village, it became one of the most important tourist destinations on the Costa del Maresme. This tourism boom, especially from Central European tourism, made Calella known as 'Calella dels Alemanys' (Calella of the Germans), tripling its population during high season.
Banys La Gavina was witness and protagonist of this golden age. With its privileged location facing the sea and next to the train station, the restaurant became a must-stop for tourists arriving in Calella seeking sun, beach and authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
Throughout more than six decades, the restaurant has maintained its family essence and commitment to quality. It has witnessed Calella's evolution, from its beginnings as a tourist destination to becoming a cosmopolitan city that receives visitors from all over Europe.
Calella has also been the setting for numerous film and television productions. Since 2010, it has been part of Catalunya Film Commission, and has its own Calella Film Office. The city has served as a 'film set city' for productions that wanted to capture the essence of Catalonia's Mediterranean coast.
Currently, Restaurant Banys La Gavina continues to be a gastronomic reference in Calella. It maintains its traditional specialties in rice dishes, seafood and fresh fish, while adapting to modern times while preserving its Mediterranean and family soul.
Located on the emblematic Paseo Manuel Puigvert, facing Platja Gran, since 1958
We preserve the original recipes of our rice dishes and seafood specialties
We have witnessed the tourism development of Calella and the Costa del Maresme
Entire families have shared special moments at our tables for decades
More than 65 years of gastronomic tradition await you on the seafront