cadaques spain

Painter Salvador Dali spent several happy childhood holidays in the picturesque fishing village of Cadaqués before the First World War. And the pretty seaside town has inspired numerous other leading artists - Picasso, for example.

Located on the Cap de Creus Peninsula on Spain's famous Costa Brava - Province of Girona and Region of Catalonia - this lovely resort boasts charming coves and a rugged coastline.

In the painting, you see the church of Santa Maria rising up against a background of white-washed houses and perfect blue sky.