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From all the villages around Cap Creus, Port de la Selva is the one most likely to earn the title of "small fishing village". Small, white houses nestle into each other, as if to seek shelter from the Tramuntana together.
Naturally many inhabitants here make their livelihood out of tourism but their main source of income still is fishing. The fishing port ranks among the most important in the province.
History.
1725 - building of the first church; at that time port de la Selva still belonged to Selva del Mar. Near the beach only a few huts existed, where the fishermen kept their nets and other equipment.
1787 independence from Selva del Mar by decree from king Carlos III.
In the 19 century economic boom in wine and olive oil; the number of inhabitants increases. At the end of the 19 century the wine bug destroyed most vineyards. The number of inhabitants declined again.
1938. After the civil war 70% of Port de la Selva gets destroyed.
Position and climate
The bay of port de la Selva forms a natural harbour basin and is sheltered by the surrounding mountains from the harsh northerly winds. The prevailing beach is fairly large and offers even in the main season sufficient space. This beach is especially popular with windsurfers. The beach of "Cala Tamariu" is situated on the way to Cap Creus and can be reached by car. Further small bays towards Cap Creus are well worth visiting on foot.
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