Calau

Calau is a pintxos and tapas bar on Carrer de les Voltes, a short distance from the waterfront at Port Bo in Calella de Palafrugell. The setting places the venue among the coastal streets of one of the Costa Brava’s best-known fishing villages, with the sea close by and the traditional arcaded street providing much of the character.

The kitchen works with fresh market produce and combines familiar pintxos with more original creations. The format suits meals built gradually, whether a few small bites accompany a drink or a table orders a broader selection of tapas to share. Traditional flavours sit alongside less expected combinations, giving the menu a varied feel without moving away from the informal bar format.

Service follows a lively pintxos-bar style. After drinks have been ordered, diners can choose further items from the bar, while hot pintxos are also brought out from the kitchen. Pintxos are served in several formats, including larger and smaller pieces, small plates, spoons and glasses, with additional tapas listed on the venue’s boards. The system makes it easy for each table to build a meal around individual appetites and shared plates.

Calau is suited to casual lunches, relaxed evening meals and stop-offs by the sea. It works particularly well for diners who enjoy variety, informal service and the social rhythm of small plates rather than a formal restaurant setting. The venue also offers takeaway, extending the pintxos and tapas format beyond the dining room. Dietary information is presented through menu labels covering options such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices, as well as common allergens.