Calella launches a new tourist experience that combines history, technology and culture to rediscover the city’s heritage in an innovative way. It’s an augmented reality route accessible from your mobile phone that lets you travel back in time and discover how some of the town’s most iconic spaces have evolved.
A different activity, free and perfect to complement a holiday in Calella beyond the beach.
A new way to discover Calella
The route offers six immersive experiences distributed across different points in the city, where visitors can discover what these spaces looked like in other eras and compare them with their current appearance.
The places included in the tour are:
- The Roman site of El Mujal
- Calella Lighthouse
- The Towers
- The seafront and the fishing tradition
- The historic Llobet Factory
- The current Town Hall Square and its medieval past
Each of these spaces incorporates digital recreations, interactive information and audio guides to enrich the experience.
How the route works
The system is very simple. Through QR codes installed at each of the points or by accessing the official Calella Tourism website, users can activate the experiences directly from their mobile phone.
The platform allows you to follow the complete route or visit each stop independently, adapting to each visitor’s pace and interest.
It also includes an interactive map to easily locate all the points and organize the tour.
An experience available in 6 languages
Designed for both national and international visitors, the route is available in:
- Catalan
- Spanish
- English
- French
- German
- Polish
This makes it a very accessible option for the thousands of tourists who visit Calella every year.
Mastegamosques: the most original guide on the route
One of the most curious elements of the experience is the presence of the giant-headed figure Mastegamosques, a traditional Calella character who accompanies visitors throughout the tour, providing explanations, curiosities and historical context for each space.
A detail that adds personality and connects technology with local popular culture.
Much more than sun and beach
With this initiative, Calella continues to champion a more sustainable, innovative tourism model connected with its cultural heritage. A different way to discover the city, ideal for families, groups or travelers looking to enrich their stay with new experiences.
If you’re staying at Hotel Miami in Calella, this route is an excellent opportunity to discover the history and essence of the city while strolling through some of its most iconic spots.
