Caldes d'Estrac is a coastal town along the Maresme region (Barcelona). Its history goes back to the thirteenth century, built around an old hospital and a church. The site of a hot spring, was named to the municipality. From 1870 to 1920, underwent a first golden age, being a resort of the Catalan bourgeoisie. Catalans important poets and writers as Apel · les Mestres, Joan Maragall, Verdaguer Jacint and Josep Palau i Fabre, lived in the municipality. Although it is considered that the diminutive of Caldetes, (applied especially to the maritime district or vila nova) was born in the eighteenth century, the name was already used by 1600 in the Geography of Catalunya Pere Gil. During the Spanish Civil War, Caldetes, was considered an open city, having several embassies in the municipality, which meant it could not be bombed.

Currently, Caldes d'Estrac has become a tourist destination visited throughout the year for its warm Mediterranean climate, proximity to Barcelona and a wide range of leisure / cultural / culinary.
BEACHES
Large beaches, clean and supervised (Red Cross) / Manor Walks with balustrades and adjoining Maritime Modernist Buildings / Maritime Trails that link with other populations (Arenys de Mar, Llavaneras, Mataró) / possible access Nudist area.

GREEN AREAS
Can Muntanya Park / Parc Joan Maragall / Jalpí Adventure Park (Arenys de Munt), ...

HOT SPRINGS
Thermal Baths Municipal / Hotel Columbus / Spa Titus.
CULTURE
Can Milans Library / Museum Palau (works by Picasso) / Cinema / Theater / Musical Performances / Poetry Contest / Cultural Events Town Hall.
SPORTS
Swimming / Hiking / Jogging / Biking / Skating / Sailing (Balís Seaport St. Andreu de Llavaneres) / Kayak, ... and other, non-aquatic: Horse Riding / Golf (Golf, Pitch and Put / t of 18 holes, located between the best in Europe) / Tennis, ...
GASTRONOMY
Wide and varied cuisine from renowned restaurants at a bar in the beach. The combination of agriculture and fisheries, characteristic of the Maresme coast, has given it a gastronomic offer that stands out for its seafood, vegetables and legumes.