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Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava
Artful Travel™ · Vintage Travel Poster
This poster is an original creation by Alecse, exclusively designed for MyRetroPoster. His work blends photography, drawing, and digital painting into a distinctive visual language inspired by vintage travel posters and a strong sense of place.
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This artwork is published as a strictly limited edition of 300 art prints across all sizes.
Once sold out, the artwork will never be reprinted.
To reduce our carbon footprint, we don’t hold stock. Each poster is printed on demand and produced as close as possible to its destination, with local printing facilities in the EU, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.
Worldwide shipping is included for all unframed posters. If you choose a framed option, shipping costs will be calculated at checkout based on the selected frame and destination.

Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava
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Poster Description & Specifications
Discover the timeless beauty of the Costa Brava with Cadaqués Memories, an original travel poster by Alecse inspired by one of Catalonia's most enchanting seaside villages. Seen from the rocky shoreline, colourful fishing boats rest peacefully in the bay while the whitewashed houses of Cadaqués glow beneath a dramatic Mediterranean sky. Blending photography, illustration and digital painting, Alecse recreates the atmosphere that has captivated artists, sailors and travellers for generations.
Rather than depicting a famous landmark, Cadaqués Memories celebrates the quiet charm of everyday life: calm waters, weathered rocks, traditional boats and the unmistakable silhouette of the village stretching across the bay. Finished in Alecse's signature vintage-inspired half-tone style, this artwork brings warmth, serenity and Mediterranean character into any interior.
Limited Edition: Only 300 prints of this artwork will ever be produced across all sizes combined.
Did You Know?
Although Salvador Dalí made nearby Portlligat world-famous, it was the unique light of Cadaqués itself that first attracted generations of painters, writers and musicians. Sheltered by the Cap de Creus peninsula, the village remained relatively isolated until the 20th century, helping preserve its authentic Mediterranean character.
Why You'll Love This Poster
- Captures the peaceful atmosphere of Cadaqués from the water.
- Beautiful balance of rocky shoreline, fishing boats and whitewashed architecture.
- Alecse's signature vintage-inspired half-tone finish creates timeless character.
- Perfect for coastal, Mediterranean and contemporary interiors.
- An elegant reminder of holidays, sailing adventures and life by the sea.
Cadaqués Memories Poster Features
- Original Certified Limited Edition Travel Poster by Alecse
- Exhibition-quality HD print using 12-colour giclée technology
- Printed on Premium EMA Fine Art matte paper (200gsm)
- Limited to 300 prints across all sizes combined
- Available in 8 sizes, from S to 5XL, plus postcard format
- Poster only — frame not included
- Worldwide tracked shipping
- Printed on demand within 1–3 business days
- Shipped rolled in a sturdy eco-friendly protective tube
- Damaged or defective prints replaced free of charge
The Vintage Effect
Every Alecse artwork is intentionally created using a visible half-tone texture, inspired by the printing techniques used for classic travel posters throughout the twentieth century. Rather than aiming for perfectly smooth photographic rendering, this process gives the artwork its distinctive vintage character.
Viewed from a normal distance, the image appears rich and detailed. Up close, the authentic printed texture becomes visible, just like traditional lithographic posters. This handcrafted finish is one of the defining characteristics of every genuine MyRetroposter artwork.
Eco-conscious, Archival-Quality Prints
Every MyRetroposter artwork is produced only after it has been ordered, following a zero-waste production philosophy. Printing takes place in trusted fine-art laboratories across Europe, North America and Australia, reducing transport distances while ensuring fast delivery.
Museum-grade archival pigments combined with premium EMA Fine Art paper produce exceptional colour accuracy and longevity, allowing your artwork to remain vibrant for decades.
♻️ Printed on demand to minimise waste while maintaining museum-quality standards.
About Alecse
French artist Alecse creates original vintage-inspired travel posters by combining photography, illustration and digital painting into distinctive fine-art compositions. His work celebrates places through emotion rather than realism, capturing the memories, atmosphere and timeless appeal of destinations around the world.
Every MyRetroposter artwork is entirely created by a human artist and reflects Alecse's unique artistic vision.
About the Cadaqués Memories Poster
This artwork portrays Cadaqués from a perspective familiar to sailors arriving by sea. The rocky foreground naturally frames the calm harbour, where colourful fishing boats gently float before the village's iconic white façades. Above, expansive Mediterranean clouds create dramatic depth while preserving the peaceful atmosphere that makes Cadaqués unforgettable.
Rather than focusing on monuments, Cadaqués Memories celebrates the everyday beauty of this fishing village: reflections on the water, textured rocks shaped by the sea and the soft palette of white buildings overlooking the bay. It is an invitation to remember slow summer afternoons, quiet harbours and the timeless elegance of the Costa Brava.
🎁 A thoughtful gift for lovers of Cadaqués, the Costa Brava, Mediterranean sailing and beautiful coastal villages.
Cadaqués Memories Poster — Original Travel Poster by Alecse™ © MyRetroposter.
*MyRetroposter is not responsible for customs duties, import taxes or courier-related delivery delays.
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Alecse’s Vintage Style: blurs & grains
This vintage travel poster of Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava reflects Alecse’s distinctive artistic approach. Through his signature half-tone render, the artwork evokes the atmosphere of Spain with a timeless retro aesthetic.Alecse's Original Travel Posters are celebrated for their unique half-tone render, a signature style that plays a crucial role in their appeal and authenticity. This distinctive digital effect is intentionally used to mimic the old poster printing process, where colors were rendered by the juxtaposition of dots of different sizes and colors. This method is a nod to vintage aesthetics, giving each poster a classic, retro look that aficionados of vintage travel and retro posters appreciate.
Half-Tone vs. Pixelization:
- Half-Tone is an artistic technique used to create shading and texture effects in images. It involves the arrangement of dots of varying sizes and spacing to simulate different shades of color. This technique was traditionally used in the printing industry to reproduce photographs and illustrations with a limited color palette, contributing to a poster's vintage appearance.
- Pixelization, on the other hand, refers to an effect seen in digital images when they are enlarged beyond their resolution. This results in the individual pixels becoming visible, making the image appear blocky or mosaic-like. Pixelization is often considered a flaw or limitation of digital images, unlike the half-tone effect, which is a deliberate artistic choice.
like all his posters, Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava by Alecse™ is printed in Fine Art 12 Giclées, ensuring high-quality reproductions that honor the original artistic intent. While these art prints are not meant to be crisp like photographs and intentionally include blurs and vintage effects, it's essential to distinguish these artistic choices from potential printing defects. A clear indication of a print's quality is the crispness of the signature and titles; if these elements are not sharp, it may indicate a printing issue.
For those interested in the intricate details of Alecse's work or wanting to appreciate the half-tone effect fully, we offer the option to receive a close-up picture in High Definition before placing an order. This allows customers to make informed decisions and ensures satisfaction with their purchase of vintage travel and retro posters, enhancing their collection with pieces that truly represent the artist's vision and the era's printing techniques.
Please contact us if you wish to receive a close-up picture of Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava in High Definition before placing your order.
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Sustainable Spain Wall Art
• Not a disposable product: Created as a lasting piece of art, this poster is made to be enjoyed for years — far beyond trends or seasons.
• No stock, no waste: Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava is printed on demand and shipped within 72 hours.
• Less CO2: Printed locally in the Netherlands, UK, USA, Canada and Australia to reduce transport emissions. -
Copyright & Reproduction Rights
Cadaqués Memories Poster – Costa Brava is an original limited-edition art print created by Alecse and published exclusively under the MyRetroPoster™ brand.
This artwork is part of the Artful Travel™ collection and is released as a Limited to 300ex edition.
All artworks remain the exclusive intellectual property of the artist and are commercially published and distributed by MyRetroPoster™, operated by Jardel Artis Holdings S.L..
They are protected under international copyright laws and treaties.
Any reproduction, digital copying, modification, scraping, indexing, commercial use, resale, or distribution — in whole or in part — is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the artist and/or publisher.
Unauthorized use may constitute a violation of copyright and intellectual property rights and may result in content takedown requests, account suspension, and legal action.
You are welcome to share photographs of your purchased poster displayed in a private or public space (home, hotel, restaurant, or shop), provided that the artwork itself is not copied, digitally reproduced, or used for advertising, promotional, or commercial purposes without authorization.
© Alecse for MyRetroPoster™, published by Jardel Artis Holdings S.L., 2017–2025. All rights reserved.
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