Blue and white are colours that make up the urban landscape of Sant Pol de Mar. This Vila Marinera de Costa Barcelona preserves the charm of the old fishing village, full of stepped streets that climb the mountain and white houses that look out to sea. A good way to get to know Sant Pol de Mar is a walk through its historic centre. Modernist buildings fill the town with colourful facades, stained glass and wrought iron. Many were residences of Indians who went to America to make their fortunes and of Catalan high-class vacationers who were looking for a charming place by the sea. The old public schools and the Can Planiol building, with its blue and white ceramic trencadís facade, are two examples of this town's rich historical and artistic heritage. The Gothic church of Sant Jaume, from the 16th century, is also a recommended visit to do in this maritime town. Its interior houses a sculptural set with a baroque carving by the Sevillian artist Juan Martínez Montañés. Sant Pol has an interesting Museum of Painting where you can enjoy the impressive modernist works of Ramon Casas and the surprising surrealism of Joan Miró, among other artists. The museum houses around two hundred paintings. Walking through the weekly market in Plaça Anselm Clavé and having a meal in any restaurant or snack bar is an immersion in Sant Pol's culinary excellence. Fresh fish, seafood dishes, Maresme peas and strawberries are part of its tasting menu, which has its best showcase at the gastronomic show held in the town in June. To enjoy the natural surroundings of Sant Pol, you only need to go up to the Romanesque hermitage of Sant Pau that crowns the town and offers a panoramic view of the entire Maresme. Also go out for a round trip to discover quiet and relaxing beaches such as Roca Grossa or La Murtra.