Pals
At the top of the Baix Empordà Aspre Puig found the town, partly walled, Pals. It received its name, which comes from the Latin "palus" and that means wetland, why was formerly a municipality which was surrounded by swamps. Its population is divided between the core Pals and Platja Masos els. It is said that Christopher Columbus set off on their journey to the Americas from this beach.
Early indications are that this town and castle dating from the ninth century, during the medieval period. Today, the only preserved ancient castle Tower of the Hours (so named why someone put a clock) or also known as the Tower of Homage. In a later stage we can visit the church of Sant Pere (944) where we see a mixture of different styles (Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque) because with the passage of time have been remodeled. Also, it remains an ancient fortified Gothic building where you installed the Museum of Underwater Archaeology Ca la Pruna. It should be added that the writer Josep Pla left his print shop in this town because there is a viewpoint that bears his name, and where you get great views of Empordanet.
The old center was largely destroyed during the Civil War. Although the initiative of Dr. Pi i Figueres term was due rebuild and Pals has been winning various awards.
As Pals is located in an area dominated so wet rice crops, the crop is documented since the fourteenth century. Also, in their natural environment, giving rise to multiple sports and hiking activities, consists of white pine cones and growing by the massif of Begur. But what stands out, par excellence, of the natural environment is the protected area of the Basses of Coll, which are a set of Mediterranean ecosystems, fully recommended to visit.
What to do
Medaqua activitats aquàtiques
Torroella de Montgrí - L'Estartit (a 10.4 Km)We are an eco-sports company established in Estartit. We are in a…
Oli Fontclara
Palau-Sator (a 3.2 Km)Do you know the golden triangle? Finca Fontclara is located in the…
Where to eat
Restaurant - Hostal Can Dalfó
Torroella de Montgrí - L'Estartit (a 10.3 Km)Enjoy magnificent cuisine and a stay with sea views, at the Restaurant…
Where to sleep
Càmping & Bungalows Platja Brava
Pals1st category family campsite located right in front of Pals Beach, in…
Hotel el Convent de Begur
Begur (a 4.7 Km)The Hotel El Convent de Begur is located among huge pines, cypresses…
Events
Proposals
Guided tour of the Carles Sala exhibition and the Sala Pottery
Terracotta Museu de Ceràmica (La Bisbal d'Empordà) (a 8.8 Km)
Express guided tour "The Terracotta in six pieces"
Terracotta Museu de Ceràmica (La Bisbal d'Empordà) (a 8.8 Km)