Pals

Province: Girona | Shire: Baix Empordà | Inhabitants: 2.745 | Extension: 25,8 Km2 | Altitude: 55 m

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

Pessebre Vivent de Pals

Pals

The Living Nativity of Pals goes beyond its religious meaning and has…

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Turisme Baix Empordà

Discover Baix Urgell, a land that will make you fall in love…

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Costa Brava Parc Aventura

Parc Aventura Platja d'Aro and Parc Aventura Pals are located in a…

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Tela Marinera

Palamós (a 14.1 Km)

It offers various activities related to navigation: pedagogical, tourist, sport, recreational, gastronomic,…

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Where to eat

Hotel Restaurant Sa Tuna

Begur (a 6.7 Km)

It is the only Hotel in Cala Sa Tuna, corner pampered by…

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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…

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La Xicra

Palafrugell (a 6 Km)

Market Cuisine in the heart of the Costa Brava, in an old…

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Mas Ros Restaurant i Hotel

Cassà de la Selva (a 25.2 Km)

Enjoy a restaurant located in an old 18th century farmhouse, surrounded by…

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Where to sleep

Càmping Mas Patoxas

Pals

Camping quiet and family atmosphere. Located in the middle of the Costa…

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Càmping Inter Pals

Pals

Holidays on a long beach of golden sand, facing the Medes Islands,…

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Mas Ferran

Pals

Masferran is a project of its owner, Ferran, who bought with great…

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Càmping Playa Brava

Pals

1st category family campsite located just in front of Playa de Pals,…

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Events

The Verges Procession 2023

06/04/2023

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Living Stations of the Cross in L'Escala

07/04/2023

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