 Palafrugell on the Costa Brava is located about 18 miles due
east of Girona. Sant Feliu de Guixols is about 12 miles south.
Palafrugell itself is just 2 miles from the pretty fishing village
of Calella de Palafrugell.
Located in the middle of the coast
of Girona, the medieval town of Palafrugell was once fortified.
The busy market town now offers visitors relics of its past such
as the parish church of Sant Marti whose nave and side-chapels
were built in the Gothic style and the ancient Roses House which
preserves its 17th-18th-century façades. Many narrow streets
emanate from Placa Nova -a large square with bars, restaurants
and boutiques. Palafrugell has a strong Catalan atmosphere and
a history as a centre of cork production. The Museu del Suro
is devoted to the local cork industry and also has a display
of cork sculptures. Palafrugell has attempted to promote an alternative
image of the Costa Brava, using culture, festivals and gastronomy.
In December the restaurants serve El Niu, a local casserole featuring
cod, hake, cuttlefish, eggs and potatoes. Between January and
March the speciality is sea-urchins, which form the basis of
a culinary festival known as la garoinada.
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3 Persons. A new apartment
complex, situated directly by the beach and opposite a marina.
The well equiped beach of Playa de Pals is located within 3,5
km. This location is very suitable for golfers...
