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Palafrugell is a municipality in the Mediterranean Costa Brava, located near Palamós in the comarca of Baix Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. With 22,365 inhabitants it is the largest city of its comarca. Several coastal and interior towns belong to this city. The area's summer climate and beaches have been exploited for tourism.


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1 - Cala de la Fosca

   7 km away

La Fosca is a beach in the Mediterranean Costa Brava, located in the comarca of Baix Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. La Fosca is between Palamós and Cala S'Alguer. Throughout most of the year very few people live there, but in summer the population of La Fosca grows quickly. La Fosca is located at the northern end of a large bay, which is popular for swimming, sailing and windsurfing. The town is by-passed by the C31 which connects the coastal towns of the central Costa Brava with Girona. Palafrugell lies 8.5 km to the north and Castell-Platja d'Aro 7 km to the south.

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2 - Begur

Begur is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Empordà in Catalonia, Spain, on the coastline of the Costa Brava. Begur has 3,986 inhabitants. It is an important tourist attraction in the Baix Empordà. During the summer, the population can exceed 40,000 people. Despite its tourist character, the village has important historical remnants that go back in early history. The castle of Begur is a good example of medieval remains. The castle was constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries. The town of Begur also includes Esclanyà, Aiguafreda, Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava and Fornells.

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3 - Hot Air Ballooning in l'Estartit

   20 km away

There is nothing more exciting than flying over the beautiful Costa Brava in this hot air balloon experience from Empordà. It will be a magical and amazing day! The Costa Brava is the coastal area which runs all the way from just above the cit...

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4 - Calella de Palafrugell

Calella de Palafrugell is one of three coastal towns belonging to the municipality of Palafrugell, province of Girona, Spain, the other two being Llafranc and Tamariu.

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5 - Sa Tuna Begur

   7 km away
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6 - Scuba Diving in Girona

   22 km away

Discover Scuba Diving in Parque Natural del Montgrí, L'Escala, near Girona - Experience the underwater world like never before! Join the team on a thrilling underwater adventure with this Discover Scuba Diving activity. The itinerary...

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7 - Carrer Ildefons Cerdà

   11 km away

Carrer de Balmes, named after the Catalan philosopher and ecclesiastic Jaume Balmes, is one of the most important avenues in Barcelona. It was devised in 1859 as part of Ildefons Cerdà urban plan. Balmes is along Carrer Muntaner the longest road stretching from the sea towards the mountainside.

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8 - Costa Brava

   12 km away

The Costa Brava is a coastal region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, consisting of the comarques of Alt Empordà, Baix Empordà and Selva in the province of Girona.

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9 - Via Ferrata in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

   19 km away

The most popular Via Ferrata in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Costa Brava. Its perfect location makes it an interesting and challenging experience for everyone! Cala de Molí is a renowned Catalan spot to practice via Ferrata. Situated in Sant Feliu d...

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10 - Torroella de Montgrí

   14 km away

Torroella de Montgrí is a coastal municipality on the Costa Brava, and small town in Catalonia, Spain. The town lies on the north bank of the Ter river, a few kilometres before it flows into the Mediterranean.

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11 - L'Estartit

   16 km away

L'Estartit is a small town and seaside resort on the Costa Brava, on the north-eastern coast of Spain. The town is situated between the foothills of the Montgrí Massif and the Mediterranean Sea, and is part of the municipality of Torroella de Montgrí, in the Baix Empordà county, Girona province, autonomous community of Catalonia.

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12 - Jet Skiing in l'Estartit

   16 km away

Discover the wonderful Medes Islands in Costa Brava from l'Estartit whilst riding a jet ski accompanied by a professional guide. Enjoy a jet ski guided tour around the gorgeous Medes Islands with a certified guide. You will v...

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13 - Castle of Púbol

   18 km away

The Castle of Púbol or Gala Dalí Castle House-Museum, located in Púbol in the comarca of Baix Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, is a medieval building where the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí's enormous creative efforts were focused on a single person, his wife Gala, with the aim of providing her with a unique sanctuary and resting place.

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14 - Massís de les Cadiretes

   25 km away

The Massís de l'Ardenya, also known as Massís de Cadiretes after the main range in the mountainous area, is a massif in the Costa Brava region, Catalonia, Spain. The Ardenya Massif is part of the Catalan Coastal Range. The highest point is 519 m high Puig de les Cadiretes or Puig Cadiretes. Other important summits are Montagut, Montllor, Ruïra, and Puig de les Cols.

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15 - Rock climbing in Girona

   13 km away

We will take you to the best rock climbing areas around Girona so you can have your initiation in Climbing, one of the most technical mountain sports. Girona is located in Catalonia, north-east of Spain. It is a perfect place for rock climbing and ma...

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16 - Onyar

   29 km away

The Onyar is a Spanish river in Girona, Catalonia that begins at the Guilleries massif at the apex of the Catalan Transversal Range and the Pre-Coastal Range. It joins the Ter at the city of Girona.

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17 - Girona

   29 km away

Girona is an city in northern Catalonia, Spain, at the confluence of the Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Güell rivers. The city had an official population of 101,852 in 2019.

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18 - Tossa de Mar

   29 km away

Tossa de Mar is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain, located on the coastal Costa Brava, about 103 kilometres north of Barcelona and 100 kilometres south of the French border. It is accessible through Girona Airport, some distance north.

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19 - Houses Along the River Onyar

   29 km away
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