Pals is part of the Baix Empordà region and is considered one of the most beautiful towns on the Costa Brava. You can enjoy walks through the alleys of this medieval town, its Plaza Mayor, the Ca la Pruna house-museum, the church of Sant Pere, the Torre de las Horas or the Mirador de Josep Pla.
Near Pals you will find the main attractions to enjoy as a family: walking or cycling along the dune path next to Platja de Pals, taking the “Xiulet de Pals” train route, cycling through the rice fields, walking through the medieval town or live an adventure in the Costa Brava Adventure Park. Don't forget to visit the two natural parks in the area, the Montgri Natural Park with its majestic castle and the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park.
La Platja de Pals is the ideal environment to practice water sports such as kayaking, paddlesurfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing.
You can also enjoy diving or snorkeling. Don't hesitate to ask us for information!
Pals has a great cultural wealth, you can enjoy the perfect combination of its Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque style. It is essential to visit Ca la Pruna, a 15th century fortified house converted today into the House of Culture; the Plaça Major, where the Tourist Office and the Town Hall are located; the Torre de les Hores, a Romanesque tower dating from the 11th-12th century and 15 m high.
The historic city of Girona, next to the Onyar River, is located just 45 km from Pals.
You will be able to travel through more than two thousand years of history by visiting two fortified enclosures: the Força Vella (Wall) and the medieval expansion.
A must-see is the Cathedral of Santa María, the Jewish Quarter, the Arab baths, the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the Rambla de Girona and the views of the Onyar houses from the famous iron bridge built by G. Eiffel in 1877.
Just 10 km away from Pals is the medieval town of Peratallada, one of the most visited towns on the Costa Brava. It has been declared a Historical-Artistic Site as it is a town with one of the best-preserved medieval architecture in Catalonia.
Barcelona, approximately 130 km from Pals, is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe. It offers a combination of history, modern architecture and urban beaches. You can visit the famous Sagrada Familia, stroll through the charming Gothic Quarter and the modernist Eixample, and explore Gaudí's Park Güell and La Pedrera, works that showcase the splendour of Catalan modernism.
About 40 km from Pals, Figueres is known worldwide for the Dalí Theatre-Museum, a must for lovers of art and the work of Salvador Dalí. This surrealist museum houses some of the painter's most important works and offers an immersive experience of his creative universe. Figueres also has an interesting historical centre, ideal for completing a cultural visit.
In spring, the gastronomic rice campaign is celebrated in Pals; In summer, the traditional plantada arrives with the “Planta't a Pals” campaign. During those months you can enjoy auditions of sardanas, habaneras, the night of the candles, wine tastings, the main festival and Pals Beach, in addition to the Masos main festival. In October, the traditional rice harvest arrives. For more information, visit www.visitpals.com