Palamós Travel Guide

  Platja de La Fosca - Palamós
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  • Platja de La Fosca - Palamós
      Platja de La Fosca - Palamós
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  • Cala Margarida - Palamós
      Cala Margarida - Palamós
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  • La Fosca at a windy day
      La Fosca at a windy day
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Things to Do  

Fishing Museum

Fishing Museum, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  This is the only fishing museum of this kind in the whole Mediterranian area.This is a very impressive and special museum, worth a visit, if you want to see how deep the life in Palamos is related with fishing. And off course, if you are interested in fishing.Besides this,... 

If it rains and children are 3 years and older

If it rains and children are 3 years and older, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  If it rains, ask for "Aparthotels de Can Mario". This is a kind of hotel, but its bar its public for everyone, not only hotel guests. And there, if you have children needing to get tired, there is a construction in which they get a lot of fun and cannot be injured. This... 

The promenade

The promenade, Palamós

 LanaFromRiga Says:  As in each town near the sea Palamos also has the promenade. It is a great place for walking and enjoying Mediterranean fresh air. 

The port

The port, Palamós

 LanaFromRiga Says:  Palamos is a fishermen town and people catch fishes till nowadays. There are many small ships in a small bay. 

Hotels  

Sant Joan

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Hotel Trias

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Restaurants  

Can Paco: Eat where the Spanish eat

Can Paco: Eat where the Spanish eat, Palamós

 dirlam Says:  Around 3 o'clock in the afternoon 'Can Paco' is bustling with activity. It seems every Spaniard in Palamos wants to eat there. The food is excellent. The atmosphere typically Spanish but in a trendy sort of way. Sepia a la Plancha. 

It all depends on your budget!

It all depends on your budget!, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  This is only a general tipp about restaurants in Palamós.In my hometown there are really a lot of restaurants about many different themes. It all depends on how much do you want to spend.For those of you who want to eat (at least once) very good, please, don't miss... 

Palamós: Palamós

Palamós: Palamós, Palamós

 DanielF Says:

What about where "aborigenes" eat????: For budget travelers, 3 choices

What about where "aborigenes" eat????: For budget travelers, 3 choices, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  This suggestion are specially for those of you who cannot afford (not even once!!) the above tipps: If you want to eat with us, "aborigenes", without spending much money and, however, tasty, head to "El Pi": There you get the "Bred with crushed tomatoes" as I explained... 

Nightlife  

Once upon a time, bars and music. Not anymore!: Port Marina

Once upon a time, bars and music. Not anymore!: Port Marina, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  Port Marina unfortunately is not anymore the spot to spend summernights next to the sea, with music, drinks and disco flair. It has all changed now and if you go by night,... you might be alone there...Unfortunately!You may rather go during daylight... No ties! No... 

-: Fishermen club

-: Fishermen club, Palamós

 LanaFromRiga Says:  This typical club is something amazing. The club is full of locals, everyone eating “tapas” drinking wine and have fun. If you like quite and calm atmosphere you will no find it here. Loud music, laughing and jokes all around, that’s all you will find here. Be free, casual... 

Transportation  

A little trip around Palamós

A little trip around Palamós, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  The "Carrilet" is a funny way to know Palamós. This kind of train is pulled by a motor and has wheels (!!!), like on a truck. However one side is completely open. It runs, of course, only in summer. The ticket will be sold to you by the driver, once you seat. No reservations... 

Only bus and taxi

Only bus and taxi, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  Palamós can easily be known by walking. And specially in summer (end of june to middle of september) is highly recommended, as otherwise you will have problems to park.However, if you want to see the surroundings of Palamós, you will need your own car. And I think these... 

Local Customs  

"Sardana" - very nice catalan folklore

"Sardana" - very nice catalan folklore, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  If you like "happy" music, you shouldn`t miss the "Sardana". Every tuesday at night -beginning at 22:00 hrs.- in summertine, near the fountain at the beginning of the sea promenade- you can see and enjoy it, watching locals how do they dance it. This music ist always plaid... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Lighthouse / "El Far": a paradise for in-love peop

Lighthouse / "El Far": a paradise for in-love peop, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  From this spot you can easily spend hours without even be aware of it. Once there you feel like you are alone and in the middle of the sea. And if there is nobody near you, it is an unforgettable experience.To get there, you just go to the parallel street to Carrer Major... 

The tuesday-market

The tuesday-market, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  Every tuesday, from about 8:00 up to 13:00 hr. there is a market in Palamos.There you can buy clothes (from newborns to elderly people); tools for kitchen; bags; shoes; music CD and tapes; books; little toys for kids; fabrics;... A wide range of articles. Most of them are... 

Sports & Outdoors  

windsurfing /sailing

windsurfing /sailing, Palamós

 Helena1962 Says:  There is a sailing club in Palamós.And at the end of december, in Palamós will held the "Christmas Race", a well-known international sailing race. 

Like karting ???

Like karting ???, Palamós

 MartinaH Says:  If you're one of those peope wantingto do something other - meaning sports - than just going to beach (to get sunburned).... here's something for you. We went riding "kart". It's a great and funny ting to do when going on a group of people. 

Favorites  

The beach and harbour

The beach and harbour, Palamós

 MartinaH Says:  When you don't lke just sunbathing and tanning, you should have a walk at the harbour (on the left side of the pic) which is open for public. When visiting the right time you'll be able to buy some fresh fisch or other sea food. The fisher sell it from their boats and that's... 

Beaches ...

Beaches ..., Palamós

 MartinaH Says:  As Palamos has several beaches and we had our apartment at the Platja Gran, most of the pics are taken there. From the ebach you could see the harbour and some little boats waiting for their next cruise ! 

The Place

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The People

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 My Hometown Palamós - Well, in Fact I am living in Germany but I am from Palamós. This is the town I know best -and love more!!- in the world. I was born and grew up there. There live my whole family and all my friends. My... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  hi can anyone please help me ,i need to get from girona airport to kings palamos in september and cannot find any train or public... 

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A: try resorthoppa we used it to get to pineda de mar last october thay collect you in the arrivals hall and drop you outside or as near to your hotel as the bus can... 

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My Hometown Palamós

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 Well, in Fact I am living in Germany but I am from Palamós. This is the town I know best -and love more!!- in the world. I was born and grew up there. There live my whole family and all my friends. My... 

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Palamos - a little place at the Costa Brava

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 As Palamos was the first place I made vacations outside of Belgium (in 1987), it always stayed in my mind. And as you can see on the date of our last trip - we went back very often and surely will go... 

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Palamos - the town with fishermen's charm

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 Palamos is very nice small town. It is not full of tourists. There you will find many autentic places where to eat and have fun in "Spanish style". For more information look through my Palamos... 

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Palamós

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Palamós. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 18 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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A good reference point

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 Palamós is a long beach, a nice village (both touristic and a little traditional yet), a fishing port, and an important scuba diving hub, as many, many interesting spots are at less than an hour by...... 

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