Pals Things to Do

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In 1908 the excavation of this huge and ever growing site began, and, so far only 25% has been excavated.
Phoenicians and Greek's in the 7th century BC came here to sell there spice's and goods, then settled, some out on nearby the small Island of Sant Marti D' Empuries.
The second Punic War saw the settlement of the Romans in 218 BC. In the second half of the 3rd century AD, the whole of the Roman city was abandoned, and the people settled in the nearby Sant Marti d'Empuries, which over the years had now become part of the mainland and no longer an Island.

Empurie's is in a most beautiful setting, and you will need a good hour or so to go round, on top of that, allow yourself time to go to the audio visual show telling the full history of the site.

Opening times are:
October to May 10 am - 18h Mon- Sunday.

June- September 10am - 20h Mon - Sunday

NOTE :Closed 1st January and 25th December

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The medieval town of Begur sits on an immense geological mass of vertical rock. The main medieval square span's out from the church. The Castle which dates back to the XV11th century, was built on the ruin's of an old fortress in 1455.
In the village you will still find some very old street's and house's called "de Piratas" or "de Moros" (Moors Houses).

The road up to the Castle is long with a slow climb, but well worth it for the 360% panoramic view, with different changes of landscape.

There are literally hundreds of restaurant in the main village, I have never seen so many in such a small place. Apparently the town comes alive at night with the sound of Salsa and funky music.

You park at the bottom of the hill and there are quite a few step's before you reach the street, so may not be accessible to some people.

These Fountain's where first performed on 9th May 1929 for the Great Universal Exhibition, designed by Carles Buigas. After many years of disuse they the fountains were restored for the 1992 Olympics, now it is a spectacular show of Light, Motion and Colour, not to be missed.

Get there early and choice a good spot to view this magnificent show, try the top of the step's and look down the long line of fountains that line the street, you will not be disappointed.

The Fountains are played on the following dates.
Summer Shows ( May-Sept)
Thurs,Fri,Sat and Sunday,8pm-Midnight.

Winter (Oct - April)
Friday -Saturday, 7pm - 9pm.
Sometimes they can be cancelled in wet or bad weather.

Sant Marti d'Empuries is a small mediaeval village close to the Empuries exscavation site.Formaly an Island on which the Greek's founded their forst settlement (Palaia Polis).
In the main square you will find lot's of nice restaurant's to sit and people watch.The little beaches along this coast are small,clean and sheltered anomg the rock's and good for snorteling. You may want to take a trip on the little train that takes you around the sites.
You will find the square in the centre of the village full of restaurant's and bar's,so plenty of places to eat.

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You don't need to go to art museums for watching stylish decorations of Spanish houses. Just attentively look around during your walking and you'll mention many beautiful things.

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Walking down streets of Pals is a special action, because streets are narrow and crooked and you never know what will be after the corner. :-)