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Pro

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  Quiet area of the Costa Brava 


Con

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  can be crowded with tourists in High season. 


In a nutshell

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  worth a visit! 

 

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Llafranc

Llafranc, Pals

 mustertal Says:  This is a small but busy resort , pine trees shade the sea front, and has a marina,set in a perfect bay with a pebbly beach. Snuggled in lovely and peaceful corner of the Costa Brava, this village is well sheltered to the east by Cap de Sant Sabastion. The village origin is... 

Empurie's

Empurie's, Pals

 mustertal Says:  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... 

Begur

Begur, Pals

 mustertal Says:  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... 

Decorations of buildings

Decorations of buildings, Pals

 LanaFromRiga Says:  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. 

Explorering the labyrinth of streets

Explorering the labyrinth of streets, Pals

 LanaFromRiga Says:  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. :-) 

Magic Fountains of Monjuic Barcelona

Magic Fountains of Monjuic Barcelona, Pals

 mustertal Says:  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... 

Sant Marti d'Empuries

Sant Marti d'Empuries, Pals

 mustertal Says:  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... 

Town square, Pals

Town square, Pals, Pals

 fjodolf1 Says:  Nice small town of Pals.This is a panoramic view so please click image to see the whole picture ! 

Hotels  

La Costa Golf And Beach Resort

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Hotels  

Camping Cysela PALS: Spain's Best

Camping Cysela PALS: Spain's Best, Pals

 mustertal Says:  We hired a mobile home at this campsite, it was well equipped and comfortable.The site was very clean and well cared for, with a good 24 hour security. It lacked nothing, there was a good well stocked supermarket, bakery, take away,2 restaurant's/ cafe, swimming pool, bars,... 

Camping Mas Patoxas: Nice camping in Pals

Camping Mas Patoxas: Nice camping in Pals, Pals

 yuco Says:  We had a standard lot for a caravan. All services were very good: clean sanitary blocks, good restaurant, nice and big swimming pool, convenient supermarket (+bakery) and ATM on camping, good athmosphere and friendly staff. I would recommend this camping for people who want... 

Camping Interpals: Quiet and good quality

Camping Interpals: Quiet and good quality, Pals

 advantix Says:  Not to big, not too small. Nice organisation for kids. 

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Restaurants  

Sa Marina: Excellent, a nice experience. Not to be missed

Sa Marina: Excellent, a nice experience. Not to be missed, Pals

 palsplaya Says:  It was a nice experience. Every thing its clean, the foods are fresh and the cook is superb.The staff its very friendly and helpful, there is a special and cheap menu for kids. Excellent value for money, the wine list its good and not expensive. Many people say its the best... 

Sa Marina: Barbaque/Grill

Sa Marina: Barbaque/Grill, Pals

 mustertal Says:  Nice clean place, we ate Al fresco and this wasn't to exciting as there was a road just off the pavement.The staff where friendly and helpful, fetching high chairs and extra seat's to put a carry cot onto. Local Ham and Melon /Home made Gazpacho soup for starters then Steak... 

Bar El Pedro: Exquisite dining experience. NOT TO BE MISSED.

Bar El Pedro: Exquisite dining experience. NOT TO BE MISSED., Pals

 Cochon101 Says:  If the amazing Hilltop village of Pals wasn't enough to entice you, there is one location that just cannot be overlooked. The restaurant is situated near the top of the Old Town, where window boxes of all descriptions overhang the meandering cobbled and arched pathway... 

Agua Restaurant: On the beach of Playa de Pals...

Agua Restaurant: On the beach of Playa de Pals..., Pals

 advantix Says:  On the beach of Playa de Pals or Playa Begur, there were some nice restaurants.We sat direct to the beach and we could eat already at six o clock. (Good time for dutch families) Paëlla, nice yellow rice-plate with 'Fruit de mer' 

Transportation  

A Car is Necessary

A Car is Necessary, Pals

 mustertal Says:  You really need car in this part of Spain. You can either pick one up at the airport or do as we did and take your own.We drove down through France from the port of Zeebrugge stopping off overnight in the Auvergne. We made one big mistake and that was to drive round Paris... 

Local Customs  

"Rustic style"

"Rustic style", Pals

 LanaFromRiga Says:  "Rustic style" is very popular in Spain. People decorate flats, homes and building in this style. 

What to Pack  

Storage.

Storage., Pals

 mustertal Says:  We traveled by car, and because the boot is on the small side, we packed our clothes in vacuum seal able bag's. Taking the air out of the bags give you more room, suit cases can be bulky and they take up a lot of room. Take plenty of suntan lotion and insect repelant,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Try the Coast Road

Try the Coast Road, Pals

 mustertal Says:  Travel through Begure keeping the ocean to your left hand side then go down to the coast road. The road winds down to tiny little deserted coves, and there the road becomes very narrow in places, great care is need along this stretch of road, but the views along the way are... 

Aerials of Radio Liberty

Aerials of Radio Liberty, Pals

 Belsaita Says:  The aerials of Radio Liberty are not there anymore. I've kind of mixed feelings about it, one part of me still thinks it's a pity as it was a part of history. I only hope that the landscape were the aerials stood for so many years, will become a protected area. There is... 

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 Not to big, not too small. Nice organisation for kids. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am looking to hire a car in pals or the nearest town. can anyone advise the best place for this? Thanks 

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A: Girona airport is the obvious major place. But why not ask the people at Pals Golf and maybe they can point you in the right... 

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PALS

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Pals. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 20 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Medieval town of Pals

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 It's quite interesting that the medieval town of Pals, was once a seaport in a rice-growing area. Now it's located inland due to silting. You'll find a very well-preserved medieval village (even a... 

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Finding a small quite town

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 Pals situated near the sea cost, but you'll not find beach there. Autentic architecture, stone streets and beautiful arches are main decorations of this small town. 

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Pals town Journey

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 Ancient town in Costa Brava catalonian typical for their exclusive pottery and magical buildings... its a lovely and charm town not far of Girona 

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Suprising PALS

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 A suprising nice little city. All renovated after it was abbonded by the former inhabitants. Lots of nice little boutics and restaurants. Woth a visist!  

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