Palamós belongs to the Baix Empordà region and is undoubtedly one of the tourist destinations if you are looking for routes and excursions in the province of Girona.
It is recognized for having one of the most important commercial ports of the Costa Brava, and even one of the most beautiful to go for a walk and disconnect. Palamós is also famous for its incredible landscapes, for having an enviable gastronomy (mainly its seafood, with its specialty in prawns: the mythical Palamós prawns) and for being an exceptional destination to practice water sports, among them scuba diving: undoubtedly one of the most characteristic activities for which visitors come to Palamós.
If nightlife is already part of one of the strong points of the routes along the Costa Brava, in Palamós it is no exception. When night falls, the bars and restaurants steal the show. Inviting diners to enjoy the best local food based on the famous “Palamos shrimp”, and a host of recipes characteristic of Mediterranean food.
Also, once we have finished dinner, we can get to near the port where we will find a nightlife area with cocktail bars, where we can sit and relax overlooking the harbor with a cocktail or refreshing drink.
Discover with us one of the many things to do in Palamós, and be surprised with all that this charming town and its surroundings have prepared for you.
Before starting with the route itself, we must remind you that, if you like beach plans on the Costa Brava, you can’t miss the article where we explain you what to do in Llafranc or the routes of Lloret de MarTwo very similar destinations that you will undoubtedly like.
Town of Palamós
In this route through Palamós we will not only highlight its importance as a tourist destination, history will play a very important role in this visit, since it is one of the most important attractions of this town and as we like to say… don’t leave a place without knowing its true history.
But first of all, we suggest you to start by taking a walk along the coast of this beautiful town, along the mythical promenade that crosses most of Palamos. This dirt and concrete promenade goes from Sant Antoni de Calonge to the center of Palamós (where the port, old town and bars and nightlife areas are located).
Along this promenade, you will find playgrounds for the children, entrances to the beach for a swim, people skating and strolling… We suggest you to start this route after lunch, so you can take your lunch while you enjoy a nice and quiet walk. At the end of the route, and on the way back, we recommend you to return to the promenade (the part closest to the center), since in the afternoon-evening there are stalls with typical products, necklaces, bracelets and all kinds of ornaments.
History of Palamós
This town dates back to 2500 B.C., making it one of the oldest colonies in the region. Just at this date is when the first human settlements in the area are evidenced; where Greeks, Romans and Turks were protagonists in building the history of Palamós.
Around 1277 it was named “la villa puerto real” by King Pedro III, who also granted it a town charter, making it a strategic port with a fortified settlement of the first order.
Its port sheltered the first coasting ships and the first steamers of the time, allowing commercial and maritime growth both locally and in the region. This was due to its reconstruction at the beginning of the 20th century.
The town has always seen the work and influence of fishermen, so it plays an important role in the marketing and distribution of fishery products, making Palamos one of the destinations with the greatest influx of tourism throughout history.
So, to relive history we invite you to visit some of the many canyons that can be found and visited outdoors. The most famous for that reason, the one located in the old town, in the street that bears his name “carrer del canó”, where many visitors come to take a picture with him. Here is the location so that you can visit it (and have an ice cream or coffee in one of the bars in the area).
Beaches of Palamós
The offer of beaches in Palamós is magnificent, in addition it has a very wide coastal perimeter of crystalline coasts and white sands. These are usually very crowded in summer and attract tourists for their beauty and charm.
Renting boats on the beaches of Palamós is one of the biggest attractions, in addition to practicing water sports and having fun with the endless number of recreational attractions it offers.
But without a doubt, to go to Palamós and not visit the “Playa del Castell”, is to miss out on all the fun. This beach is like bringing history and nature together in one. It is located a few meters from the Iberian settlement of Castell, also has many services for swimmers and a parking lot near it. It is ideal to spend a day with family and get together with friends. Here you can do some snorkeling and a kayak ride would not be out of place.
On the other hand, there is theMorro del Vedell beach. It is located south of the seaport of Palamós. It is possible to arrive by car, so you will find parking close to the area or even in the port itself. This beach does not have many services for swimmers, so we recommend you to go prepared with food and refreshments to make your stay more enjoyable. Although if you need something, you have the port before you arrive.
Enjoying the great underwater richness of this beach is a real pleasure, as well as an incredible landscape that only this area of the Costa Brava can offer you.
