Palafrugell, Mediterranean coastal municipality in Baix Empordà, Spain.
Palafrugell is a Mediterranean coastal municipality in the Baix Empordà region that spans both inland and waterfront zones. The main areas include the towns of Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell, and Tamariu along the shoreline, connected to a broader administrative territory toward the interior.
The settlement began as a Germanic fortress in the 5th century and evolved into a medieval town with defensive walls built against pirate raids. Later, cork processing became the dominant economic activity, transforming it into a major production center.
The cork processing tradition shaped daily life and work here for centuries, with the Can Mario museum showing the tools and methods locals used. Literary heritage also runs deep, tied to the region's intellectual influence on Catalan culture.
Visitors can divide time among the three beach areas, each with its own character and easy to reach. The coastal path connects them through a natural route, while the central bus connections make it simple to explore other destinations in the region.
The three beaches are connected by the Cami de Ronda, an old coastal path that winds through cliffs and natural rock tunnels. This route was originally used by sentries who patrolled to watch for pirates.
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