Castell de Sant Esteve de Mar, Medieval castle in Palamós, Spain
Sant Esteve de Mar castle stands on a cliff between La Fosca beach and Cala s'Alguer, with remaining walls and tower foundations visible.
The castle, first documented in 1063, was purchased by King Pere II in 1277 to establish a royal port, leading to the foundation of Palamós.
The castle grounds contain archaeological evidence of Roman settlements, including pottery, walls, and pavements made with opus signinum technique.
Visitors can reach the castle through a marked path that forms part of the GR 92 long-distance trail connecting La Fosca beach to S'Alguer.
A Russian prince named Alexis M'Dvani acquired the castle in 1930 with restoration plans, but his death prevented the project from materializing.
GPS coordinates: 41.85820,3.14759
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:56
Claustre del Mas del Vent de Palamós
883 m
La Fosca
431 m
Cala s'Alguer
571 m
Mas Juny
726 m
Casa Vilahur
403 m
Platja de Castell
879 m
Santa Eugènia de Vila-romà
1.5 km
Casa Puig-Palau
1.2 km
Menhir de Puig ses Forques
1.1 km
Cala Margarida
1.2 km
Mas del Vent
841 m
Mas Pepó
780 m
Barraques de s'Alguer Petit
597 m
Cementiri de Palamós
1.2 km
Casa Matamala
563 m
Cases d'estiueig
453 m
Cases al passeig de la Fosca
578 m
Barraques de cala Pallerida
387 m
Mas Agustí
636 m
Platja de Sant Esteve de la Fosca
228 m
Sant Esteve
81 m
Cases de Sant Joan de Palamós
1.5 km
Creu del Portal
1.3 km
Grup d'apartaments
723 m
Barraca d'en Dalí de Palamós
1.4 km
Torre del Mas Pepó
838 m
Cap Gros
883 m
Cala S'Alguer and area delimitation
567 mReviews
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