Many consider it one of the most beautiful in the Costa Brava. It is about Palafrugella former fishing village in Catalonia belonging to the municipality of Palafrugell. This town is located on a rocky coast dotted with small coves with crystal clear waters and white houses in the province of Girona.
It is one of the places that still preserves the charm that was felt in the area before the arrival of mass tourism. In addition to being a holiday destination, Calella de Palafrugell is perfect for doing hiking trails for him Parapet Walk.
What to see in Calella de Palafrugell: a magical town in Catalonia
If you travel to Calella de Palafrugell, you cannot miss the Port-Bô beachknown as “boat beach”. It is located in the middle of the Calau Beach and the Malaespina Beach. It is one of the best on the Costa Brava and every summer the sung by Habaneras de Calellavery popular in Catalonia. Colorful fishing boats rest on its thick sand and facing the sea are “les voltes”, the picturesque porches of the city. The Canadell beach wave Golfet Cove These are others where you can go take a bath, read a book or take a quiet walk.
Near Port Bo beach there is a network of narrow streets that form the old town. They all have two-story white houses with tiled roofs. In addition, they are usually decorated with flowers. You can also grab the Church of San Pere.
You can approach the Monumental ensemble of San Sebastian de la Guardalocated about 2 kilometers from the center. This complex is located on one of the highest cliffs of the Costa Brava and is composed of the remains of an ancient Iberian village, a 15th century watchtower, a hermitage, a lighthouse and a pavilion.
Another of the best things you can do in Calella de Palafrugell is to enjoy its views. To do this, you can go to Point of view Manuel Juanola Reixach. Its name is due to the pharmacist from Palafrugell who created the famous Juanola pills. Another viewpoint you can access is the Punta de los Burricaires.
Hiking Trails in Calella de Palafrugell
Nature lovers will enjoy visiting the Cap Roig Gardens located about 3 kilometers from the center of Calella de Palafrugell. They are among the most emblematic of the Catalan coast.
Hikers can explore different sections of the popular Parapet Walkwhich crosses a good part of the municipality of Palafrugell, Calella itself and the urban centres of Llafranch, Tamariu, etc. You can discover all the areas crossed by all the routes from this link.
