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Villages near Torrent
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2.8 miles away>>
The Catalan writer Josep Pla said that, when passing by Pals, he felt that the village was served to him on a tray.
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3.5 miles away>>
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4.2 miles away>>
Beyond La Bisbal d’Empordà lies a hilly landscape embellished by a mosaic of crops, fortified farmhouses, Mediterranean roofs and medieval villages of great interest: narrow cobbled streets, porticoed squares, watchtowers and a complex system of walls in a land which, often, saw danger approach from the sea. The municipality of Forallac features a number of them.
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4.4 miles away>>
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4.5 miles away>>
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5.1 miles away>>
In Palafrugell visitors can see the birthplace of the writer Josep Pla (1897-1981) and stroll through the old quarter surrounding the Church of Sant Martí and the market, selling much of the region’s fine produce.
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6 miles away>>
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6.7 miles away>>
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6.7 miles away>>
Begur is a lovely village in the heart of the Costa Brava, located in the massif of the same name. In his town, dominated by the XIth century castle, you will find so famous beaches in all Costa Brava as Aiguablava, Sa Tuna, Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, Platja Fonda or Fornells. In the center of village there are traces of Indian architecture, from the nineteenth century.
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7.1 miles away>>
Ullastret is famous for its Iberian archaeological site, the indigenous culture in this part of the Mediterranean more than 2,500 years ago.
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7.2 miles away>>
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7.3 miles away>>
La Bisbal d’Empordà, chief town of the Baix Empordà region, is a quiet town that lies peacefully on the plain of the River Daró.
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7.6 miles away>>
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8 miles away>>
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8.5 miles away>>
Calella de Palafrugell is a small coastal town in the heart of the Costa Brava. Original and colorful, Calella still retains the old charm of the fishing villages before the arrival of tourism. Its most famous creeks are the Canadell, Port-bo or Golfet. On Cap Roig is situated one of the best botanical gardens in the Mediterranean, and on the bay of Port-bo is held every first weekend of July, the famous Habanera Singing Festival.
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8.5 miles away>>
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8.5 miles away>>
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8.5 miles away>>
Located southeast of the town of Palafrugell, this former maritime district is now a wonderful bay flanked by the mountain of San Sebastian, in the north side, where stays an impressive lighthouse and a panoramic view, 167 meters above sea level. Along the promenade that runs along the beach there are restaurants, sports activities and facilities for bathers.
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9.4 miles away>>
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9.5 miles away>>