{"id":42934,"date":"2018-03-19T10:24:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T10:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/?p=42934"},"modified":"2020-05-06T14:19:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T14:19:21","slug":"pals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/costa-brava\/pals\/pals\/","title":{"rendered":"Pals: a charming village on the Costa Brava"},"content":{"rendered":"
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View over Pals and its beautiful surroundings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enjoy a sunny holiday with simplicity and beauty<\/h2>\n

Pals<\/strong>, 3 village centres<\/strong> between the rice fields<\/strong> and thedunes of Pals\u2019 golf course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Every holiday<\/strong> is a true enjoyment<\/strong> to get some rest<\/strong>. You work hard during all the year for your holiday and you look for the best. It\u2019s always nice to know what to expect<\/strong>before you arrive to your holiday destination. You don\u2019t feel like searching for hours for the right information and the best high lights in Pals, do you? Here<\/strong>, you\u2019ll read about the best places<\/strong> and the unknown places<\/strong> to visit while you\u2019re stay in Pals.<\/p>\n

Pals<\/strong> is an amazing<\/strong> and authentic<\/strong> village where you\u2019ll discover the cultural<\/strong> and historical part<\/strong> of Spain<\/a>. Pals is a place where kids<\/strong> will enjoy the beautiful surroundings<\/strong>. And, Pals is also a magnet for (wind) surfers<\/strong> and other water sports<\/strong>. Pals<\/strong> has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Its 3 charming village centres<\/strong> make Pals<\/strong> a unique<\/strong> village on the Costa Brava<\/a>. The old centre<\/strong> of Pals, \u201cel Pedro<\/strong>\u201d, is on a hill situated a few kilometres from the coast. When you descend from the hill, you\u2019ll pass through picturesque small houses<\/strong>, which are called \u201cMasos de Pals<\/strong>\u201d and are surrounded by green forests. On the bottom of the historical Pals, there\u2019s a beautiful large beach called \u00a8Playa de Pals<\/strong>\u00a8, where, on its boulevard, you\u2019ll also find cheerful terraces.<\/p>\n

Pals<\/strong> is a mixture of landscapes<\/strong>: you can linger by the sea<\/strong> or enjoy of the alluring green hills<\/strong>. If you want culture<\/strong>, entertainment<\/strong> and good gastronomy<\/strong> go to Pals\u2019 beach.<\/p>\n

Another option is the medieval centre<\/strong> of Pals<\/strong>. You\u2019ll be surprised! During the summer months, Pals is very vivacious and busy, though there are never large queues of tourists. So that\u2019s really fine! If you want a typical Spanish atmosphere<\/strong> in Pals<\/strong>, come on the 3rd of August<\/strong> to the Fiesta Mayor de Pals<\/strong> (Pals\u2019 festivities).<\/p>\n

When you hire a holiday home<\/strong> in Pals<\/strong>, you\u2019re hiring a great place<\/strong>. Thanks to Pals\u2019 situation, you\u2019ll easily have a tour around the whole Costa Brava<\/a>. Another possibility from Pals is to have a day trip to the world famous city of Barcelona<\/a>, which is certainly a recommendation!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Your cheerful holiday home in Pals: click here<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pals: uneventful or inexhaustible? Have a day out!<\/h2>\n
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\nSometimes you have no idea of what to do. You even start to doubt if you\u2019re not the only person in the surroundings. Our advice: have a day out<\/strong>! And even if you\u2019re running alone on the green hills<\/strong> or you cycling<\/strong> or walking<\/strong> through the nature reserves<\/strong>, one thing will be for sure: the area of Pals is amazing<\/strong>! On one hand, the breaking dawn fresh air and the forest, rich in aromas, will make you fall in love. On the other hand, you can also enjoy the great shopping streets<\/strong> (which are only closed for siesta time, between 1PM and 4:30PM) and the weekly markets<\/strong>. And don\u2019t forget the beach!<\/div>\n

Do you think that you\u2019ve already seen everything in Pals and its surroundings? No way! Take the challenge to have a trip around<\/strong> the Costa Brava<\/a> from Pals! I bet you\u2019ll have so much fun, you\u2019ll wish your holiday lasted longer.<\/p>\n

Karting Palam\u00f3s, nearby Pals<\/h3>\n

Are you the next number 1 on the kart track? Karting Palam\u00f3s has karts for adults and for kids (older than 5).
\nChoose the kart that suits you:
\nKart Honda 270cc (advanced)
\nKart super Honda 200cc (general)
\nKart junior Honda 160cc (from 10 years old)
\nKart kids Honda 120cc (from 5 years old)<\/p>\n

Paintball and laser games<\/h3>\n

Do you think it\u2019s childish? You\u2019re wrong. Once you get into the field with you masker and your protective clothes on and your dear friend, \u201cyour gun\u201d, you\u2019ll probably transform into another person. After hearing the first shot, your adrenaline will rise at the speed of a bullet.<\/p>\n

\"\"Survival parks<\/h3>\n

Where there\u2019s nature<\/strong>, there\u2019s chance to survival<\/strong>, like in Masos de Pals or Valveralla. In the heart of the Costa Brava<\/a>, there\u2019s a more than 3 ha survival terrain on one of the green hills nearby Pals. Be energetic in the more than 50 adventure activities in the trees, suspension bridges and tunnels. Play like if you were Tarzan and save Jane through the swings, lianas and many more.<\/p>\n

Water parks<\/h3>\n

At first notice, there is not much to do in the area of Pals. But appearances are deceiving. After a little research and some information from the Oficina de Turismo (tourist information) there’s enough to do for young and old at the water and theme parks<\/strong>.
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Aqua Brava Park<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s a water park in Roses. Besides having a lovely and refreshing dive, you can also climb on a rock wall. And after having a relaxing tour in the \u201cRio Tranquilo\u201d (Calm River), test your guts at the Bullet or at the Kamikaze. You\u2019ll find a free bus service from these nearby villages: Roses, Santa Margarita and Empuriabrava. There\u2019s also a paying bus to the Aqua Brava Park from l\u2019Escala and l\u2019Estartit.<\/p>\n

Aquadiver<\/strong>\u2013 Water park<\/strong> nearby Playa de Aro. Aquadiver is a great water park where you can have nice and relaxing day. There\u2019s a kids swimming pool, hydrotherapy pools, a golf course, a waterfall and soooo many zig zagging slides. And haven\u2019t you had enough? There\u2019s more\u2026 When you buy a ticket to Aquadiver, you usually get a 2×1 promotion<\/strong> to go to the biggest water park<\/strong> in Spain: Water World<\/strong>. During the summer season, there\u2019s a free bus service from l\u2019Estartit, Palam\u00f3s, Calonge, S\u2019Agar\u00f3 and Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Shops in Pals<\/h3>\n

Spread out all over the village centres in Pals, you\u2019ll find many clothes shops, supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and pastry shops and, in Playa de Pals, you\u2019ll also find many souvenirs shops. Though one thing is for sure, if you want to buy some basic stuff, Pals is perfect. But, if you\u2019re looking for something else, we advise you to go to shopping centres like Espai Giron\u00e8s.<\/p>\n

Pals\u2019 weekly market and the rest of the markets on the Costa Brava<\/h3>\n

Wake up early on a Tuesday morning<\/strong>. Don\u2019t worry; you won\u2019t be the only person on the street! On Tuesday morning, it\u2019s Pals\u2019 weekly market. You\u2019ll find fresh fruit, nice souvenirs to bring home, clothes… But if you\u2019re the kind of person who likes to sleep till late on Tuesdays, you\u2019re lucky because Pals\u2019 also has a market on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

Other markets in the neighbourhood:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday<\/strong> \u2013 Blanes<\/a>, Cadaqu\u00e9s*, Olot, Torroella de Montgr\u00ed
\nTuesday<\/strong> \u2013 Castell\u00f3 d\u00b4Emp\u00faries*, Lloret de Mar<\/a>, Girona, Palafrugell, Palam\u00f3s<\/a>, Verges, Figueres (fish, fruit and vegetables)
\nWednesday<\/strong> \u2013 Banyoles, Begur<\/a>, Sant Antoni de Calonge,<\/a> Sant Pere Pescador<\/div>\n
Thursday<\/strong> \u2013 Tossa de Mar<\/a>, Calonge<\/a>, l\u00b4Estartit<\/a>, Figueres (clothes, poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables)<\/div>\n
Friday<\/strong> \u2013 La Bisbal, Playa de Aro<\/a>, Port de la Selva*
\nSaturday<\/strong> \u2013 Banyoles, Girona, Palafrugell, Figueres (fish, fruit and vegetables), Empuriabrava*, Vilamalla*
\nSunday<\/strong> \u2013 Palafrugell, Sant Feliu de Guixols<\/a>, Figueres (On the 1st Sunday of the month there\u2019s a flea market), la Jongquera*, l\u00b4Escala<\/a>*, Roses<\/a>*
\n(*Relatively big markets).<\/div>\n

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Pals, an ideal place for sport lovers<\/h2>\n

Pals<\/strong> is very appealing<\/strong> to water sport amateurs<\/strong> and golfers<\/strong>. Golf lovers enjoy the most famous golf course, while surfers, wind and kite surfers go mad on the water because of the so-called Levante or Tramontana wind.<\/p>\n

At Pals\u2019 beach, you\u2019ll find precious waters and a way to go to the picturesque Medes Islands<\/strong>, where you can dive, snorkel and swim. Don\u2019t you like water? Spot your place on the tour boat and enjoy this amazing nature area.<\/p>\n

Pals\u2019 nature is immense and that\u2019s why it offers you many different types of activities. The dunes are perfect to have a beautiful stroll in the nature or a cycling tour through the walking and cycling routes. Of course, you can also have water fun with your whole family on a pedal boat or sail all together. Other things that you can do are sports fishing, a bit of beach volleyball, walking through the neighbourhoods or watch\u2026skydiving. So, in fact: the sky isn\u2019t the limit!<\/p>\n

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Cycling<\/h3>\n

In Pals, you\u2019ll have plenty of fun on your bicycle: there are from flat areas till green hills<\/strong>. Bringing your own bicycle from home is the most comfortable, of course, but you can also hire one in many places. The nearest place is Playa de Pals, but you can also go to the beautiful Bisbal de l\u2019Empord\u00e0 and hire a bike there. Usually, places that hire bikes are connected with organizations that offer bike trips and\/or organize routes.<\/p>\n

Besides off-road cycling in the surroundings of Pals, there are also roads that are made to have bikes safaris. Areas like the Baix Empord\u00e0, the Alt Empord\u00e0, the Giron\u00e8s, the Pla de l\u2019Estany, la Selva and la Garrotxa offer you amazing cycling routes.<\/p>\n

Or pay a visit to the fantastic nature area of les Gavarres. You\u2019ll explore through nearly 300km2 of forest surrounded by the Montgr\u00ed (a protected nature reserve) and the Mediterranean Sea. By the way, there\u2019s also a very nice bicycle route from Sant Feliu de Guixols to Olot, passing through Girona.<\/p>\n

Golf<\/h3>\n

Pals is an area full of golf courses:<\/p>\n