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The cork museum
With its essence of the past, this charismatic museum is located in one of the most important former cork factories in Spain. The building, constructed at the end of the 19th century, is notable for the Modernist-style decoration on the main façade. Its water tank, also considered to be in Modernist style, is unique in Catalonia. From the top of the Tower you can enjoy magnificent views of the Empordanet.
Josep Pla Foundation
In 1973, the local author Pla decided that the place in which he had been born should become an important legacy for the people of Palafrugell. Today it is a place that is highly recommended to get to know the manuscripts of this great writer.
Can Mario and the Vila Casas Foundation
This institution was constituted in 1986, thanks to the pharmaceutical entrepreneur Antoni Vila Casas, with the aim of promoting contemporary Catalan art. Its centre is in Palafrugell (on the Can Mario site) and brings together some 220 sculptures dating from the 1960s, belonging to various artists born and residing in Catalonia.
Visit to wine cellars in the Empordà
A land of wines, the Empordà is a landscape of contrasts between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains. Extraordinary routes that will enable you to discover the perfect pairings, the ideal complement to the delicious, special Empordà cuisine. Strolls at dusk, bicycle routes and breakfasts or evening meals in the vineyards are some of the experiences you can enjoy.
Hiking
Some strolls through the past of our coastal paths that are, today, the most perfect Mediterranean places to capture the nature of its essence. Step-by-step, discovering Llafranc and the network of footpaths that exist in the area.
Palafrugell Market
The daily market takes place between the covered fish market, the meat market and the fruit and vegetable market on Pi i Margall street. It has been awarded the EMAS environmental certificate and offers a wide variety of local products, as well as a wide range of fish from our region.
During the months of July and August you can stroll through the Palafrugell market, from Monday to Sunday.
Llafranc club tennis
Considered to be one of the best tennis clubs in Spain, it is set in a beautiful place on the Costa Brava. It is just 20 minutes on foot from Hotel Terramar in Llafranc.
Vias Bravas
In addition to their beauty, our beaches have a circuit of public networks of maritime itineraries for sporting, leisure time and educational activities. It is an itinerary that runs parallel to the Costa Brava coastal paths.
Golf
Llafranc is in the middle of the nucleus of main golf courses which hold prestigious national and international golf tournaments each season.
Bicycle touring
Near Llafranc, you will find the greenways that connect Palafrugell and Palamós, using the former railway tracks. Last stop! The most unspoiled beach on the Costa Brava (Castell). A station where you can stop and catch your breath and start out again heading towards France, using the 366-kilometre Pirinexus network that unites both countries.
