This institution was started up in 1986 thanks to the pharmacist Antoni Vila Casas, in order to promote Catalan contemporary art.
This institution was started up in 1986 thanks to the pharmacist Antoni Vila Casas, in order to promote Catalan contemporary art. The centre in Palafrugell (in the ancient Can Mario cork factory complex) was opened in 2004 and has received around 220 sculptures dating from the 1960s to the present day, as well as temporary exhibitions.
More information: Museu d’escultura contemporània
RESTAURANTS Palafrugell cuisine is very rich and varied. Both traditional dishes and the most avant-garde dishes are present on the restaurant menus and are prepared with top quality products. A wide range of traditional, classic or modern cuisine restaurants vouch for the quality of the gastronomy, offering seasonal or Km 0 products, which have [...]
+ MOREMAY ACTIVITIES Activities in May 2026 in Palafrugell (Calella, Llafranc, Tamariu, Llofriu, Ermedàs). Activities for children, exhibitions, guided tours, theatre, art, cinema, concerts, sardanas! We’re waiting for you in Palafrugell! We also can follow in www.facebook.com/turisme.palafrugell or to www.palafrugellcultura.cat ACTIVITIES MAY 2026 Click here for more information about events and cultural spaces [...]
+ MOREFlors i Violes comes in Palafrugell Palafrugell welcomes in the spring by creating a circuit of public and private courtyards which open to the public to become the stage for artistic creations and decorations, concerts and shows for all tastes. From April 29 to May 1 Palafrugell welcomes in the spring by creating a circuit of public [...]
+ MORETOURIST SURVEY Welcome to Palafrugell! To continue working and improving the services in our municipality and region, we would like to know your opinion about the BAIX EMPORDÀ as a tourist destination. COMPLETE THE TOURIST SURVEY HERE Thank you for your collaboration and we hope you will enjoy your holiday!
+ MORE10 SIZZLING REASONS TO VISIT PALAFRUGELL Apearl in the middle of Costa Brava, the city of Palafrugell includes the picturesque beachside towns of Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Tamariu. A short transfer from Barcelona or Girona airports, here are 10 reasons why this slice of Costa paradise should be top of your destination wish list. [...]
+ MORESPAIN’S HIDDEN GEM – LA PETITA COSTA BRAVA BY George Keegan Stretching along Spain’s eastern seaboard in Catalonia (spelt Catalunya in Catalan) is the very beautiful Costa Brava. There are some 220km of coastline stretching right up to the French border containing many areas of natural beauty. It has a mild Mediterranean climate meaning [...]
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