The circle of traders from the town launched the first Catalan ships to the American colonies in 1765. In the 19th century, the presence of immigrants from Palafrugell in America increased (we might especially mention the philanthropist Josep Torres Jonama) and Cuba and Argentina were the main destinations; during the Cuban War of 1898, several residents were embarked to an undesired war.
The Bassa Rocas are the family from the Empordà with strong religious convictions and Catalanist roots who in distant America found the instruments to become defenders of the Catalan culture and language to the media and different Catalan entities in Argentina. The Bassa Rocas house in Llofriu, is the starting point of the route of the americanos, which goes through the town and on to Llofriu, Calella and Llafranc, which stage the memory of the americanos who made their fortunes in Cuba, Argentina, Guatemala, Chile and the United States, especially in New York.
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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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