Port de Palamós & Museu de la Pesca
Port de Palamós
A working fishing port famous for Palamós red prawns. The fishing museum tells the story of Mediterranean fishing, and in the evening you can watch the boats come in and the auction.
Palamós is still one of Catalonia's major fishing ports. Its red prawns (gamba de Palamós) are a top Spanish delicacy, and the town holds a red prawn food festival in June. The port's fishing museum displays traditional boats, fishing gear and the life of fishermen. The attached 'House of Fish' runs cooking classes and organises visits to the fish auction. There are many seafood restaurants by the harbour. The town's main beach is wide and good for families.
Opening hours
Museum approx. 10:00–19:00 (closed Mondays in low season; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Platja de Castell
- Cap Roig Botanical Garden
- Calella de Palafrugell
- Camí de Ronda (Calella–Llafranc–Tamariu)
- Llafranc & Far de Sant Sebastià
- Tamariu
- Cala d'Aiguablava
- Pals