Estret des Forcats

Estret des Forcats is a strait in Palafrugell, Costa Brava, Catalonia.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castell de la Fosca and Far de Sant Sebastià.

Castell de la Fosca

Archaeological site

Castell de la Fosca or Punta del Castell is an ancient Iberian settlement or oppidum sited on a rocky promontory at the north end of the beach called Platja de Castell, about 2 kilometres ENE of Palamós, on the Costa Brava.

Far de Sant Sebastià

Lighthouse

Photo: Àlex, CC BY-SA 3.0 es.

Far de Sant Sebastià is a lighthouse.

The Cork Museum

Museum

Photo: Davidpar, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Cork Museum of Palafrugell, Spain, is a museum about the cork industry in Catalonia. Founded in 1972, the Cork Museum is part of the Costa Brava Museum Network and the Network of Local Museums of Catalonia in Girona.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc.

Calella de Palafrugell

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Calella de Palafrugell is a small fishing town in the municipality of Palafrugell, but it is equally a cozy family resort. The area features many small and genuine coves and Palafrugell's largest beach, Llafranc.

Llafranc

Photo: Aylaross, Public domain.

Llafranc is in Costa Brava, is a small village in the coast belonging to the municipality of Palafrugell. It is a relaxed, upmarket holiday destination that has largely preserved its traditional character. The atmosphere is family-oriented.