Palafrugell
Palafrugell (; ) is a municipality in the Mediterranean Costa Brava, located near Palamós in the comarca of Baix Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the largest city of its comarca, with 22,365 inhabitants. Several coastal and interior towns (Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell, Tamariu and Llofriu) are frequently grouped with this city.
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Palafrugell (; ) is a municipality in the Mediterranean Costa Brava, located near Palamós in the comarca of Baix Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the largest city of its comarca, with 22,365 inhabitants. Several coastal and interior towns (Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell, Tamariu and Llofriu) are frequently grouped with this city.
The area's summer climate and beaches are used mainly for tourism. In additional to international tourism, Palafrugell serves as a summer holiday town for residents of cities such as Barcelona and Girona.
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