1. Poblat ibèric de Castell. 2. Museu de ceràmica de la Bisbal d'Empordà. 3. Museu de la pesca de Palamós.
The Baix Empordà, from the coast to the heart of ceramics
Enjoy a journey where the sea and land meet: from the fishing tradition of Palamós to the pottery soul of La Bisbal d'Empordà. A getaway to explore the maritime heritage, trails leading to the seashore and ceramic tradition of the inland areas.
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The Baix Empordà is a clear example of an authentic territory of sea and mountain, where the Mediterranean landscapes, with impressive cliffs and coves of crystal-clear waters, coexist with the inland rural and mountainous environments.
To understand the relationship between humans and the sea, in the heart of the Palamós fishing port you’ll find the Fishing Museum. This unique centre in the Mediterranean explains the past, present and future of fishing thanks to its permanent exhibition and activities related to the sea. The Espacio Pez complements this experience with cooking workshops in its culinary classroom, tastings, talks and live cooking demonstrations in an aim to promote gastronomy and products from the auction.
Our getaway continues with a stroll through the essence of ancient Palamós. Walking its streets and touching its stone remains will immerse you in the essence of this municipality with spaces such as the Plaza dels Arbres, the Calle Mayor, the lighthouse, the church of Santa María or the Plaza del Pedró, among others.
Maritime Palamós can also be explored via one of the most spectacular coastal paths on the Costa Brava, which stretches from the beach of Fosca to that of Castell. This route to the seashore passes through places that are full of charm. But undoubtedly one of its most unique points is the Iberian village of Castell, where the Iberians settled between the 6th and 2nd centuries B.C. This important commercial enclave allowed its inhabitants, the Indigetes, to exercise considerable control over the entire territory.
We head inland to visit the capital of ceramics, la Bisbal d'Empordà. You can stroll through the old town and discover the medieval past of the city. From Easter, you can visit the Castle-Palace of the Bishops of Girona, one of the identity symbols of this territory. The building dates from the 11th and 12th centuries and, since it was constructed, has been the backdrop to sieges and armed conflicts. Our last stop is the Terracotta Ceramics Museum. Located in an old industrial factory, it’s home to a collection of over fifteen thousand pieces, including ceramic objects, tools and utensils related to its construction. The permanent exhibition allows us to understand the importance of ceramics in the history and present day of this territory.
