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Palafrugell holidays offer a traditional orlando airport rent a car taste of Spanish coastal life, and can be an ideal choice if you are looking for sandy beaches and picturesque resorts full of authentic Catalan character. The area has escaped mass-tourism, but is well-equipped with a number of convenient facilities, making it a great option for both families and couples orlando airport rent a car in search of a relaxed low-rise base. This delightful market town on the central Costa Brava is located one of the prettiest parts of the area, and encompasses a charming medieval centre, as well as a string of gorgeous rocky coves and sandy beaches. orlando airport rent a car Holidays to Palafrugell concentrate on the traditional fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, with this low-key resort boasting a lovely sandy beach, welcoming shops and restaurants, and a relaxing laid-back atmosphere.
The best time to go is during the summer months, with the tourist season extending from May to October. Like most destinations in the Mediterranean, Palafrugell is busy during the peak season months of July and August, particularly with families with children, and these weeks remain the busiest and most expensive, getting booked up well in advance. You'll see cheaper rates, more choice and a quieter resort, if you head to Palafrugell at the beginning or end of the season, when the resort is still seeing lovely warm weather.
Positioned on the central Costa Brava, Palafrugell experiences a typically Mediterranean climate, with long hot summers and mild winters. The resort can be a little cooler than those further down the coast, meaning comfortable conditions and a relief from the intense heat of southern Spain. Average summer orlando airport rent a car temperatures hover around 25C, with as much as 9 hours of sunshine each day, and with night-time average highs of around 18C, evenings are lovely and comfortable. May, June, September and October see around 6 hours of daily sunshine, and average temperatures orlando airport rent a car of around of 22C - 24C.
The best deals to Palafrugell are during the quieter months of the year, so it's best to be flexible and try to travel outside of the peak season weeks for the cheapest prices. School orlando airport rent a car holidays see high demand, so any time outside of July and August will offer the best value for money. There are generally excellent deals in May and September, orlando airport rent a car and at this time, you'll have more choice of both accommodation and departure dates. Enjoy cheap fares and the best prices on a package holiday to Palafrugell by looking at the offers below, or by visiting orlando airport rent a car our late deals page.
Fly into Gerona Airport (GRO), located just over 50km from the resort, with flight times from the UK taking between 2 - 2.5 hours. There are regular flights from a number of regional airports, including London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton, as well as Bournemouth, Cardiff, Bristol, East Midlands, orlando airport rent a car Leeds Bradford, Humberside, Liverpool, Glasgow and Prestwick. The Costa Brava is also accessible from Barcelona Airport (BCN), which is situated 90km away.
Gerona Airport serves the entire Costa Brava region, with transfers to Palafrugell taking about 1 hour. Package holidays to Palafrugell orlando airport rent a car do include transfers, but there are also regular shuttle buses that head to the coast. Taxis can hold a maximum of 4 people, plus luggage (bigger cars available on request), and fares are a fixed rate per journey, with trips to Palafrugell costing around 50 euros (40GBP). It's a great idea to hire a car, as driving in the area is easy, and there are Avis, Europa and Hertz offices on-site.
orlando airport rent a car Costa Brava's beaches are the main attraction on any holiday orlando airport rent a car to Palafrugell, and there's plenty of choice whatever you are looking for, whether it's a Blue Flag sandy stretch or a tiny hidden bay. The resort has a string of rocky coves that runs along the coast behind the fishing village, so it's worth getting out and exploring the local area, as this part of Spain's dramatic 'Wild Coast' has so much to offer. Here are our picks for the best three beaches in and around Palafrugell:
The 200m Blue Flag Playa de Canadell is the longest in the resort, and a great place on which to soak up the sunshine, as well as enjoy the crystal-clear orlando airport rent a car waters of the Mediterranean that lap the shores. There are also a couple of bars and restaurants for much-needed refreshments, with the promise of a cold drink and the local catch of the day excellent motivation to get up off the lounger.
Llafranc's main beach lies just 3km south from Palafrugell, and sits in a delightful horseshoe-shaped bay backed by pine forests, offering a truly idyllic spot for a day trip. Water sports available here include windsurfing, snorkelling, and scuba-diving, and you can also visit the marina to try your hand at navigating a sailboat along the beautiful coastline.
Tamariu, between Palafrugell and Begur, lies just a couple of kilometres away, and is the perfect beach for peaceful sunbathing. The beach sits in a sheltered south-facing bay, and offers seclusion and tranquillity, thanks to limited development along this stretch orlando airport rent a car of coastline, with the beautiful setting amongst lush pine-clad cliffs really adding to the charm.
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