About Tamariu

What is Tamariu?

Tamariu is one of the three beaches that Palafrugell has, located in the Province of Girona. Tamariu is in the region of the Baix Empordà, the coast of which is known as "Costa Brava". It is a small beach that’s perfect to relax, play or practice your favorite water sports.

Pictures of Tamariu

The name of Tamariu comes from the “tamarinds”, trees that used to grow on the Tamariu torrent. Some of the can still be seen in Tamariu. In its beginnings, Tamariu was a fisherman’s neighborhood described by Josep Plà as a “remote paradise” and “last essence of freedom”.

Tamariu is a cute place that has a very nice beach and some great views. From Tamariu you can get to some other paradise-like beaches in just some minutes (walking, by boat, or by car). Aigua Xelida, Cala Marquesa, La Pedrosa, El Cau or so many other places that are unforgettable are just some minutes away from Tamariu.

In Tamariu you can find a Dive base school. You can also rent little boats to go around the little beaches around Tamariu. In the beach itself you can rent Kayaks that will allow you to do excursions alone or by group around Tamariu.

Close to Tamariu, the towns of Calella, Llafranc and Begur, have a great deal of restaurants and other cool places to visit and have fun.

Sports and Culture in Tamariu

If you’re interested in the history and the culture of that Catalan Region, you can visit the medieval towns of Pals, Peratallada, Torroella de Montgrí and many others that have a big historical and architectonical interest.

Si le interesa conocer la historia y la cultura de esta zona de Cataluña, tiene la posibilidad de visitar las poblaciones medievales de Pals, Peratallada, Torroella de Montgrí y muchas otras de interés histórico y arquitectónico.

You can also visit the Roman Ruins of Empuries and the Iberian town of Ullastret.

For the Golf lovers, the Empordà is a paradise for the many Golf fields that you can find in the zone. Please visit our Links Section to find out more about Golfing in l’Empordà.

If you’re interested in the nature around Tamariu, you have many options to satisfy your curiosity and will to learn: