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Cruise tο Palamos !

The port of Palamós, under Costa Brava cruise ports brand, is located in one of the deepest bays in the western Mediterranean region. Thanks to it and its facilities, the port can handle any size cruise ship providing all the safety, security measures and services required. Moreover, the privileged location, between Barcelona and Marseille, makes the port of Palamós, the perfect call within any cruise itinerary through the upper west Med.

The Costa Brava destination, behind it, has all the necessary elements to make this destination an intense experience. This land of geniuses such as Salvador Dalí and the famous chef Roca brothers will captivate the passengers senses with its artistic and culinary creations in a territory.

Must-see attractions for passengers include the Dalí triangle, the coastal towns of Calella de Palafrugell and Begur, strolling along the cobbled medieval streets of Pals and Peratallada, visiting the unique places of natural, cultural and historical interest hidden in the hinter-land, wander up and down the narrow streets by the magic of the Jewish Quarter of Girona, walking the Truman Capote route in Palamós or visiting the new amazing Thyssen-Bornemisza museum in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

This land is well known for its 14 restaurants holding 18 Michelin stars between them. Highlights El Celler de Can Roca with three Michelin stars. The DO Empordà wines and cavas also deserve special mention for enhancing the quality of the local product and as the driving force behind the wine tourism industry. Dalí Museum and the coastal paths are a must.

Passengers calling at the port of Palamós will need all five senses to discover the Costa Brava!

Must see tourist attractions
• Jewish Quarter Girona (50min)
• Dalí Theater-Museum Figueres/Púbol (50min)
• Medieval villages: Pals and Peratallada (30min)
• Tossa de Mar (46min)
 

 

Port Facts

Maximum ship dimensions for berth
Length: Large cruise dock: 386mtr, West: 150mtr
Width: no limit
Draught: Large cruise dock: 14mtr, West: 17mtr
 
Anchorage
Available: no
Ship tenders allowed: no
Tugs available: yes
Tidal movement/range: none

 

Quays
Total number of quays: 2
Total length of quays: 540mtr
Quay depth: 14mtr & 7mtr
Passenger terminals: 1
 
Distances/Transportation
City centre: 500mtr
Airport: 43km
Free shuttle service to city: yes

Traffic
Total cruise passengers 2017: 38.000
Total cruise calls 2017: 40
Turnaround port? no

 

 

Port Contact details

Main Contact
Maria Cano
Cruise Manager
E maria.canoo@gencat.cat
P +34 932 060 930

 
 

 

 
Mailing Address
Ports de la Generalitat
C/Dr. Roux, 59-61
08017 Barcelona, Spain
E ports.generalitat@gencat.cat
W www.portsgeneralitat.org