Hotels in Pals

Pals has 167 rental accommodations, and most of them are concentrated in two very different areas. On one hand, there is the old town, a medieval core at the top of a hill, with cobbled streets and views of the Empordà. Here you will find small apartments and guest houses, ideal if you are looking for atmosphere, restaurants, and being able to walk everywhere. On the other hand, the Platja de Pals area, about five kilometers from the town, is where the residential developments with terraced houses, villas, and apartment complexes such as Village Golf Beach or Casas adosadas en Platja de Pals by Apartaments Golf are concentrated. This area is designed for the beach and golf, with direct access to the sand and the Pitch & Putt courses, but out of season it can be very quiet, almost empty. There is also a third option, less well known: the farmhouses and country houses scattered among rice fields and pine forests, such as La Pineda or the Apartamento en casa de campo cerca de la playa, which offer more privacy and space, although you will definitely need a car.

The main difference between these areas is the pace. In the old town, everything is on foot, but parking is difficult and the accommodations tend to be older. In Platja de Pals, the residential developments are spacious, with straight streets and gardens, and most accommodations have a communal or private pool. Country houses, on the other hand, are isolated and usually require several minutes of driving to shop or eat. If you come in July or August, prices rise considerably: the average annual price is 181 euros per night, but in the middle of high season you can easily pay double. By contrast, in May, June, or September, you find the lowest price of 86 euros per night, especially in apartments and terraced houses. Spring and autumn are the best times to come if you want to combine beach and cultural visits without crowds.

To get there, the most practical option is to fly to Girona-Costa Brava (40 minutes away) or to Barcelona (1 hour and a half away) and rent a car. Public transport to Pals is limited: there are buses from Palafrugell or Torroella, but with limited frequencies, so do not count on getting around by bus if you stay in a residential development. Within Pals, everything is less than 10 minutes away by car, and there are bike lanes connecting the town with the beach. Before booking, check three things: whether the accommodation includes bed linen and towels (many houses do not), whether the pool is open on the date you are traveling (in April or October, many are closed), and whether the final price includes cleaning, which is sometimes charged separately and can add 50 or 60 euros. It is also worth checking whether the accommodation is in a residential development with slopes, because some terraced houses have three floors and not all have an elevator.