Tamariu, a beautiful village with a seafaring soul

Tamariu is an ancient village of fishermen who belongs to the municipality Girona to Palafrugell , in the heart of the Costa Brava . This coastal district of the Baix Empordà region brings together the essence of the whole region and is one of the most beautiful villages on the Catalan coast .  

With a nucleus of population does not reach the 300 inhabitants registered , Tamariu stands out as the most savage in the coast of out town, among them that they are the town neighboring Llafranc in central and Calella de Palafrugell , in the end south. 

Fishing village in a privileged placing 

Located in a setting unmatched in the Catalan coast, a middle road between the town of French Perpignan and Barcelona each summer hosts to hundreds of tourists from most of the city county and France , attracted largely by its excellent beach of coarse sand and the coves that surround it in a unique and privileged natural environment . 

Despite the boom in tourism that have the its emergence in Spain at the beginning of the year 60, Tamariu has managed to dispense with the tourism of masses and keeps intact a character unique proximity and conservation , hard to find in other points of the country. There is absolute tranquility in the village, accompanied by a friendly family atmosphere where it seems that time has stopped .   

Real estate market in Tamariu

In most of the peace and tranquility that characterizes the city , the travelers who visit tend to be surprised for money due to the great variety of charms , and there are few those who decide to buy a house in Tamariu . In fact , the market real estate of the town has been increased significantly in the last few years , becoming Rid one of the areas most desirable on the Costa Brava for its beauty and high quality of life.     

In this ancient settlement of fishermen in edge of sea Mediterranean , the first sailors who settled here kept the their boats , nets and utensils fishing shacks. At the beginning of century XX they build first homes and not too time after they appeared the first tourists . At present , the industry tourism along with the sector services have joined the relief economy and are the main source of income of Tamariu . 

The small town center of Tamariu is characterized by its narrow streets and buildings of two or three floors where it mixes the tradition of old houses with the modernity of houses newly built or renovated .      

Tamariu Bay

A few steps from the houses is the fantastic bay of Tamariu . Shelter natural incalculable value, with the its peculiar form of horseshoe of the horse, is , without doubt , the main attraction and center of activity in the town . Here are held in the summer the emblematic Cuban dances and can practice for all in different sports water as the scuba diving , snorkeling , kayaking , paddle surfing or browsing sailing , among others .   

To sample the sensational cuisine empordanesa , the location perfect are the various restaurants around the seafront promenade , at the side of the Great Beach . The cuisine of the region enjoys a high reputation in Level International and the offer is very varied. The traditional dishes stand out with some sophisticated touches . The products are top quality and include the rice , fish and seafood of the region Emporda . 

Beaches and coves

The Great Beach is , as the its name suggests, the beach more large Tamariu . Sandy thick and with easy access , has with all kinds of services and is ideal for going on family , with friends or as a couple . A few meters away is the Cala de Aigua Dolça , which is made of gravel and has beautiful views of the natural landscape . Cala Water Xelida is located 1.5 km to the north of the town center . Surrounded by pine trees and rocks is perfect for the practice of diving or snorkeling thanks to the rich background sea of its waters . The further away from the center is Cala Pedrosa . It is the most unspoiled and true of all and only you can access it on foot or by the ocean.       

Roundabout and surroundings

In the town is also one of the most spectacular ring roads on the Costa Brava. The path starts to the right of the promenade and continues through a spectacular landscape . The stops required are the Lighthouse of San Sebastian , with a stunning sea view Mediterranean and the steep cliffs with amazing formations rock ; the population of Llafranc , with the its peculiar houses white , a beautiful beach of fine sand and an important port sports ; and finally , Calella de Palafrugell , the most important tourist destination in the municipality and considered by many visitors as the most beautiful town in Catalonia . 

For the lovers of the villages medieval , one other visit in the area are the towns inland from Pals and Begur . Located just 12 kilometers from the center of Tamariu ( just 20 minutes by car ), both towns treasure an exceptional cultural heritage and are very well preserved . Getting lost in its cobbled streets full of anecdotes and stories is a real pleasure for all the senses .     

Do you want to buy properties in Tamariu to spend a few months of vacation a year or to settle there permanently? Contact our real estate agency in Tamariu to find the apartment, house or villa of your dreams.