Palafolls, in Catalonia, is part of the province of Barcelona. The municipality covers about 15.1 km² and had 10,038 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
Density, at about 665 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 134 municipalities in the province of Barcelona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 89 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 57 km north-east of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 55 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Calella (9 km), Lloret de Mar (10 km), Tossa de Mar (18 km), Girona (35 km), Festivals (36 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Palafolls; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.