The municipality of Palamós lies in the province of Girona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 18,933 people, over about 12.1 km².
With about 1,565 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 35 municipalities in the province of Girona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 11 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 28 km south-east of Girona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 95 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Calella de Palafrugell (5 km), Púbol (20 km), Tossa de Mar (23 km), Girona (28 km), Festivals (29 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Palamós; all the municipalities in the province of Girona are listed on their own page.