# Josep Pla viewpoint

What to do en Pals · Pals

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/things-to-do/josep-pla-viewpoint · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Duración: 10 min

A free viewpoint at the top of the old town of Pals, above the Empordà plain, with the Montgrí and the Medes islands in the distance. A ten-minute visit.

What it is
The Josep Pla viewpoint is an open balcony at the top of the old town of Pals. It is named after the writer from Palafrugell, who wrote a great deal about this Empordà landscape, and Visit Pals runs a guided route of the village under his name. From here you see the whole Baix Empordà plain at your feet, with the rice fields and the farmland, the Montgrí massif to the north and, in the distance, the Medes islands off L'Estartit. It is free and always open. Ten minutes gets you the view; with more time, you stay and watch the light change.
Getting there
The viewpoint is inside the old town, which is pedestrian. Leave the car in the car parks at the foot of the old town and walk up the cobbled streets of the Gothic old town, heading for the highest part. The climb is short, but it is uphill with steps. If you do not want to walk up, the El Xiulet de Pals little train runs a guided route round the Gothic enclosure that leaves from the coach car park.
Without a car, the Sarfa bus comes from Barcelona and Girona.
What you see

Ahead, the plain: the mosaic of fields and rice paddies that runs down to the sea. From November to February, with the flooded rice fields, the water glints between the fields.
To the north, the Montgrí: the limestone massif with the castle on top, above Torroella de Montgrí.
In the distance, the Medes islands, off the coast.
Beneath your feet, the village rooftops and the wall.

When to go
In the late afternoon the light is warmer and brings out the colour of the fields and the Montgrí. On tramontana days, the north wind clears the air and the Medes are sharp; on summer haze days, they are barely visible. In July and August, at midday, the viewpoint fills up and there is no shade.
Facilities and safety
There are no facilities at the viewpoint itself: the bars and restaurants are in the streets of the old town. The edge drops away; keep an eye on small children.
With children, pushchairs and dogs
With children it is a short stop that they enjoy for the height and the view from the top. With a pushchair, the climb over the cobbles and steps is awkward: a baby carrier is better. With a dog, on a lead.
Complete the visit
Go back down afterwards to eat in the old town. El Pedró serves Pals rice in a casserole, and in the afternoon you can head to Platja de Pals, a few minutes by car.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 41.9716, 3.144

## Cerca de aquí

- [El Pedró](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/where-to-eat/el-pedro), a 33 m
- [The Gothic old town and the Torre de les Hores](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/things-to-do/gothic-old-town), a 40 m
- [Restaurant La Vila](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/where-to-eat/la-vila), a 352 m
- [Hotel Mas Salvi](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/where-to-stay/hotel-mas-salvi), a 1.2 km
- [Mas Roig Hotel Restaurant Gastronòmic](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/where-to-stay/mas-roig-hotel), a 1.3 km
- [Mas Roig Restaurant Gastronòmic](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/where-to-eat/mas-roig-restaurant), a 1.3 km
- [The flooded rice fields and the Marxa dels Arrossars](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/things-to-do/flooded-rice-fields), a 2.8 km
- [Rice route by little train to the Molí de Pals](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals/things-to-do/rice-route-train), a 3.0 km

## Consejos

### Go up at sunset
The plain and the Montgrí take on colour and the village empties.

### Pick a tramontana day
The wind clears the air and the Medes can be seen clearly.

### Link it with the old town
The viewpoint is the natural end of the walk round the Gothic enclosure.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### What can you see from the Josep Pla viewpoint?
The Empordà plain, the Montgrí massif and, in the distance, the Medes islands.

### Do I have to pay?
No. The viewpoint is on a street in the old town and access is free.

### Can I get there by car?
No. The old town is pedestrian; park at the entrance to the village and walk up for a few minutes.

Destino: [Pals](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/pals.md)