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Palamos, Spain 20 July 2008

A really lovely port to visit. BadiaBus tourist route, Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen, Lighthouse & around town.

 
BadiaBus - Open Top Bus Tour 20 July 2008
Jul 20, 2008

BadiaBus Palamos - Well worth the 3 Euro giving a great overview to the city. See map of the tour [Linea 4] in image 1. 50 minutes to complete [but you can get on & off], 10:25 - 11:15 20 July 2008
[There is a "Little Train" in Palamos too].

Watch the Movie clip of part of the route http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4B5G06p0Qw

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    Early Morning Arrival at Palamos 07:00 20 July 2008
    Jul 20, 2008

    Approaching & berthing at Palamos, Spain 07:00 20 July 2008
    Club Nautica Costa Brava's marina
    Tugs POMPEU FABRA & PUNTA MAYOR [offshore supply vessel]
    Yacht - LADY ANASTASIA
    Guard Civil RIO ULLA M30

    Movie - Raising the Fred Olsen House Flag on the Bowsprit after berthing at Palamos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlMeAphDMkw

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    Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen, Palamos 20 July 2008
    Jul 20, 2008

    Everything that floated seemed to be full of people of all ages celebrating the annual Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen over lunchtime. All boats, many arriving from other ports/harbours, were decorated with the Spanish flag 20 July 2008

    Watch the Movie of the boats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82haz-B2UXg

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    Around Palamos during the day & our Departure at 17:00 20 July 2008
    Jul 20, 2008

    Photos from a walk around the town of Palamos & of our departure from this pretty & friendly resort at 17:00 20 July 2008
    The Promenade, Anchor of SAN ISIDORO, Joan Abras sculpture, Torre del Consell, Santa Maria Church, Port pictures & Pilot Launch BARRACUDA

    Movie of the trip into town from the Moll Comercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpH8BJLobDM

    Watch the Movie of our departure, sailing along the coast, Braemar's stern decks & the Pilot Launch having a tough time in the heavy swell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c3KehG1Smc

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    Palamós (Punta del Molí, Punta del Molino) Lighthouse 20 July 2008
    Jul 20, 2008

    A pleasant stroll up to the Palamós (Punta del Molí, Punta del Molino) Lighthouse along a purpose built boardwalk. Nice views of the harbour.
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    1865 - 8 m (26 ft) hexagonal cylindrical masonry tower, with lantern, round watch room, and gallery. The lighthouse was restored in 1975 to repair numerous cracks in the masonry, including many created by nearby bombing during the Spanish Civil War. Located on a sharp promontory south of the harbor of Palamós.
    http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/cat.htm

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