Tamariu

Tamariu (, Catalan for tamarisk) is one of three coastal towns belonging to the municipality of Palafrugell, province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, the other two being Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc. It is part of the Costa Brava, the coastal region of northeastern Catalonia, in the comarca of Baix Empordà. It is situated about south of the border with France and close to the nearby inland towns of Palafrugell and Begur.

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Settlement.name: Tamariu
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Tamariu 2022-10-27 12.57.07.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 250px
Settlement.image_caption: Tamariu seen from the GR-92 to the south
Settlement.pushpin_map: Spain Province of Girona#Spain Catalonia#Spain
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Spain
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Autonomous community
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Catalonia
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Girona
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Comarca
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Baix Empordà
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Palafrugell
Settlement.elevation_m: 0

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Population: 297
Elevation: 4
Image: Tamariu.JPG

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postal code: 17212
Commons category: Tamariu
Commons gallery: Tamariu

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The name Tamariu derives from the presence of many tamarisk trees along the promenade, which separates the beach from the narrow streets and whitewashed buildings of the town. Tamariu was originally a small fishing village, and fishing boats are still to be seen drawn up on the beach. Today they have been joined by a few hotels, along with seafood restaurants, cafes and bars.