Baix Empordà: Stock Photo Licenses & Fine Art Prints

Baix Empordà is the essence of Costa Brava’s charm with its stunning coves, medieval villages, and rich history. Our collection features iconic medieval towns like Pals, Peratallada, and Sant Feliu de Guíxols, along with breathtaking coastal landscapes and rice fields. Ideal for editorial content, marketing, or art collectors seeking authentic Catalan imagery.

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  • Medieval villages and castles
  • Coastal beaches and coves
  • Rice fields and rural landscapes
  • Cultural festivals and historic sites

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  • Royalty-free and rights-managed stock photo licenses
  • Fine art prints in multiple sizes and finishes

Baix Empordà county:

Baix Empordà is a comarca (county) in the Girona region, Catalonia, in Spain.

It is one of the two comarques into which Empordà was divided in the comarcal division of 1936, the other one being Alt Empordà. It is popularly known as L'Empordanet ("the Little Empordà").

The capital is La Bisbal d'Empordà.

Geography:

Baix Empordà is the southern portion of the historical region of Empordà. It includes the municipalities between the Montgrí Massif, just north of the river Ter, and the Aro valley, in the south. It measure some 43 kilometres (27 mi) from north to south, and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from east to west, with a total area of 700.5 square kilometres (270.5 sq mi).

It borders Alt Empordà to the north, Gironès and Selva to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east.

The Mediterranean coast of the Baix Empordia is part of the Costa Brava, and is a major tourist destination, including resorts such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols, s'Agaro, Platja d'Aro, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Palamós, La Fosca, Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, Tamariu, Fornells de Mar and l'Estartit.

The capital of Baix Empordia is La Bisbal d'Empordà, which is some 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the coast, but several of the comarca's coastal municipalities have significantly larger populations, most notably Palafrugell, Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Palamós.

There are 37 municipalities within the comarca.

FAQs

FAQs for Travelers

What medieval villages are must-see in Baix Empordà?

Pals, Peratallada, and Ullastret are highly recommended.

Are there natural attractions?

Yes, the Medes Islands and Montgrí Massif offer spectacular nature.

Can I explore local history?

The region has well-preserved medieval architecture and ancient ruins.

What activities are popular here?

Hiking, cultural tours, and coastal beach visits are common.