It is situated on the coast between Caldes d'Estrac and Canet de Mar, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) northeast of Barcelona.

The beaches, framed by hills which run right down to the sea, give a view of the neighbouring Costa Brava.

Sights include the parish church of Santa Maria, with a Baroque reredo, built in 1704 by the sculptor Pau Costa.

The fishing and the various related industries which have grown around the harbour comprise a considerable part of the economic activity of the town.

The Riera (the dry uncovered river bed) is the commercial centre and the hub of all local activities.

On Saturday mornings, the commercial hustle takes itself to the Riera in the form of a weekly street market.

The district train (R1 line) covers the distance to Plaça de Catalunya, in the centre of Barcelona in 50 minutes.