Sant Sebastià de la Guarda explained

Sant Sebastià de la Guarda is a historical site located in the town of Llafranc in the Baix Emporda region of Girona province. The site consists of an Iberian archeological site from the 6th-1st centuries B.C., a 15th-century watchtower and a 19th-century lighthouse on top of a small mountain 156m above the sea, which protected the region from pirate attacks and retains many of its original features.[1]

The watchtower allows for panoramic views of the Costa Brava coastline and contains a small museum that details the history of the monument and Llafranc area. The archeological site consists of a small Iberian village which was first discovered between 1958–1960, with excavations taking place between 1984-1987.[2]

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41.8971°N 3.2029°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Museums and Collections of the Baix Empordà region. Consell Comarcal del Baix Empordà. 2016.
  2. Sant Sebastià de la Guarda pamphlet. Museu del Suro de Palafrugell.