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The town has the benefit of a sandy 7km long beach. The first reference to the town dates from 974 when it was owned by the monastery of Sant Pere De Rodes part of the County Of Empúries . The castle of Sant Pere dates from the 14th Century.

The surrounding marshes were draine in the 17th and 18th Centuries making the area an important agricultural centre. There are several orchards in the area. Tourism has become more important. Nearby is the Natural Park Aigüamolls of the Empordà.