 In early October 1543, Salih Reis landed his troops at Rosas and sacked the city.The following day, Salih Reis appeared at the Medas Islands (Illes Medes) about 1 km off the coast of L'Estartit, before proceeding to Palafrugell and Palamós, the latter being severely sacked following a fierce battle for its capture.From there Salih Reis proceeded to the nearby San Juan de Palamós, which was likewise sacked, and captured the Spanish galley "Bribona" off the coast of Calelh, a fishing village in the area.