L'Escala
L’Escala, in the Alt Empordà (Girona), is an authentic seaside town on the Costa Brava, located in northern Catalonia and close to the French border. With a strong fishing tradition and a Mediterranean atmosphere, it perfectly combines sea, heritage and gastronomy.
The town features several famous beaches on the Costa Brava, such as Cala Montgó, known for its natural surroundings, the family-friendly Platja de Riells, and the historic beaches of Empúries, next to the Ruins of Empúries. Nearby you will also find the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park and towns such as Castelló d’Empúries, ideal to complete your visit.
L’Escala is especially famous for its traditional anxoves de l’Escala (anchovies), a symbol of its gastronomic identity. The town offers a wide variety of restaurants in L’Escala and a complete selection of hotels on the Costa Brava.









