Nearest Airport
: Girona
at 40
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry
: L´Escala
at 500
Metres
Nearest Train
: Figueres
at 25
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: Figueres
at 25
Kilometres
Nearest Beach
: Riells
at 300
Metres
Nearest Golf
: Pals
at 15
Kilometres
Car: not necessary
L'Escala is a fishing village and offers diversity of marine landscapes, from sandy beaches by coastal dunes formed up steep hills and rocky coves. This landscape is framed between the massif of Montgrí and marshes of the Empordà. We emphasize the Cala Montgo Riells, typical old town beaches and beaches Empúries.
Cultural resources are numerous: Museu d'Archaeology of Catalonia-Empúries, with the ruins of a Greek and a Roman city, Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal, guard tower of Peter I of Montgo Cementiri Marí, Sant Martí d'Empúries (as preserved medieval town) and a whole series of samples of the tradition of fishing: the Maram (interpretation center of the fish), l'storehouse salt, norais to raise the boats, the monuments to seafarers ia woman fishermen.
L'Escala is also known for its cuisine, especially because the anchovies from L'Escala, preserved from ancient methods and make a visit to a factory of anchovy moy be recommended. .
We also highlight major entertainment events that are held throughout the year: the Triumvirat Mediterrani, Empúries Marathon, Aplec the Sardana, the feast of the Virgin of the Carme, the Portalblau, the Festa de la Sal, the Festa de l'Anxova i the Gastronomic Peix Suquet.
