L'Escala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is beautiful L'Escala - Northern Spain, Costa Brava.
This is the ruins de Empúries at L'Escala -Spain, well worth a visit to see the Roman village and the Greek village.
Cost near Sant Martí d’Empúries
The coast near the Mediterranean village Sant Martí d’Empúries. On the other side of the bay where you can see the outline of mountains and houses is coast of Roses.
The church in the Sant Martí d’Empúries village. "The name ‘Empúries’ is derived from the Latin ‘Empuriae’ which in turn comes from the Classic Greek word ‘Emporion’ meaning ‘market,’ which is how the Greeks spoke of the colony, the initial purpose of which was to have the advantage of being a commercial power. From the early Middle Ages it had always been known as Empúries, or Vila d’Empúries, which would change to Sant Martí d’Empúries (for the arrival of its church) from 1766, when L’Escala became the municipal capital."

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L'Escala Resort

L'Escala Resort

3.5 out of 5
Carrer dels Masos, 4-62 L'Escala
Stay at this aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Platja de Riells and The Site are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (498 reviews)
very good, clean and tidy, carpark just next to the apartment, nearby have supermarket and beach. Nice and relaxing balcony. You just need to bring your shampoo and bath, everything is there for you.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

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L'Escala Resort
Nou Roser

Nou Roser

3 out of 5
Passatge de I'Esglesia, 6 L'Escala girona
The price is NZ$122 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$122
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in L'Escala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Les Barques Beach and L'Escala Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (83 reviews)
This is a great place to stay for the price. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and comfortable with the exception of the shower curtain, which had a lot of mildew. The breakfast was excellent, much better than I had imagined it would be, great selection and coffee ...

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Nou Roser
Wecamp Cala Montgó

Wecamp Cala Montgó

2 out of 5
Avinguda de Montgó 194 L'Escala Girona
The price is NZ$148 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$148
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in L'Escala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Cala Montgó and Grassi-sub ...
Wecamp Cala Montgó
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L'Escala Resort

L'Escala Resort

3.5 out of 5
Carrer dels Masos, 4-62 L'Escala
Stay at this aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Platja de Riells and The Site are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (498 reviews)
very good, clean and tidy, carpark just next to the apartment, nearby have supermarket and beach. Nice and relaxing balcony. You just need to bring your shampoo and bath, everything is there for you.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

L'Escala Resort
Wecamp Cala Montgó

Wecamp Cala Montgó

2 out of 5
Avinguda de Montgó 194 L'Escala Girona
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in L'Escala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Cala Montgó and Grassi-sub ...
Wecamp Cala Montgó
RVApartaments Escala Brava

RVApartaments Escala Brava

3 out of 5
Carrer de l'Ave Maria 37 L'Escala Girona
Stay at this apartment in L'Escala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Les Barques Beach and L'Escala Beach are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (32 reviews)
The bed was comfy. Sadly nothing else was good about this apartment. It lacks basic amenities such as soap and curtains. We were kept awake all night by a broken down fridge fan that wouldn’t stop making noise, and then kept awake in the early hours of the morning by the sunrise as there are no curtain ...

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Coastline of this beautiful ancient village.

Platja del Moll Grec

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platja del Moll Grec during your trip to L'Escala? Wander the waterfront and gardens while you're in the area.

Platja del Moll Grec
The coast near the Mediterranean village Sant Martí d’Empúries. On the other side of the bay where you can see the outline of mountains and houses is coast of Roses.

Platja de les Muscleres

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platja de les Muscleres during your trip to L'Escala? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its spas.

Platja de les Muscleres

Empuries

You can find out about the history of L'Escala with a stop at Empuries. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Empuries

The Site

You can find out about the history of L'Escala with a visit to The Site. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

The Site

Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum in L'Escala. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Museum

Platja de la Creu

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platja de la Creu during your trip to L'Escala? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its spas.

Platja de la Creu

Activities

L'Escala: SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum Admission and Tasting

L'Escala: SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum Admission and Tasting

NZ$13
per adult
L'Escala: SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum Admission and Tasting
Kayak Rental in Almadrava Beach

Kayak Rental in Almadrava Beach

NZ$49
per traveller
Kayak Rental in Almadrava Beach
Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket

Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket

NZ$13
per adult
Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket
Refreshment Diving Course Experience in L'Estartit

Refreshment Diving Course Experience in L'Estartit

NZ$175
per adult
Refreshment Diving Course Experience in L'Estartit
Private 4-Hour Motorcycle Experience through Medieval Costa Brava

Electric motorcycle trip - Costa Brava (Medieval towns)

NZ$266
per adult
Electric motorcycle trip - Costa Brava (Medieval towns)
Quad tour on the beautiful bay of Rosas

Quad tour on the beautiful bay of Rosas

NZ$254
per traveller
Quad tour on the beautiful bay of Rosas
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Cities near L'Escala

Los campos de cultivo del arroz inundados refeljan la bonita montaña del Montgrí durante la puesta de Sol de una tarde de verano. Pals, Baix Empordà, Girona, Cataluña, España.

Torroella de Montgrí

aerial view of the Museu Arqueològic d'Empúries, archaeology site at the beach of the Mediterranean Sea, l'Escala in the background, Girona, Catalonia, Costa Brava, Spain

Sant Martí d'Empúries