Discover the Costa Brava, family vacation in l'Escala

The romantic fishing village of l'Escala is located in the south of the Gulf of Roses, just 40 km from Girona and about 120 km from Barcelona. The charming landscape is characterized by pine-wooded hills, romantic and secluded bays and long beaches. In l'Escala there are three sandy beaches, one in t40 km from Girona and about 120 km from Barcelona. The charming landscape is characterized by pine-wooded hills, romantic and secluded bays and long beaches. In l'Escala there are three sandy beaches, one in the Bay of Montgo, the local beach of Riells and the miles of sandy beach that extends from l'Escala to St. Pedro de Pescador. The beaches are recommended for families with children. L'Escala is not only a picturesque old town but also has a modern center (Riells) with a shopping street on the seafront promenade. Numerous everyday shops such as bakeries, butchers and pharmacies are readily available and offer a wide range. The climate of l'Escala is very pleasant. Particularly famous is the Tramuntana wind, which logs in at irregular intervals, leaves a bright blue sky and let the surfers get their money's worth. The interested visitor will also be fascinated by the Greek-Roman excavations of the city of Empuries, just 2 km away, and visit the museum. The excavations were started around 1900 are not completed until today. South of the village are the Cala Montgo and Montgo. Here you have a fantastic panoramic view over the bay of Rosas to the nearby Pyrenees.