Vista Alegre

Enjoy the sun and the sea

Enjoy the sun and the sea. This is the easiest thing to do in L’Escala! You will discover places of breathtaking natural beauty. You just have to: Walk four steps down to swim on La Plaja beach. This Cove, former L’Escala fishing port, is the meeting point of villagers and[…]

Senderisme a L'Escala

Walk

The Empúries seaside path, elapses between forests of pines. You will enjoy wonderful views over the Roses Gulf and Empuries Ruins. It’s worth visiting the beautifully preserved medieval village of Sant Martí d’Empuries, where it begins the long beach of Les Dunes. And if the heat is getting to you,[…]

Gastronomy

Enjoy the gastronomy, wines and anchovies L’Escala is a fishermen’s village. The sea has always been the star and the centre of the cultural and economic activity. Since its beginnings, L’Escala has been active in salting and selling anchovies. L’anxova de L’Escala is a protected denomination of origin, highly appreciated[…]

Cultural Routes

Empúries ruins consist of a Greek city (Emporion, which means marketplace and gives its name to our region “ Empordà”),  and a Roman city. It counts with an interesting museum, the second most visited in Girona. In the summer you can request guided tours, even attend some theatre events. It’s also[…]

Shopping, Fairs and Town markets

To outline: 3rd weekend of May: Triumvirat Mediterrani, the show recreates the Greco-Roman past, with amazing gladiators fighting exhbitions, olimpic games, kids workshops, ….. 16th of July: Festa del Carme, Saint Patron of the Fishermen, sardanes (typical Catalan dance) and salt and flower carpets. 2nd to 5th September: Celebration of[…]

Sports

Nautical Sports, trekking, hiking, cicling… Water sports are a must in L’Escala: swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, padel-surf, wakeboard, jet skiing, windsurf, kitesurf, and so on. http://www.visitlescala.com/CA/106/ACTIVITATS/Esportives:-Nautiques-,-Submarinisme,-kayak,-rutes-en-BTT-i-altres/Submarinisme-i-nautiques-html L’Escala invites you to a lot of sporting activities: BTT routes, cycling, trekking, horseback riding, golf, skydiving, etc. http://www.eltempsalescala.blogspot.com.es/ http://www.portalblau.cat/