L’Escala, , typical Catalan fishing village, has evolved to the point of being one of the most pleasing holiday centers at the Bay of Roses, by the Mediterranean.
Its privileged location and its natural surroundings have made it a renowned tourist destination. The Bay of Roses is a paradise in which every person, no matter their origin, will find something special that will make it part of its memories.
Our region, L’Empordà, is rich in varied landscapes of wide plains, in whose horizon can be seen the most eastern Pyrenees of the Peninsula, and an extensive coastline of beaches, forests and cliffs whose vision will definitely linger in your memory.
Girona, our province, offers visitors the opportunity to discover fascinating historical centers, natural parks, ski resorts and, of course, a great gastronomic variety which makes the delicacies of the most gourmets:
- The anchovy from L’Escala have designation of origin, renowned by its millenary tradition of fish salting.
- Direct degustation at local factories or at seafood restaurants found at the port itself.
It also offers different typical festivities, such as the Greco-Roman Triumvirate, which evokes its origins and its more than 2.500 years of history. It offers different activities and spectacles, like the sale of slaves, gladiator fights, craft market, etcetera. During these days the museum and ruins of Empúries can be visited free of charge.