L'Escala
A fishing town famous for salted anchovies. The old town has many seaside restaurants and is within walking distance of the Empúries ruins.
L'Escala's tradition of salting anchovies goes back to ancient Greek times. Today it is Spain's best-known anchovy town. The town has an anchovy and salt museum, and several workshops where you can buy products and taste them. Along the old town's seafront are a promenade and small coves. To the north, a pine-backed beach runs all the way to the Empúries ruins, about a 30-minute walk. The town has plenty of accommodation and restaurants, making it a good base for visiting Empúries and the Medes Islands.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Empúries
- Medes Islands
- Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park
- Pals
- Peratallada
- Begur & Castell de Begur
- Sa Tuna
- Gala Dalí Castle, Púbol