L'Escala holiday rentals, Costa Brava Holiday homes & cottages to rent in L'Escala
L'Escala, just 135km north of Barcelona in Catalonia and 40km south of the French border, sits in the beautiful gulf of Roses with its many wide white sandy beaches. The bay is simply stunning and is part of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club which includes famous places such as Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and Mont St-Michel Bay in France.
In the resort, there is plenty to keep all the family entertained day and night. With its fantastic beaches, fascinating fishing port and a full spectrum of water sports on offer. Away from the beaches, l'Escala has an interesting old town to wander around which is filled with shops, cafes and restaurants serving up wonderful local dishes. L'Escala is known for its seafood with anchovies being a speciality.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| 45km of beaches | ✔ |
| Marina & port | ✔ |
| Waterpark | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Girona (50km) |
| Nearest train station | Camallera (16km) |
Featured holiday homes in L'Escala
Being set within the Bay of Roses means L'Escala enjoys a very buoyant summer season. It shares the same UNESCO status as some of the top beach resorts in the world and therefore booking your self catering cottage, villa or apartment early is highly recommended. Most of the accommodation in L'Escala is conveniently positioned close to the centre where you will find a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Things to see and do in and around L'Escala
L'Escala and the surrounding area in Costa Brava is full of interesting beach resorts, historic towns, mountains and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Explore the Greek / Roman ruins in Empúries just 1.1 km away | ✔ |
| Take a boat trip around the El Montgrí coast to see the pirate coves | ✔ |
| Wander around the old town and sample some of the local cuisine | ✔ |
| Cala Montgo cove, one of the best beaches on Costa Brava | ✔ |
| Take the ferry to Medes Islands and Baix Ter Nature Park | ✔ |
| Cliff-top coastal walks | ✔ |
| Snorkelling or scuba diving around the Medes Archipelago of 7 islands | ✔ |
Our view on L'Escala
L'Escala is a truly stunning and authentic Catalan town set within pristine natural beauty. With the spectacluar backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains, beautiful vistas are everywhere, from the medieval town, to the white sandy beaches running into the tourquoise Mediterranean.
