Guidebook for L'Escala and Costa Brava
Costa Brava Culture
When you want to take time out from the beach there is a whole world to discover!
The Dalí Theatre-Museum is located in the former Municipal Theatre, which was destroyed at the end of the Spanish Civil War. On its ruins, Dalí created a museum to house his inspiring eclectic art.
677 locals recommend
Dalí Theatre-Museum
5 Plaça Gala i Salvador DalíThe Dalí Theatre-Museum is located in the former Municipal Theatre, which was destroyed at the end of the Spanish Civil War. On its ruins, Dalí created a museum to house his inspiring eclectic art.
Enjoy a trip to Cadaques and Port Lligat where Salvador Dalí lived and worked. You can visit Dalí's home and studio in Port Lligat. Reservations must always be made in advance as visits are made in small groups.
Booking is essential.
278 locals recommend
Casa-Museu Salvador Dalí
Enjoy a trip to Cadaques and Port Lligat where Salvador Dalí lived and worked. You can visit Dalí's home and studio in Port Lligat. Reservations must always be made in advance as visits are made in small groups.
Booking is essential.
Salvador Dali's wife, Gala, lived in the Castle of Púbol (a gift to her from Dali). Much of the original art & furniture & day to day objects are on display, as are a selection of Gala's dresses.
114 locals recommend
Castle of Púbol
s/n Gala DaliSalvador Dali's wife, Gala, lived in the Castle of Púbol (a gift to her from Dali). Much of the original art & furniture & day to day objects are on display, as are a selection of Gala's dresses.
The Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries are one of the most important archaeological sites in the whole of Spain.
Easy to get to on foot from l’Escala (@ 15 - 20 minutes walk from our house) and with plenty of parking, the ruins at Empúries make an interesting and educational day out. Located near the small sandy beach that was once the town’s harbour, the ruins can be easily tied in with a beach day during summer.
Empúries was the gateway of Greek and Roman culture to the Iberian Peninsula. This site preserves the remains of a Greek town - the colonial enclave of Emporion - and a Roman town - the former Emporiae - founded in the early 1st century BC on the foundations of a Roman military camp which had been set up during the previous century.
You should go and see the mosaics of the old stately homes, the sculpture of Asclepius and the imposing Roman Forum. The MAC-Empúries organizes very interesting guided tours.
The first excavations on the site began in 1908 and since then constant scientific recovery work has been performed.
Among the ruins of Empúries you can visit the Greek town, the Roman town and the archaeology museum.
During the summer there are dramatised visits and visits for families in different languages.
Opening Hours
From October 1st to November 15th
From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm
From November 16th to February 15th
From Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 5pm
From February 16th to May 31st
From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm
From June 1st to September 31st
From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 8pm
Easter week: From 10 am-7 pm.
Closed on: December 25th and 26th, January 1-6 and every Monday until February 15th
Admission prices The price includes the visit to the site and museum and audio guide for individual public
Individual: 5.50 €
Adults over 65: 4.50 €
Minors under 16: free admittance
For further information:
+34972770208
17 locals recommend
Empuries, Ruines D'emp. Cruilla (Dir. L'Escala) station
The Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries are one of the most important archaeological sites in the whole of Spain.
Easy to get to on foot from l’Escala (@ 15 - 20 minutes walk from our house) and with plenty of parking, the ruins at Empúries make an interesting and educational day out. Located near the small sandy beach that was once the town’s harbour, the ruins can be easily tied in with a beach day during summer.
Empúries was the gateway of Greek and Roman culture to the Iberian Peninsula. This site preserves the remains of a Greek town - the colonial enclave of Emporion - and a Roman town - the former Emporiae - founded in the early 1st century BC on the foundations of a Roman military camp which had been set up during the previous century.
You should go and see the mosaics of the old stately homes, the sculpture of Asclepius and the imposing Roman Forum. The MAC-Empúries organizes very interesting guided tours.
The first excavations on the site began in 1908 and since then constant scientific recovery work has been performed.
Among the ruins of Empúries you can visit the Greek town, the Roman town and the archaeology museum.
During the summer there are dramatised visits and visits for families in different languages.
Opening Hours
From October 1st to November 15th
From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm
From November 16th to February 15th
From Tuesday to Sunday: 10am - 5pm
From February 16th to May 31st
From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 6pm
From June 1st to September 31st
From Monday to Sunday: 10am - 8pm
Easter week: From 10 am-7 pm.
Closed on: December 25th and 26th, January 1-6 and every Monday until February 15th
Admission prices The price includes the visit to the site and museum and audio guide for individual public
Individual: 5.50 €
Adults over 65: 4.50 €
Minors under 16: free admittance
For further information:
+34972770208
Food Scene
Great for a quick coffee with a mini or croissant for breakfast. The cafe overlooks the village beach and although it gets busy in the summer it's worth queueing for a seat. Ideal also for a snack with glass of beer or wine and also good for cocktails.
35 locals recommend
Restaurante 1869
11 Carrer del PortGreat for a quick coffee with a mini or croissant for breakfast. The cafe overlooks the village beach and although it gets busy in the summer it's worth queueing for a seat. Ideal also for a snack with glass of beer or wine and also good for cocktails.
Fine dining at a reasonable price. Set on the sea front of L'Escala overlooking the bay.
8 locals recommend
Cafè restaurant La Caravel·la
1 Carrer la PlatjaFine dining at a reasonable price. Set on the sea front of L'Escala overlooking the bay.
Great for families with children as it is directly on the beach on the left side of the bay of L'Escala. Also good for live music on Sunday before mid-day.
17 locals recommend
Medusa Lounge Bar i Àpats
3A Carrer del CargolGreat for families with children as it is directly on the beach on the left side of the bay of L'Escala. Also good for live music on Sunday before mid-day.
Eivissa Cafè
Great for cocktails overlooking the beach any evening.
Lovely welcoming restaurant located in front of the beach, with a varied, good value menu - great for coffee, snacks or meals
32 locals recommend
GROP
21 Carrer del PortLovely welcoming restaurant located in front of the beach, with a varied, good value menu - great for coffee, snacks or meals
Essentials
Small supermarket in the centre of the village where you can buy most food and drink essentials.
Valvi
45 Carrer de la TorreSmall supermarket in the centre of the village where you can buy most food and drink essentials.
Mercadona
Large supermarket with all the essentials for your stay in L'Escala
Activities
Set along the Portitxol Beach and the Balearic Sea, Hostal Empúries is just a 12-minute walk from our house. The bar and restaurant is open to non-residents and is an ideal place to relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail after swimming and sunbathing in the beautiful beach situated in front of the hotel.
The breakfast served at Hostal Empúries is very good and not just for Hotel guests - although quite expensive at €18 (0r €14.50 if booked in advance online), the choice of hot and cold food is extensive and will set you up for the day.
The Hostal also hosts a wonderful spa. Spa Empúries features the following facilities: A gym with large windows and views of the surrounding pines and sea; a Recreational pool with bubble seat, foot massage jets; 14-metre long swimming pool; a starry sky steam room; a dry sauna with views over the garden and a treatment and therapy area with four relaxing treatment rooms where a wide variety of treatments and therapies are offered.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 9pm and Sundays, 10am to 3pm
The Hostal also offers Yoga classes on Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 and on Sunday from 9:00 until 10:30 (12€ per person)
Yoga classes are also available from June - September on Tuesday and Saturday from 19:30 - 21:00 (12€ per person)
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Or why not rent a Paddle Surf or Kayak: Surfing with an oar is the ancient way of sailing over the water. Learn to climb aboard, paddle and ride the waves.
equipment hire 30 minutes 10 €
equipment hire 1 hour 15 €
session with trainer (1h / 2h) 30 € / 40 €
kayak simple 1 hour 15 €
kayak double 1 hour 20 €
27 locals recommend
Hostal Empúries
s/n Platja PortitxolSet along the Portitxol Beach and the Balearic Sea, Hostal Empúries is just a 12-minute walk from our house. The bar and restaurant is open to non-residents and is an ideal place to relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail after swimming and sunbathing in the beautiful beach situated in front of the hotel.
The breakfast served at Hostal Empúries is very good and not just for Hotel guests - although quite expensive at €18 (0r €14.50 if booked in advance online), the choice of hot and cold food is extensive and will set you up for the day.
The Hostal also hosts a wonderful spa. Spa Empúries features the following facilities: A gym with large windows and views of the surrounding pines and sea; a Recreational pool with bubble seat, foot massage jets; 14-metre long swimming pool; a starry sky steam room; a dry sauna with views over the garden and a treatment and therapy area with four relaxing treatment rooms where a wide variety of treatments and therapies are offered.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 9pm and Sundays, 10am to 3pm
The Hostal also offers Yoga classes on Thursday from 9:30 - 11:00 and on Sunday from 9:00 until 10:30 (12€ per person)
Yoga classes are also available from June - September on Tuesday and Saturday from 19:30 - 21:00 (12€ per person)
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Or why not rent a Paddle Surf or Kayak: Surfing with an oar is the ancient way of sailing over the water. Learn to climb aboard, paddle and ride the waves.
equipment hire 30 minutes 10 €
equipment hire 1 hour 15 €
session with trainer (1h / 2h) 30 € / 40 €
kayak simple 1 hour 15 €
kayak double 1 hour 20 €
Enjoy a day away from the beach with a trip the stables. Riders can go on an excursion or have a lesson in the arena. Equus Emporda cater for beginners to experienced riders with a range of ponies and well behaved school horses. Ferran the owner speaks English and German as well as Spanish and Catalan (a little French too, I think).
Club Hípic Equus Empordà
s/n Camino Ca l'EscolpeterEnjoy a day away from the beach with a trip the stables. Riders can go on an excursion or have a lesson in the arena. Equus Emporda cater for beginners to experienced riders with a range of ponies and well behaved school horses. Ferran the owner speaks English and German as well as Spanish and Catalan (a little French too, I think).
Take a flight over the beautiful coastline of Estartit and beyond. 15, 30 or 60 minute flights at very reasonable rates.
Aeroclub Ultraligeros L'Estartit
27 Camí del Puig de les LlagastesTake a flight over the beautiful coastline of Estartit and beyond. 15, 30 or 60 minute flights at very reasonable rates.
Nature
Enjoy the nature offered at Aiguamolls de l’Empordà and Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Parks. There are several hiking and cycling routes which enable you to get to know these areas.
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Medes Islands
Enjoy a walk in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà and Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Parks. There are several hiking and cycling routes for visitors. Peaceful and beautiful.
31 locals recommend
Aiguamolls del Baix Empordà
Enjoy a walk in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà and Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Parks. There are several hiking and cycling routes for visitors. Peaceful and beautiful.