Location: L'Escala in Spain
Nearest Airport:
Girona (Costa Brava) at 35
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Nearest Train:
Flaca at 25
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Nearest Motorway:
A7-E15, Exit 5, Oriols at 20
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 700.0
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Car: not necessary
L'Escala is one of the most interesting and picturesque places on the Costa Brava. The old town grew up around the fishing industry and L'Escala is world famous for its Anchovies. There is a daily fruit and vegetable market and a weekly Sunday Morning market. An excellent modern Marina accommodates the fishing fleet as well as luxury yachts and motor cruisers. Within a few minutes there are many safe sandy beaches and the clear water is ideal for scuba diving. In the area there are a whole range of other sporting facilities, including several Golf courses. A variety of bars and superb restaurants (many specialising in fish dishes) exist in the town and on the outskirts. L'Escala is an ideal family destination. Easy Access from all of Europe. L'Escala is situated at the southern end of the Bay of Roses. 45 minutes from the French border. 30 minutes from Girona Airport (flights with Ryanair from many UK airports). Approximately 12 hours by car from Calais or Boulogne.