Location of the villa:
For location of the villa, see Google maps, C/ Vall d'Aran at the corner of C/ Llerca, L'Escala. As one can see, at the end of the straat is a wonderfull natural forest, leading also to Montgo beach and going on for miles along the coast and inland.
Just outside the village to the north is a beautifull archeological site along the sea side, Ruinas Empuries is a national monument, therefor an unspoiled seaside with pine trees along the coast. A path of 2 kilometers only for walking and cycliing leads from L'Escala to St. Marti d' Empuries along the beach, passing the archeological site.(see pictures in private album owner)
There is a possibility to rent bicycles (at C / Mallols, 46 road and in the old village). Do take into account however, that one must cycle up hill when returning to the villa.
L'Escala:
L'Escala has a population of around 9,000. The town is surrounded by blue flag beaches; At the northern end of the town the Bay of Roses has some of the most beautiful unspoiled beaches anywhere. In the town centre is the popular beach at Riell's, and at the south side of town is the lovely beach at Montgo.
L'Escala is one of the smaller holidays resorts at the Costa Bravan, perfect for families and independent holidaymakers wanting to avoid the mass-market package holiday resorts. Beautiful beaches, art, historic monuments, nature parks and one of Spain's most important wild bird reserves.
The choice of restaurants in L'Escala are suited to all tastes covering traditional and European recipes in the menu's. Authentic Catalan, Tapas Bars, Fish Restaurants, Pizza's and Pasta's, Chinese and Mexican dishes
Sport and leisure:
There are several golf courses in the area including the excellent Emporda 27 hole course. Cycling is very popular here, the area around L’Escala is mainly flat, and into the Pyrenees for the more serious riders. Tennis, walking, horse riding, go - carting and fishing and other water sports such as kayaking, sailing and snorkeling are popular are catered for and there are several scuba diving centres.
At Montgo beach( 1.500 mt) one can rent kayaks, arrange scuba-diving courses, ideal for snorkeling.
At the large Riels beach (1.200 mt) one can rent sailing boats, winds surf, possibilities of waterskiing and jetski.
Also excellent beaches to the north of L'Escala in the Bay of Roses, a paradise for sailing and wind- and kite surfing. All beaches have fine sand and are ideal for sun bathing. At rocky parts an abundance of fish and other marine life, great sites for snorkeling.
Other Activities:
kite surfing and scuba diving
