Explore the Empordà
Routes from L'Escala
Camí de Ronda, Greek ruins and the Montgrí on the horizon: L'Escala is a perfect base for walking the Costa Brava.
From the old town you can link coastal walks, millennia of culture and viewpoints over the Bay of Roses. With Fonti Nugué as your starting point —a holiday agency in L'Escala since 1962— you are a step from the Camí de Ronda, the ruins of Empúries, the Montgrí massif and the best viewpoints of the Empordà.
Camí de Ronda
The Camí de Ronda traces the Costa Brava between coves, cliffs and Mediterranean views. From L'Escala you can walk accessible stretches by the sea or join more demanding paths at your own pace. It is the most authentic way to feel the Empordà landscape.
- Wear comfortable shoes and carry water, especially in summer.
- Choose short stretches if travelling with children or wanting an easy walk.
- Early hours offer better light and less heat.
Ruins of Empúries
Minutes from L'Escala, Empúries is one of Catalonia's archaeological jewels: a Greek and Roman city facing the sea. Walking its ancient streets, the museum and the nearby beach is a journey through time that blends culture and coast.
- Allow time for museum and site: they deserve a full morning.
- Combine the visit with a swim at Empúries beach.
- Check opening times and tickets in advance in peak season.
Montgrí massif
The Montgrí dominates the Empordà landscape with its unmistakable silhouette and the castle on the summit. Climbing —on foot or via medium-difficulty routes— rewards you with panoramic views towards L'Escala, the Bay of Roses and the inland. Nature, history and horizon in one outing.
- Choose the route for your fitness; options suit different levels.
- Avoid the hottest hours in summer.
- Bring binoculars: the views deserve a long stop.
Viewpoints and Bay of Roses
L'Escala's coast offers natural viewpoints over the Bay of Roses: golden sunsets, sailboats on the horizon and the endless curve of the gulf. Ideal for ending the day after a walk, camera in hand and no rush.
- Sunsets are the most spectacular moment.
- Pair a viewpoint with dinner in the old town.
- On clear days you see the full profile of the bay.
