l'Escala, CataloniaPlatja de les BarquesSanta Maria del PalauPlatja de MontgóEls TolegassosParc Natural del Montgrí, les Illes Medes I el Baix TerEsglésia de Sant Joan de Bellcaire
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l'Escala

l'Escala is a town in Girona district, Catalonia, Spain of about 10,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 256 places to visit: 74 forts & heritage, 72 churches and 53 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Platja de les Barques, Sant Pere and Estany de la Poma.

42.1256° N, 3.1326° EPop. 10,140

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Within 30 km143 places
Within 50 km256
Must-see256
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Platja de les Barques, beach near l'Escala
Must-see

Platja de les Barques

Beach · 1 km

Sant Pere, church near l'Escala
Must-see

Sant Pere

Church · 1 km

Estany de la Poma, lake near l'Escala
Must-see

Estany de la Poma

Lake · 2 km

Places near l'Escala by type

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One day from l'Escala

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:57 pm

38 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave l'Escala
  2. Mare de Deu de l'Omchurch · 30 min
  3. Els Tolegassosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Església de Sant Joan de Bellcairechurch · 30 min
  5. Santa Maria del Palauchurch · 30 min
  6. Illa de la Ferriolariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in l'Escala
Today’s loopl'EscalaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near l'Escala?

Platja de les Barques (beach, about 1 km), Sant Pere (church, about 1 km), Estany de la Poma (lake, about 2 km), Castell d'Empúries (heritage site, about 2 km), Platja del Riuet (beach, about 3 km), Santa Maria del Palau (church, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of l'Escala?

256 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 72 churches, 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to l'Escala?

Castell d'Empúries, about 2 km by road; Els Tolegassos (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to l'Escala?

Sant Pere, about 1 km by road; Santa Maria del Palau (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from l'Escala?

Start in l'Escala, visit Mare de Deu de l'Om, then Els Tolegassos, then Església de Sant Joan de Bellcaire, then Santa Maria del Palau, then Illa de la Ferriola, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.