50km from the French border, south of the bay of Rosas, Escala is an old fishing port and a seaside resort offering some beautiful sandy beaches.
Places of Interest: The ruins of Empurias (2km), greco-roman town built in amazing surroundings, on the borders of the sea; fishing port, Cala Riells marina...
Spreading from the Hispano-French border to the cosmopolitan town of Barcelona, a town rich in cultural sights, the "Costa Brava" is a series of great destinations displaying sunny beaches, seaside resorts with wonderful bays and a lively nightlife, picturesque harbours, lovely garden terraces... Costa Brava is a heaven for the sport orientated person: diving, all types of watersports, fishing, rambling, golfing, horse-riding...Girona's Pirineu mountains are great whatever the season and the surrounding area has a lot to offer on an ecological point of view: cultivated plains, leafy forests, sharp rocky relief, small valleys, rivers and lakes, nature reserves and some of the most important volcanic sites in Europe. The holiday destination for anyone who wishes to spend time in the sun, adding culture to leisure.
Spain is a country of traditions and its proud people kept the memory of their ancestors alive : Corrida (bullfight) and Flamenco are two aspects of this. Influenced by the Orient and the Occident, the country boasts a rich cultural and artistic heritage. Come and discover the barren land of the South, the snowy mountain tops of the North, idyllic beaches and unspoilt countryside. One can only pretend to know the country after tasting its fine quality wines and good food drawing the best from the sea and land.
So get a move on, come to Spain, the kingdom of Sunshine and Celebration, it's always party time!
Spreading from the Hispano-French border to the cosmopolitan town of Barcelona, "Costa Brava" is made of a succession of great destinations displaying sunny beaches, seaside resorts with wonderful bays and a lively nightlife, picturesque harbours, lovely garden terraces... Costa Brava is a haven for the sports buff: diving, fishing, all types of watersports, walking, golfing, horse-riding... Girona's Pirineu mountains are great whatever the season and the surrounding area has a lot to offer on an ecological point of view: cultivated plains, leafy forests, sharp rocky relief, small valleys, rivers and lakes, nature reserves and some of the most important volcanic sites in Europe.
The holiday destination for anyone who wishes to spend time in the sun, adding culture to leisure.