Villas in L'Escala
L'Escala suits families who want a Costa Brava fishing town with Greek and Roman ruins next door, in homes with three bedrooms or more. Pools are in a minority, so check the listing if you want one.
- Villas
- 82
- From, per week
- £293
About L'Escala
L'Escala is a fishing port and tourist town of about 10,000 people, on the Costa Brava between the southern end of the Gulf of Roses and Cala Montgó. It is known for anchovies and holds a festival for them. The 17th-century Alfolí de la Sal, a salt warehouse for preserving fish landed at the port, is a protected monument. The ruins of Empúries lie within the municipality, midway between L'Escala and Sant Martí d'Empúries, and a traffic-free coastal walk leads there from town. The GR 92 long-distance path also passes through. The homes sit within about three kilometres of each other, typically with three bedrooms, and just under half have a garden. Check each listing for its distance from the sea.
Is L'Escala right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting three-bedroom homes near Roman and Greek ruins and a fishing port
- Not for you if
- You want a big nightlife resort, because L'Escala is a fishing town of about 10,000 residents.
Near L'Escala
Empúries
Greek and Roman ruins founded by Greeks in 575 BC, with a branch of the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia.
Sant Martí d'Empúries
Tiny village on the far side of the Empúries ruins from L'Escala, and the start of the GR 92 stage through town.
Torroella de Montgrí
Town at the other end of the GR 92 stretch that passes through L'Escala and Sant Martí d'Empúries.
Getting to L'Escala
Girona-Costa Brava airport is the closest, about 40 minutes by road. Ryanair flies there from Stansted all year, and Jet2 adds seasonal flights from Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. By bus it takes over two hours, so a car makes the surrounding coast easier to reach.
When to go to L'Escala
Girona airport has year-round Ryanair flights from Stansted, but the Jet2 routes are seasonal, so flight choice is widest in summer. About half the homes here have air conditioning and about a quarter have a fireplace, so check which suits your dates. The anchovy festival is a local event worth asking about when you book.
Villas in L'Escala
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Garbinell II
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£95
per night
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
Port del Rei I
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
8
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£290
per night
3-star property
3-star property
2-star property
Edifici Port del Rei
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
2
1
0
TerraceWashing MachineFridge+2 more
from£44
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Port L'escala
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+5 more
from£112
per night
3-star property
Port L'escala
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
2
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveTerrace+4 more
from£42
per night
3-star property
Riells Park
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
4
2
0
MicrowaveTerraceWashing Machine+3 more
from£58
per night
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3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
2-star property
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3-star property
Les 4 Saisons
L'Escala, Costa Brava, Spain
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£112
per night
3-star property
L'Escala villa holidays: questions answered
What is there to do in L'Escala?
Visit Empúries, the Greek and Roman site that lies within the municipality and has a museum branch. You can also walk the traffic-free coastal path from town, see the 17th-century salt warehouse, and time a visit for the anchovy festival.
Which airport is best for L'Escala?
Girona-Costa Brava, about 40 minutes by road. Ryanair flies from London Stansted all year, Jet2 adds seasonal routes from three UK cities, and easyJet plans seasonal Gatwick and Liverpool flights from 2027.
Is Empúries worth visiting from L'Escala?
Yes. Greeks from Phocaea founded the city in 575 BC, and the Roman town beside it has a forum, amphitheatre and baths. Only about 20 per cent of the Roman town has been excavated.
Is L'Escala a big town?
No. About 10,000 people live there, and it is described as an important fishing port and tourist centre. That makes it a small town, not a big resort.
Are L'Escala holiday homes big enough for groups?
Typically yes for a family or two couples. The usual home has three bedrooms and sleeps four or five, though few sleep eight or more.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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