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L' Escala
Platja de l'Escala
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Platja de l'Escala is located on the Balearic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 67th place out of 141 beaches in the Girona region 30.7 km away from its center, the city of Girona. It is one of the beaches of l'Escala settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with green water and brown fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Platja de l'Escala coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Les Muscleres Beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
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Platja de l'Escala is located in Girona region (Costa Brava sub-region) within l'Escala, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning, with a delightful atmosphere that exudes romance."
Glorious
"The beach is absolutely stunning, with water so clear it's like crystal."
Nathaniel Reed
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning, with a delightful atmosphere that exudes romance."
Glorious
"The beach is absolutely stunning, with water so clear it's like crystal."
Nathaniel Reed
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.1 (Pleasant)
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s'Agaro 2.7 km
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Sant Marti d'Empuries 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Fine sand bottom
Sant Marti d'Empuries 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sant Marti d'Empuries 1.6 km
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l'Escala 2.5 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Green water, Deserted
Sant Marti d'Empuries 3.9 km
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Sant Pere Pescador 2.3 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cafè restaurant La C...• 1 min walk
- Ultramar• 2 min walk
- El Patio Bistrot Tap...• 11 min walk
- Xiringuito Olívia• 12 min walk
Attractions
- Casa museu Clos del...• 5 min walk
- Sculpture la Cobla• 6 min walk
- Torre del Pedró• 7 min walk
- Maram• 20 min walk
Transport
- GRO• 39.8km
- Girona - Pl. del Pes...• 18.8km
- Estación de tren San...• 12.9km
Localities
- l'Escala• 1.5km
- Girona• 30.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Platja de l'Escala?
The Platja de l'Escala is covered with brown fine sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water near the beach is blue-green. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Platja de l'Escala?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Platja de l'Escala, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Platja de l'Escala good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Platja de l'Escala does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Platja de l'Escala for swimming is positive.
Is the Platja de l'Escala good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Platja de l'Escala secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Platja de l'Escala?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Platja de l'Escala.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cafè restaurant La Caravel·la is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Platja de l'Escala?
There are 1209 places to stay in the Platja de l'Escala area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Platja de l'Escala include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Platja de l'Escala from parking?
The Platja de l'Escala has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Platja de l'Escala?
There are 4 attractions near Platja de l'Escala that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Casa museu Clos del Pastor located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Platja de l'Escala?
The month with the highest temperature in Platja de l'Escala is July. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Platja de l'Escala (Girona) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Platja de l'Escala (Girona) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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