L'Escala is situated to the South of the Golfo de Roses. A town beside the sea catering for local tourists mainly.

L'Escala slopes down to the coast with a selection of beaches from El Codolar to Playa de Riells. Good fish restaurants and cafes line the front.

L'Escala is a main fishing port and specialises in Anchoves.

L'Escala 's is just beside the archeological site of Empurias (an ancient greek trading centre found in 550 BC which is an added attraction.

Empurias was occupied continuously for nearly 1500 years and an half day can easily be spent around the ruins. There coast around this area also offers a number of sandy coves for bathing.