Costa Brava towns L'Escala and Pals promoted as top cultural and beach destinations

L'Escala, a coastal town in the Alt Empordà of Catalonia, combines sea‑side leisure with rich heritage. Visitors can walk along a two‑kilometre coastal path linking the medieval village of Sant Martí d’Empúries to the ruins of ancient Greek and Roman Empúries, explore the Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia‑Empúries and the Museum of Anchovies and Salt, and enjoy protected dunes, family‑friendly beaches and maritime sports.

Pals, a medieval hill‑top village in the Baix Empordà, is noted for its Tuscan‑like stone architecture, narrow lanes, the Torre de les Hores and panoramic views over rice fields, wetlands and nearby vineyards of the DO Empordà. The historic centre, the church of Sant Pere and the surrounding agricultural landscape offer visitors a blend of cultural heritage and natural scenery, all within 90 minutes of Barcelona.