L’Escala is a town that is proud of its history and that is clear that its cultural heritage is not just a matter of the past, but of the present and the future.
To take a tour of all the historical stages of the town, we suggest you start a tour of the Museum of Archeology of Catalonia-Empúries , the gateway to the Iberian Peninsula of Greek and Roman civilizations and one of the most important sites.
You can continue along the town of Sant Martí d'Empúries , which reveals its medieval face, a period in which part of the wall and the remains of the Carolingian Castle are preserved - it was the seat of the county of Empúries until In 1604 and in its Plaça Major, the church of Sant Martí built on a pre-Romanesque temple from 926 stands out. It is in this square where you can rest and gather strength in one of the restaurants serving local and local cuisine that you will find there.
We suggest continuing to discover L’Escala in the heart of the town, in the Alfolí de la Sal building. Building that promoted the economic and social development of L'Escala in the 18th century and which is currently home to the L'Escala Museum, a museum that allows you to discover the natural, landscape and heritage evolution of L'Escala over time. and where you can enjoy numerous cultural activities: exhibitions, concerts and guided tours.
Fishing and salting are an important part of the local heritage and anchovies from L’Escala are a great gastronomic example. To get to know this story in depth, a visit to the Anchovy and Salt Museum and the Maram is also a must.