Beyond the ruins

Just a 5-minute walk away, the story that gives meaning to this place: the encounter between the Greek culture of the 6th century BC and the arrival of the Romans.

Continue the walk to Sant Martí d’Empúries, a walled medieval village with a 13th-century castle and a 16th-century Gothic church. Its stone streets are home to restaurants where you can dine surrounded by history.

The fishing heritage of l’Escala: the work and traditions surrounding the anchovy, its signature product.

Family-run factory operating since 1888, with its original premises. Audio-guided visit (30 min) followed by a tasting. C/ Closa d’en Llop, 40, l’Escala.

20 minutes by car, Ullastret: one of the most important Iberian villages in Catalonia, with its own museum. Stone houses, narrow streets and a historic wall. Take the opportunity to try the recuits and artisan cheeses from Recuits Nuri, a local product since 1972.

A medieval stone village with cobbled streets and a moat carved into the rock beneath the castle, about 30 minutes by car. Ideal for an evening stroll followed by dinner.

Medieval old town on a promontory, overlooking the rice fields of the Baix Empordà, about 25 minutes by car. Add it to a route through the inland villages, along with Monells and Peratallada.

35 minutes by car. Follow the Camí de Ronda to the coves of Aiguablava and Sa Riera: turquoise waters, natural pools and pines right on the beach.

Former capital of the county of Empúries, with a Gothic cathedral. Next to the Aiguamolls wetlands. Approx. 20 minutes by car.

The beach right in front of the hotel, to enjoy at any time of day. To the left, the promenade runs past the ruins of Empúries; to the right, you reach the town of l’Escala.

Following the promenade to the left, you will find two beaches in a row: Les Muscleres and Moll Grec, with the Greek pier of Empúries still visible in the water. Calm, shallow waters, ideal for children.

Surrounded by pine trees, with a coastal path leading to several coves and a number of restaurants for lunch or sunset. The best option on Tramuntana days. In summer, the little tourist train (carrilet) links Sant Martí, l’Escala and Cala Montgó, stopping next to the hotel.

A flat and easy coastal path, about 2.5 km between l’Escala and Sant Martí d’Empúries. It passes by the Mirador de les Coves, the Roca Portitxol and the ruins of Empúries.

Three stops to understand Dalí: the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol, the Portlligat House-Museum and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. Approx. 30-40 minutes by car depending on the stop.