Pedró Tower
The Torre del Pedró is located in l'Escala on the top of the mountain of the same name. It is a watchtower and defense tower that originated in the 16th century, in the context of pirate incursions suffered by the Costa Brava. The Torre del Pedró was part of a network that included other points such as the Torre de Montgó and the fortified farmhouses of les Corts and Vilanera. In the face of the arrival of pirates, the towers warned each other through fire signals.
Currently, the towers only preserve about four meters of their original height. It has been declared a Cultural Heritage of National Interest.
Visit L'Escala
Gastronomy and tradition
The name of l'Escala is known in many corners of the world thanks to the excellence of one of its main industries, the anchovies salting. During your stay, you can visit one of its factories to observe the traditional process of making this product, as well as the anchovy and salt museum.
As well as enjoying beaches and coves such as Cala Montgó, Riells beach or Illa Mateua cove, in l'Escala you can also discover the gateway to the Iberian Peninsula of the Greek and Roman cultures by visiting the Archaeological Site of Empúries.
A few metres from the site is the medieval village of Sant Martí d'Empúries, another highly recommended visit during your stay in l'Escala.