Beaches and coves | Beaches and coves L'Escala
Riells beach
Riells beach is located in l'Escala, right in the city centre, next to the marina and fishing port. It is a beach of fine sand and its waters are shallow, making it ideal for families with small children. Due to its characteristics, it tends to have a high level of occupation and is very easy to access, whether on foot, by car or bus.
It has a large number of services, such as bars and restaurants just a few metres away, showers, toilets, lifeguards, parking area, sun lounger and boat hire and it also has a water sports school. It is also a beach accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to the walkways and amphibious chairs.
It has obtained the EMAS, Environmental Quality and ISO 14001 Quality labels.
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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.