There are plenty of things to keep the whole family occupied in and around L'Escala - if you want to be.
| Golf Click on this golf link to obtain comprehensive information regarding the excellent golfing facilities around the Costa Brava. All within 1 hours drive and 3 within 15 minutes of the villa. |
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Skiing Skiing in the Pyrenees is relatively cheap and the facilities and conditions are 1st class. The season runs from December to May and is widely regarded as having some of the best skiing in Europe and attracts demanding skiers year after year. The excellent Vallter 2000 skiing resort in the Pyrenees is an easy one and a half hours drive from L'Escala, making a day out on the slopes a realistic possibility from the villa. Andorra, the little independent tax free state between Spain and France is well worth a visit, along with its well known pistes. |
| A lot of people take the opportunity in winter of enjoying some tax free shopping coupled with some fun in the the snow. | |
Walking |
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promontory
leading to deserted beaches stretching the way south to L'Estartit.
Heading north there is a delightful path that takes you past the
ruins of Empuries and alongside the beautiful beaches along the
Bay of Roses. The well maintained path has lovely shady areas and
places to have a picnic. Inland from L'Escala are other paths and
quiet roads that lead you through the quiet countryside where you
can explore the many unspoilt small villages. |
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Cycling The area is ideal for cycling with smooth road surfaces and plenty of flat land along the coast and inland as well as some challenging hilly areas. The climate of Costa Brava is ideally suited to cycling, you get all the benefits of the Spanish sun but without the intense heat associated with the other Spanish Costa's (except July and August). |
| This location makes an ideal autumn, winter or spring training base for the enthusiasts. Why else would so many professional cyclists, including the majority of Americans racing in the pro peleton, call Girona home? It is also superb for that relaxing cycling holiday where you want to meander through the local countryside just enjoying the local sights, smells and sounds. | |
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Tennis There are several locations were you can find good courts for enjoying a few games of tennis in around L'Escala. There is also the well run 'Club De Tennis L'Escala', centrally situated in Carrer de L'Escorxador. |
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Diving
and Snorkelling The Mediterranean sea and the coastline around L'Escala enables you to enjoy a variety of water sports. Local water sports specialists 'Funtastic Emporda' have a base at Riell's beach in the town and will arrange for you to enjoy Windsurfing; Sailing; Catamarans; Water Skiing; Diving; Kayaking and more. click here. |
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Riding Horse riding is very popular and can be arranged from the many stables to be found in the area. There are schools for beginners and advanced riders offering a range of riding activities, including hacking across marshland in the Aiguamolls natural park. |
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 Skydiving above Empuriabrava |
Parachuting The Empuriabrava aerodrome is home of the Costa Brava Parachuting Centre, considered to be one of the world's leading centres. There is also a school for micro-light and light aircraft pilots which offers flights over the region. |
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Fishing is still very popular in L'Escala, locals are regularly seen fishing out to sea from the rocky areas and from the promenade between Riell's and the old town. There are organised boat trips available for sea fishing. |
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Quad Biking
The countryside and remote beach areas near L'Escala have made quad biking an increasingly popular activity. The local company www.goldenquads.com have bikes for hire and give instuction, they also have a mini - circuit for smaller children.
