Sant Martí d'Empúries Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

aerial view of the Museu Arqueològic d'Empúries, archaeology site at the beach of the Mediterranean Sea, l'Escala in the background, Girona, Catalonia, Costa Brava, Spain
aerial view of the Museu Arqueològic d'Empúries, archaeology site at the beach of the Mediterranean Sea near l'Escala, Girona, Catalonia, Costa Brava, Spain
Museu Arqueològic d'Empúries, archaeology site at the beach of the Mediterranean Sea near l'Escala, Girona, Catalonia, Costa Brava, Spain
The church in the Sant Martí d’Empúries village. "The name ‘Empúries’ is derived from the Latin ‘Empuriae’ which in turn comes from the Classic Greek word ‘Emporion’ meaning ‘market,’ which is how the Greeks spoke of the colony, the initial purpose of which was to have the advantage of being a commercial power. From the early Middle Ages it had always been known as Empúries, or Vila d’Empúries, which would change to Sant Martí d’Empúries (for the arrival of its church) from 1766, when L’Escala became the municipal capital."
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Hotel Hostalillo by Escampa Hotels

Hotel Hostalillo by Escampa Hotels

3 out of 5
Carrer de Bellavista 22 Palafrugell
The price is ฿2,413 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿2,413
฿2,727 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Palafrugell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
The hotel was amazing and the staff is very friendly

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hotel Hostalillo by Escampa Hotels
Hotel Gran Ultonia

Hotel Gran Ultonia

4 out of 5
Gran Via de Jaume I, 22 B Girona
The price is ฿3,680 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,680
฿4,194 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Girona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable warm hotel in central lication. Rooms clean and roomy. Staff helpful esppecially when we checked in early and left our luggage until the room was ready

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Gran Ultonia
Hotel Costabella

Hotel Costabella

3 out of 5
Avinguda de Franca 61 Sant Ponc Girona
The price is ฿3,016 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,016
฿3,391 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Girona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
We were traveling with our dog, and the staff were friendly and accommodating of him. The hotel had on-site parking which was easy to use and a small gym. The only drawback was the dinner which was not at all in keeping with the quality of everything else. Breakfast was just fine. Overall, we'll ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Costabella
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L'Escala Resort

L'Escala Resort

3.5 out of 5
Carrer dels Masos, 4-62 L'Escala
Stay at this aparthotel in L'Escala. Enjoy 7 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Platja de Riells and The Site are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (498 reviews)
very good, clean and tidy, carpark just next to the apartment, nearby have supermarket and beach. Nice and relaxing balcony. You just need to bring your shampoo and bath, everything is there for you.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

L'Escala Resort
Camping Castell Mar

Camping Castell Mar

1 out of 5
Passatge Campings 25 Castello d'Empuries Girona
Stay at this campsite in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Platja de la Rubina and Platja d'Empuriabrava ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
l'accès direct a la.plage . proche centre Empuriabrava camping agereable avec piscine/ restauration

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Camping Castell Mar
Xon's Platja ApartHotel

Xon's Platja ApartHotel

3 out of 5
Carrer Pompeu Fabra, s/n, Empuriabrava Castello d'Empuries
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Empuriabrava. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Roses Beach and Platja d'Empuriabrava ...
7.2/10 Good! (595 reviews)
Personnel accueillant, hôtel bien situé, mais chambre non insonorisée. Donc, une nuit sans sommeil… dommage !

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Xon's Platja ApartHotel
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Popular places to visit

Coastline of this beautiful ancient village.

Platja del Moll Grec

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platja del Moll Grec during your trip to L'Escala? Wander the waterfront and gardens while you're in the area.

Platja del Moll Grec
The coast near the Mediterranean village Sant Martí d’Empúries. On the other side of the bay where you can see the outline of mountains and houses is coast of Roses.

Platja de les Muscleres

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platja de les Muscleres during your trip to L'Escala? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its spas.

Platja de les Muscleres

Empuries

You can find out about the history of L'Escala with a stop at Empuries. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Empuries

The Site

You can find out about the history of L'Escala with a visit to The Site. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

The Site

Museum

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum in L'Escala. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.

Museum

Platja de la Creu

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Platja de la Creu during your trip to L'Escala? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its spas.

Platja de la Creu

Things to do

From Roses: Cruise on Costa Brava to Cadaqués

From Roses: Cruise on Costa Brava to Cadaqués

฿917
per adult
From Roses: Cruise on Costa Brava to Cadaqués
L'Escala: SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum Admission and Tasting

L'Escala: SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum Admission and Tasting

฿249
per adult
L'Escala: SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum Admission and Tasting
Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket

Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket

฿249
per adult
Fábrica-Museo de Anchoas Solés Ticket
Dali Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

Dali Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

฿2,750
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dali Museum and Costa Brava Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
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Girona: Bike Tour to Medieval Villages in Costa Brava

฿1,797
per adult
Girona: Bike Tour to Medieval Villages in Costa Brava
Kayak Rental in Almadrava Beach

Kayak Rental in Almadrava Beach

฿917
per traveller
Kayak Rental in Almadrava Beach
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