Bays

The cove of Montgó (Cala Montgó) stretches between two massive cliffs to the south of L’Escala. It is the only cove in the region fully covered from the cold winds of Tramuntana and is thus much beloved by weekend visitors in the off-season. The beach of Montgó is covered in fine white sand, a natural by-product of the hill erosion of the natural park of Montgrí.

Cala Montgó is an excellent starting point for two short trips: to the northeast towards the Montgó tower and a Civil War bunker or to the southeast towards the capes Punta del Milà and Punta Ventosa.

Cala Rovira is a moderately large cove in the Costa Brava that lies to the north of the city beach in Platja de Aro. Measuring 240 metres long and 45 metres wide, it’s a fully appointed summer beach with showers, lifeguards, lounger rentals and a café. Its location, amenities and distinctly beautiful views make Rovira a favourite among families of locals and visitors alike.

The older generation may remember another name for this beloved spot—Platja dels Escalens, literally meaning The beach of the Escala locals. Once upon a time, well before the tourism boom in Spain, Escala fishermen used to park their boats in a safe and calm Rovira Cove to then transfer their catch onto carts to proceed onwards to the Sant Feliu de Guíxols fish market.