Visiting the Costa Brava and planning on camping? L’Escala has a great choice of campsites.
While the majority of visitors to l’Escala stay in private villas or holiday apartments, the town also has a really good selection of campsites to choose from.
When it comes to choosing your campsite you need to balance location, facilities and size. While you’ll get a better range of facilities at the larger camps you may prefer something more tranquil. And if you’re planning on sightseeing or exploring beaches outside the town the distance to the beach probably isn’t so critical.
Other things to consider are how close you are to the town’s main supermarkets or whether you can walk to a variety of restaurants and enjoy a glass or two of wine with your evening meal. Campsite supermarkets are all very well but lack the range the major chains offer and you may want a chance from cooking on a portable gas stove or eating in the campsite’s restaurant. Only you can know what is right for you.
The Campsites
Campers have an excellent choice in L’Escala and while most campsites are within easy walking distance of the sea, one is actually in the protected Montgrí natural park.
Camping L’Escala
Carrer del Camí Ample, 21
Located between the old town and the start of Riells beach, Camping L’Escala offers 140 spacious pitches shaded by pine trees partly separated by leafy hedges.
The campsite also has a number of bungalows for up to four people. These are small but comfortable with a double bedroom and sofa bed in the living area and include a kitchenette, TV and wifi. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Although animals are allowed on the camping pitches during the low season the campsite unfortunately doesn’t allow pets throughout July and first three weeks of August.
Camping Riells
Carrer Camp Rabassa
Situated just ten minutes from the long sandy beach, Camping Riells is well positioned to enjoy long days next to the sea. And with spacious plots among the pines, you’ll be well shaded during your holiday.
The campsite is well equipped with a decent sized swimming pool, as well as supermarket and bar/restaurant. And if you prefer taking your dog on holiday you’ll be happy to learn pets are welcome for a small daily charge.
Camping Cala Montgó
Avinguda de Montgó
Camping Cala Montgó is a large campsite with almost 500 well shaded plots with good facilities. The campsite entrance is a few hundred metres from Montgó beach making it an easy walk to get to the sea.
Within the campsite you’ll find facilities that include a bar/restaurant, swimming pool and steam baths, supermarket and minigolf. You’ll also find an ATM, car wash and playground for the kids. As well as pitches for tents and caravans, Camping Cala Montgó also has a variety of bungalows and mobile homes to rent for between two and eight people.
Illa Mateua Camping Resort
Avinguda de Montgó, 260
Dating from 1988, Illa Mateua Camping Resort offers clients the choice of 400 pitches and bungalows in an area that extends to the small rocky bay of Illa Mateua. Facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant and supermarket as well as washing facilities. On site there is also a bakery, ATM, a doctor and scuba diving centre and the campsite is an easy walk to Cala Montgó.
The campsite is unusual in that it donates 1% of revenue to charity. The campsite supports the proper treatment of animals and takes an anti-bullfighting stance. All the same, while pets are allowed on the pitches, they are prohibited from the bungalows.
Camping Punta Milà
Carrer del Milà
You’ll find this campsite surrounded by forest in Parc Natural del Montgrí on the outskirts of L’Escala with large, well shaded pitches. While it isn’t as close to the sea as the other campsites in L’Escala, it offers unrivalled tranquillity compared with the other campsites listed here.
The campsite also offers what it calls a natural area where you can take as much space as you need but without much in the way of facilities. On the other hand, if you prefer to camp in style you can pick from a number of “glamping” options and lodges.
Facilities include a swimming pool, supermarket and bar/restaurant. You’ll also find an ATM, car wash, tennis courts and bike rental available and dogs are allowed to stay in pitches and lodges for a daily fee.
Camping Lacus
Avinguda de Montgó, 66
If you like spending the day on Riells beach then it’s hard to imagine a campsite more convenient that Camping Lacus, which is less than 100 metres metres from the beach. The campsite offers pitches with power either overlooking the lake or shaded by trees. These are suitable for up to six and pets are welcome.
You can also opt for a rental tents for 2-3 and 4-6 people and fully equipped caravans with two or four berths with a kitchen with fridge, toilet and shower. There also tents for six with kitchen and shower plus a tent but no bathroom facilities.
For a more complete list of campsites see Costa Brava camping.
