Route 5A — Cala Montgó

📍 L'Escala

🚗 3 km (5 min) from the town centre

Nestled among pine groves and sheltered by the Montgrí massif, it's one of the most popular beaches on the Costa Brava: a shell-shaped bay with calm waters and fine sand. It tends to stay protected from storms, offering calm seas for much of the summer. It has every service you need for a full day out.

📋 Quick facts

✅ What to do:

swimming, snorkelling near the rocks, kayaking, paddleboarding, a walk to Torre de Montgó.

⭐ Don't miss:

the panoramic view from the far left of the beach, the coastal path to Punta Montgó, sunrise from the sand.

📸 Best photo: climbing the path to Torre de Montgó (aerial view of the bay).

Best time: 8:30–10:30.

🅿 Ample parking next to the beach; in July/August arrive before 10:00.

🍽 Where to eat:

fresh fish restaurants on the seafront promenade (€25-35) or seaview terraces (€40-60).

🍽 [Recommended restaurant — pending]

☕ Services:

showers, foot-washing taps, toilets, lifeguards (summer), sunbed/umbrella/paddleboard/kayak rental, ice cream shops, nearby supermarket.

🤿 Snorkelling:

rocky areas at both ends — white seabream, rainbow wrasse, starfish, crabs, and with luck, octopuses.

👨‍👩‍👧 With children:

probably the best beach in L'Escala for families; gentle water entry, low waves.

👵 With seniors:

virtually flat access, benches and shade.

🐶 With pets:

not allowed during high season — check the local council's rules.

🌦 In a north wind:

a good alternative, it's usually sheltered.

☀ What to bring:

sunscreen, a beach umbrella, water shoes and a snorkel mask (if snorkelling), water, a waterproof camera.

📍 Nearby:

Torre de Montgó (15 min on foot), Punta Montgó, Cala Ferriol, Cala Pedrosa.

💙 CostaBravaBooking tip:

rent a kayak for 1-2 hours to reach hidden coves and see the Montgrí cliffs from the sea.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-visit