🌙 Route 10A — Northern Costa Brava at sunset

L'Escala · Empuriabrava · Roses · Sant Martí d'Empúries

As the sun begins to set, the Northern Costa Brava reveals its most relaxed side: golden light, lively terraces and a calm atmosphere perfect for an unhurried evening.

📋 Quick facts

🕕 Departure 18:00 from L'Escala — avoids the heat and makes the most of the best light for photos.

⚓ 1st stop — Empuriabrava

🚗 25 km · 30 min

⏱ 1 hour

Europe's largest residential marina, with 25 km of navigable canals.

✅ Don't miss:

the marina, the canals, the shopping promenade.

📸 Best photo: from a bridge over the canals, at sunset.

☕ Services:

restaurants, ice cream parlours, cafés, shops.

💙 Tip:

have a drink on a terrace by the canals before heading on to Roses.

🌅 19:30 — Roses

🚗 8 km · 15 min

One of the most pleasant seafront promenades on the Costa Brava.

What to see:

the fishing harbour, the beach, the Ciudadela (exterior).

📸 Best photo: the harbour breakwater, with the bay in the background.

🍽 Dine by the sea watching the sunset.

🍽 [Recommended restaurant — pending]

🏛 21:30 — Sant Martí d'Empúries

A small, charming medieval village; a peaceful evening walk by the sea.

🕙 Return to L'Escala: 5 min — arrival ~22:30.

☀ What to bring:

comfortable clothing, a light jacket, comfortable shoes, a camera.

🌦 If it rains:

still workable, Empuriabrava and Roses have covered areas.

👨‍👩‍👧 With children:

wide, flat promenades, very comfortable.

🐶 With pets:

very pleasant along all three seafront promenades.