Empúries, Greek and Roman archaeological site in L'Escala, Spain
The archaeological complex spans over 40 hectares, containing the remains of a Greek trading port and a Roman military settlement along the Mediterranean coast.
Founded in 575 BC by Phocaean Greeks, Empúries developed into a major Mediterranean trading hub before Romans established their presence in 218 BC.
The excavated structures reveal distinct architectural elements from both Greek and Roman periods, including temples, public buildings, houses with mosaics, and a paleochristian basilica.
The site includes an interpretation center, guided tours in multiple languages, and direct access to adjacent beaches with parking facilities for 200 vehicles.
The archaeological site preserves the only Greek city remains in Spain, featuring visible layers of both Palaiopolis on a former island and Neapolis on the mainland.
Location: L'Escala
Address: Carrer de J. Puig i Cadafalch, 17130, Girona, Spain 17130 17130
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00
Phone: +34972770208
Website: http://macempuries.cat/ca/#
GPS coordinates: 42.13472,3.12056
Latest update: June 17, 2025 07:35
The Costa Brava stretches along the Catalan Mediterranean coast, combining historical monuments with natural landscapes. Girona Cathedral features the widest Gothic nave in the world, while the Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres houses the largest collection of the surrealist artist's works. The 10th-century monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes sits above the coast overlooking the sea. The Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries document over a thousand years of Mediterranean settlement. Medieval villages such as Pals and Peratallada have preserved their fortified structures and cobbled streets. The Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes displays Mediterranean and exotic plant species along the cliffs. The coastline offers beaches of various sizes, from the wide sandy stretches at Platja d'Aro to small coves tucked between rocks. The Medes Islands form a marine reserve for divers and snorkelers. The coastal path Camí de Ronda connects many towns, passing through pine forests and along clifftops.
Sant Martí d'Empúries
637 m
Asclepius
88 m
Roman thermae of Ampurias
280 m
Església de Sant Martí d'Empúries
608 m
Mare de Deu de Gràcia
75 m
Castell d'Empúries
589 m
Casa del Servei Forestal
599 m
Muralles medievals de Sant Martí d'Empúries
642 m
Hostal Empúries
372 m
Museu Monogràfic d’Empúries
80 m
Santa Margarida d'Empúries
892 m
Torres de defensa de les Corts
1.2 km
Les Muscleres
124 m
Jardí Víctor Català
675 m
Santa Magdalena d'Empúries
911 m
Búnquer del Pedrigolet
598 m
Casa Cuffel
651 m
Molí d'en Dou
1.1 km
House in plaça Petita, 5
592 m
Cala del Pedrigolet
598 m
Can Tell
1.1 km
Casa Pitchot
620 m
L'Escala lime kiln
827 m
Empúries amphitheatre
602 m
Platja del Moll Grec
155 m
Platja del Riuet
705 m
Platja del Rec del Molí
857 m
Platja del Portitxol
354 mReviews
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