L'Escala aparthotel with equipped studios and apartments, a sun terrace and beaches a few minutes' walk from the old town.
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Aparthotel El Cargol is a 3-star aparthotel in the old town of L'Escala, 150 m from Platja de les Barques. Its studios and apartments offer an equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and spaces to relax, a practical combination for stays by the sea.
The units have air conditioning, a seating area and a TV; depending on the type, they may include a patio, terrace or balcony with city views. The one-bedroom apartments add a separate living room and sofa bed. The building has a lift, family rooms and spaces adapted for guests with reduced mobility. There is also a sun terrace and a shared lounge with seating.
Shops, bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a pharmacy are just a few metres away. Torre del Pedró is about a seven-minute walk away, while the beaches of Empúries are around a 15-minute walk along the seafront promenade. Private parking is nearby, requires reservation and may incur an additional charge.
The accommodation includes studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments, ranging from 26 to 37 m² and sleeping two or four people. All units have a kitchen or kitchenette, a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning. Facilities include a hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and utensils for preparing meals, as well as a dining area and flat-screen TV.
The studios offer different options: one is adapted for guests with reduced mobility, and another has a terrace. The one-bedroom apartments have a separate living room and sofa bed; they also have a balcony with city views. There is also an apartment identified by its balcony. Soundproofing is a feature of the units, while patios and terraces are available in several accommodations. Beds vary between two single beds and a combination of single beds and a sofa bed.
This 26 m² studio is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The kitchenette includes a hob, fridge and dishwasher; there is also a dining area, flat-screen TV and patio. Air conditioning and soundproofed walls complete the space.
At 26 m², this studio adds a terrace to its kitchenette and dining area. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. The hob, fridge and dishwasher let you prepare meals, and the accommodation also includes a flat-screen TV.
This 35 m² apartment is divided into a bedroom and a separate living room with a sofa bed. Its balcony offers city views; the equipped kitchen includes a hob, fridge and dishwasher. It also has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.
The studio offers 27 m² of space, with an equipped kitchen, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and air conditioning. Soundproofing helps keep out exterior noise. The hob, fridge, dishwasher and utensils let you cook, and the room includes a flat-screen TV.
At 37 m², this one-bedroom apartment has a separate living room and a sofa bed, as well as a balcony with city views. The kitchen is equipped with a hob, fridge and dishwasher. The private bathroom has a shower; the accommodation also has air conditioning and soundproofed walls.
This 37 m² apartment has a separate bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed. The balcony faces the city, and the kitchen includes a hob, fridge, dishwasher and utensils. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and soundproofed walls for added acoustic separation.
Aparthotel El Cargol offers free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is nearby: reservation is required and charges may apply. For families, there are family rooms, a lift and some wheelchair-accessible units. The bathrooms also have accessibility features such as a lower washbasin, raised toilet and grab rails.
The sun terrace, patio and outdoor furniture let you spend time outside; indoors, a shared lounge has a TV area. The units include air conditioning, heating and soundproofing. For preparing meals, they have an equipped kitchen with a hob, fridge, microwave, electric kettle and dishwasher. Bed linen and towels are provided, along with a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. The building is non-smoking and also has a designated smoking area.
Aparthotel El Cargol is on Carrer del Port, in the old town of L'Escala, among streets with shops, bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a pharmacy. The seafront is close by: Platja Port d'en Perris and Platja de les Barques are 180 m away, while Platja Cala Mar d'en Manassa is 290 m away. For a break between walks, Placeta de Pekin is 50 m away and Plaça de l'Avi Xaxu is 100 m away.
El Alfolí De La Sal, a museum in a historic building linked to the salt trade, is 100 m away; the church of Sant Pere is 110 m away, and Casa-museu Clos del Pastor is 170 m away. Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal is 660 m away. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 38 km away and Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is 70 km away. The train stations at Sant Miquel de Fluvià and Camallera are 13 km and 14 km away, respectively. Private parking is nearby and requires reservation; an additional charge may apply.
You can walk along the seafront, visit the small urban beaches and explore museums dedicated to local history and the anchovy tradition. Torre del Pedró is about a seven-minute walk away. For a longer outing, the beaches of Empúries are around a 15-minute walk along the seafront promenade; Montgrí, Illes Medes and Baix Ter Natural Park is 9 km away.
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Guests highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the apartments, as well as the attentive staff. They also particularly appreciate the proximity to the beaches and the services in the old town. The facilities and WiFi receive favourable comments, and overall feedback reflects a comfortable stay for enjoying L'Escala.
Rates at Aparthotel El Cargol vary by season, dates and type of accommodation. Check the current rate for your stay through the booking channels.
Aparthotel El Cargol is at Carrer del Port, 39, in L'Escala. Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 38 km away and Perpignan - Rivesaltes Airport is 70 km away. The train stations at Sant Miquel de Fluvià and Camallera are 13 km and 14 km away. Private parking is nearby, requires reservation and may incur an additional charge.
Aparthotel El Cargol is in the old town of L'Escala. Platja Port d'en Perris and Platja de les Barques are 180 m away, and Platja Cala Mar d'en Manassa is 290 m away. El Alfolí De La Sal and the church of Sant Pere are about 100 m away. You can also visit Casa-museu Clos del Pastor, 170 m away, and Museu de l'Anxova i de la Sal, 660 m away.
The studios and apartments at Aparthotel El Cargol have a kitchenette with a hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and utensils. They also have a dining area, and the one-bedroom apartments add a separate living room.
Yes, Aparthotel El Cargol has a studio adapted for guests with reduced mobility and some wheelchair-accessible units. The building has a lift, and the bathrooms include features such as a lowered washbasin, raised toilet and grab rails.
Aparthotel El Cargol has private parking nearby. You need to reserve it and charges may apply, so a free parking space at the property is not guaranteed.
Parties and hen or stag parties are not allowed at Aparthotel El Cargol. You must also observe the quiet hours: noise is not permitted between 00:00 and 09:00.