L'Escala has a long industrial tradition linked to anchovy preserve production. That was recorded by the writer and lawyer Francisco Zamora, who mentioned that in his "Diary of journeys in Catalonia" (1757-1812), when he commented. "In L'Escala there is fishing and anchovy trade, the men earn good wages and there is no poverty. There is a salting house, and it is the women who take care of the anchovies".
This document shows that L'Escala was already an established centre which preserved its salting tradition. Its reputation is now worldwide and has been built over the years by its use of completely natural ingredients and craftsmanship. A visit to one of the many anchovy factories in the town is a unique opportunity to experience how the anchovies of L'Escala are still made
Anchovy factories:
Salaons Solés S.A.soles@grn.es Salaons Solés info@callolserrats.com Callol i Serrats elxillu@terra.es Anxoves el Xillu info@anxovesdelescala.es Anxoves de l'Escala