The municipality of Guingueta d’Áneu, located in the Pyrenees, is where a small village with a fortress is located. Escaló hasn’t changed at all since the 9th Century. It is located between the hills of the national parks of Aigues Tortes and Alto Pirineo. The gastronomy of this town is based on the ranching tradition, reason why you should not leave Escaló without trying their delicious meat.
Right in the middle of the Catalan Pyrenees, only a few kilometers away from the National Park of Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, the village of Escaló is located. The gastronomy of this little town is based in their ranching tradition, which means that the meat is the main pillar of everything there is to eat in Escaló. The lamb breed xisqueta is one of the most appreciated meats, and can be roasted or grilled. The cow ranching produces excellent pieces such as entrecôtes, sirloins and large steaks. The pork is used in the elaboration of all kinds of embutidos (sausage) during the winter. The hunting bring ingredients for the wild boar stews, rabbit and roe deer, which can be completed with mushrooms from the surroundings of the village during the months of spring and autumn. Regarding the fish, the trout is the most common one, usually fished in the rivers that surround the town. Finally, the cow and sheep milk produces delicious cheese that are perfect to finish any meal.
There are not tapas bars in Escaló, so we suggest you to eat a la carte or drive up to the village of Espot, 11 kilometers away. There you will be able to eat in a less formal way and try some excellent hamburgers in Burguerplatz. The bread, meat and potatoes have a great quality. They also have the option of ordering vegan hamburgers. Delicious!
The chances of finding somewhere to eat in Escaló are very reduced, as the restaurants of the village are usually inside of hotels. Castellarnau is one of them, located in a beautiful place, close to the river. They have a tasty menu that will not disappoint you. It is also possible to organize special events and celebrations in here.
