Begur

About Begur

Begur is a coastal municipality in the Baix Empordà comarca of Catalonia, located along the heart of the Costa Brava. Crowned by the 16th-century Castell de Begur perched on a rocky hilltop, the town is renowned for its distinctive Indiano colonial neoclassical mansions constructed by 19th-century emigrants who returned from Cuba, alongside some of the Mediterranean’s most sheltered pine-fringed coastal coves.

Coastal Coves & Historic Quarters

• Old Town (Centre Històric): Cobblestone pedestrian alleys surrounding the Church of Sant Pere, historic defensive defense towers, and colonial Cuban mansions (Cases d’Indians).
• Sa Tuna & Aiguafreda: Protected eastern coves featuring preserved fishermen’s stone houses, waterfront seafood restaurants, and coastal hiking along the Camí de Ronda.
• Aiguablava & Fornells: Premier southern bay famous for crystal-clear turquoise waters, a marina, and the Parador de Aiguablava overlooking the cliffs.
• Sa Riera: The largest northern sandy cove, providing family beach facilities, water sports, and direct walking trails to Illa Roja nudist cove.

Transport & Regional Access

Begur is situated 45 minutes east of Girona and 1 hour 30 minutes northeast of Barcelona via the C-31 and AP-7 motorways. Regular Moventis/Sarfa motorcoach lines connect Begur to Palafrugell, Girona, and Barcelona Airport (BCN).

Essential Costa Brava Travel & Living Guides

• Blue Flag Beaches in Spain — Directory of certified Costa Brava beaches and coves.
• Girona Living & Travel Guide — High-speed rail connections and provincial services.
• Empordà DO Wine Guide — Visiting ancient vineyards in northeastern Catalonia.
• Cost of Living in Spain — Budget benchmarks for Costa Brava coastal towns.

Available cost-of-living values

Verified rent values are not available for this city.