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Municipality in Catalonia, Spain
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Begur is a town on the coastline of the Costa Brava in Catalonia. The town is popular for its proximity to beaches, hidden coves, camping and food, as well as the Cuban festival Fira d'Indians in early September.
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Castell de Begur
is a good example of medieval remains. The castle was constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Mas d'en Pinc
A beautiful farmhouse in a traditional Spanish style which once belonged to the great flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya. Much of the building, which now belongs to the local council, has now been converted to offices for the environmental department, with one room remaining a small but informative exhibition to Carmen Amaya. The people who work there apparently don't see all that many tourists and are more than happy to give interested visitors a short tour of the place.
Illa Roja is a nudist beach that borders the Racó Beach to the north and sa Riera Beach to the south. It consists of two sandy coves at the foot of a red rock cliff in the shape of an inverted number 3, which causes the beach to be in the shade in the afternoon.
The cove is located a short distance from the town of Begur, it has a car park, which is paid for in the summer season. The long-distance path GR92 passes through this cove, which follows the entire coastline. At the bottom of the cove is the beach of Aiguablava. It has a bar, showers, hotel, toilets and a lifeguard. It is very shallow and has medium and fine sand. It is 87 meters long and 27 meters wide.
Port d'Esclanyà
Oriented to the east, it is 63 m long and between 11 and 15 m wide, formed by pebbles and blocks. The name Port d'Esclanyà comes from the small cement piers that, as a breakwater and a ramp, enter the sea.
It is 17 m long and has an average width of 10 m, made up of coarse sand, gravel and pebbles. It is surrounded by summer houses. There used to be a fountain, which has now disappeared. In 2022, the Begur City Council built the section of the coastal path that connects Port des Orats with the Malaret beach, avoiding passing through private properties and thus giving continuity to the route that goes from Cala d'Aiguablava to the port of Fornells.
Protected on both sides by vertical rock walls, part of its surface is occupied by a ramp used by fishermen in the area. Oriented to the east, it is 12 m long and 13.5 m wide, made up of coarse sand and pebbles.
nestled in the middle of the rocky stretch of coast corresponding to the Begur mountains. It is located in a semi-natural and residential environment and is bordered to the north and south by rocky outcrops and cliffs. It is 170 metres long and has an average width of around 18 metres. It is made up of coarse, dark sand. The slope into the sea is quite steep.[2] The beach is very busy in summer. The water quality is excellent.
natural beach , hidden between cliffs and pine forests, located southeast of the beach of Sa Tuna, from which it is accessed by the coastal path (cami de ronda), which reaches the Punta des Plom. Oriented to the north, it has a length of 70 m and an average width of 8.5 m, formed by fine sand and pebbles. In front of the beach, numerous small boats anchor, sheltered by the Punta des Plom.
is a semi-urban beach located in the town of Sa Tuna, a maritime district of the municipality, with old fishermen's houses. It is nestled in the Sa Tuna cove, in the middle of the rocky stretch of coast corresponding to the Begur mountains. Oriented to the northeast, it has a length of 91 m and an average width of 18 m, formed by coarse sand, gravel and pebbles. The slope of entry into the water is very steep. There are usually boats stranded on the sand. Access is via a winding road. The coastal path leads to the beach of S'Eixugador.
is a small cove and port located on the coast of Begur, in the Baix Empordà. Of small dimensions, the cove has a sharp shape and faces southeast; it is closed, to the north, by the cliffs of Cap de sa Sal; and to the south, by Punta des Plom. The name seems to come from the homonymous stream that flows into it, but it could also come from Cap de Begur, located a little further south; and which in medieval times was called Cap d'Aiguafreda.
It is a wide sandy beach, inserted in a cove formed by the homonymous stream that originates in the Begur massif, near the town. At both ends of the beach, there are small rocky coves: the Port des Pi cove, on the right; and the King's cove, on the left. In the background and on the left, we can see the Medes Islands. The parking lot —one part is paid and the other is free— and a small urbanization are located directly on the stream bed, behind the village of fishermen's houses that occupies the first row, and therefore, invisible from the beach.
platja de l'Illa Roja
Cala Moreta is 151 m long and has an average width of 31 m, while Cala de l'Illa Roja is 43 m long and has an average width of 25 m. The entire beach is made of fine, golden sand. The only buildings are residential houses on top of the cliff, which are not visible from the beach itself. Due to the seabed of illa Roja, it is a place of interest for scuba diving.It is characterized as a quiet cove, thanks in part to the absence of car access and the virgin appearance it presents. There are no bars, hotels or other services, except for a seasonal bar that is installed during the summer.
Atmospheric stone-walled restaurant in the historic centre, specialising in fresh fish, seafood and traditional Catalan recipes, with several well-priced set menus. [beguronline](https://www.beguronline.com/restaurants.htm)
Family-friendly pizzeria and Mediterranean restaurant with thin-crust pizzas, salads and pasta, popular with both locals and visitors.
Beachfront chiringuito-style restaurant renowned for grilled fish, rice dishes and sea views, ideal for a long leisurely lunch by the water.
Restaurant Sa Tuna
Seaside restaurant attached to a small hostal, specialising in fish, paellas and casseroles, with terraces right above the pebbly cove.
Some of the cheapest drinks in town, mostly frequented by friendly locals.
An open, social bar and garden with a range of drinks and traditional local food
Hostel.
Seaside restaurant attached to a small hostal
Hotel
By public transport
There is a €9 train from Barcelona to Girona, and from there buses run to Begur town center.
By boat
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