Costa Brava Connections’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the view from the hill looking into Aigua Blava. It is simply a beautiful area with lots to see and do. If you are energetic and like to hike then you will be delighted with the coastal paths nearby. If on the other hand you like to sit with a book this is also the place for you.
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Castell de Begur
s/n Passeig del Doctor PericotThis is the view from the hill looking into Aigua Blava. It is simply a beautiful area with lots to see and do. If you are energetic and like to hike then you will be delighted with the coastal paths nearby. If on the other hand you like to sit with a book this is also the place for you.
Neighborhoods
Begur is a small village on the Costa Brava, many say it is the jewel in the crown of the area.
It is like the hub of a wheel with beaches to the north and south and medieval villages to the east and west.
The area is quite unique and the character of the area has been very well maintained by the local authority who do not permit high rise building or building not in keeping with the historical feel of the area.
Begur is surrounded by in pine forest and craggy bays a photographers ideal holiday location with lots of stunning photo opportunities.
If mass tourism is not your idea of a perfect holiday then maybe this is the place to consider.
Begur is a very popular area with families who come for the ambience of the village with no high rise apartment blocks, no mass tourism. Most people tend to be rent villas in the area and often come from year to year. There are lots of chic boutiques with many restaurants and bars who serve high quality meals and tapas.
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Begur
Begur is a very popular area with families who come for the ambience of the village with no high rise apartment blocks, no mass tourism. Most people tend to be rent villas in the area and often come from year to year. There are lots of chic boutiques with many restaurants and bars who serve high quality meals and tapas.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Réservez avant de partir
Book restaurants in advance
Restaurants tend to book quickly in summer so it is wise to book early if you want to go to your favourite place.
Voyage avec enfants
Choose a place with free cot and highchair
Some agencies charge quite extortionate amounts for these.
À ne pas manquer
Market Day in Begur is on Wednesday
It is a typical Catalan market with fresh fruit and veg, clothes, shoes, beach towels, bags etc, and very popular with people who come into the village.
In Palafrugell, not too far away, there is a fruit and vegetable, fish and meat market every day except Monday. The Big market with stalls selling clothing, shoes, etc., is on Sunday.