Begur is one of the most luxurious beautiful villages in Costa Brava. A place where the native Catalans that turned into billionaires in America build their houses by late XIX and early XX centuries. The architecture of the village combines modernist style (the Catalan art nouveau, made famous by Gaudí) mixed with the fortress medieval buildings, castles and narrow streets. It has a unique charm.
Begur is a beautiful quiet village from mid-September to Easter that turns full of life in summer. But it is always pleasant and enjoyable.
Aiguablava, Aiguafreda, Sa Riera among others are considered some of the most beautiful beaches in the Costa Brava with all the services available.
If you want to go beyond that, we suggest you to rent a boat (or a boat with captain) and discover the hidden gems such Cala Marquesa, Cala Tramadiu or Cala Pedrosa (only reachable by boat). This is going to be an unforgettable experience.
Even though Begur is a very small village, it has great restaurants. From creative tapas, to Japanese meals or local super-fresh fish cooked in the oven, all are less than 5 minutes’ walk from the loft. The decoration and ambience are also very different, from the local tavernas to some of the most romantic decorations we ever enjoyed. Of course, paella under the sun is always a good choice; some restaurants offer beautiful views for the money.
If you don’t want to look like a tourist and discover the local food, you better order a local arròs de Pals (rice from Pals, the best in the country – probably you can see the fields from the terrace looking north). Usually it’s prepared in a casserole – cassola, in Catalan – and not a pan – paella, in Catalan; now you know the origin of the name – so the result is creamier and less dry.
Sangria was a popular drink from those times when local wines were bad and needed some “adjustments” to make it delightful. The reality of today is totally the opposite. Empordà wines reach frequently more than 80 points in the Parker guide list so the only people who drink sangria are… the tourists.
Most of the wineries are open to the public and worth a visit to discover this unique combination of bay – Empordà, mineral mountains – Pyrenees, salty sea – Mediterranean, and strong north wind – Tramuntana. Another good news are they offer a great value for money; Catalans usually don’t promote ourselves very well… but in this case, it is good for us all. Enjoy!
Begur is the center piece of an economically well-off area so cultural life is quite remarkable. Cultural centers and exhibitions, festivals (music, cinema and more) and events fill the calendar. From antiquarians to art collectors, you can have a great time in some well-assorted beautiful spaces. Some mix cultural experience with great food and night life. If you don’t want to stay in the surface of things, don’t hesitate to go into these events and become a true Begurenc (as we call the Begur natives).
- Dali Museum in Figueres
BEGUR SUNSET 