Begur – A Historic Catalonian Town

One of the prettiest towns on the Costa Brava, the historic Begur is overlooked by its sixteenth century castle which was built to warn of pirate attacks. The narrow cobbled streets of the old town are lined with charming fishermen’s cottages, making this a desirable place to visit. Within the province of Girona, Begur has a population of 3,986, although this of course rises considerably during the busy summer months when large numbers of visitors arrive, in particular from the city of Barcelona. Tourists are attracted by the ancient charm of the old town and the superb nearby beaches, which are amongst the best in the region, they also visit to enjoy the fine climate experienced during the summer with the weather in Begur being mostly warm and sunny from May to October, though somewhat cooler during the winter months. Begur is located on the GI-653 and is situated between the better known resorts of Calella and Estartit. Map of Begur.