BEGUR is situated on the Costa Brava, Spain at the Mediterranean Sea, approx. 80 Km south of the Spanish / French border and approx. 60 Km from Girona (Airport). The distance to Barcelona’s international airport is approx. 150 Km. Begur town is approx. 10 minutes by car or shuttle bus (in season) from beautiful beaches like Sa Tuna, Aiguablava, Aiguafreda and Sa Riera, giving the opportunity to enjoy all kinds of water sports. AVA SENLLE is located on the sea and has a beautiful views over Raco & Pals beaches.

The charming town of Begur is found high on a hilltop, presiding over the surrounding Catalonian countryside, offering her visitors fantastic views, interesting cobbled streets and narrow tree lined roads to explore. The central square is an ideal resting place to relax and enjoy the Catalonian way of life over a glass of the excellent local wine, made from grapes grown in the nearby hills. Begur & surroundings are highly culinaire and offer a wonderful selection of restaurants.

LEISURE AND RECREATION

The area produces high quality wine and the local vineyards are worth a visit and invite you to some fun wine tasting sessions. This coastal area around Begur possesses some of the best diving in Spain, with the only protected national marine park. Diving schools are located in nearby Fornells, Aguafreda and in Begur itself. Boats can also be hired locally on a daily basis. Other activities to enjoy are windsurfing, tennis and horse riding.

You can rent bicycles to go for a ride between the rice fields direction Toroella de Montgri. You also can go for a hike near the Pyrenees. Villages like Olot (Volcanos) or Setcases are beautiful to visit. There you can walk for days and days, without meeting anybody else. Only the birds, some rabbits and deers will cross your path. Amazing and breathtaking!

In addition to the Mediterranean coast, with its many distractions as sun, sea and beautiful beaches, the area is popular for golfers with a choice of 9 superb courses within easy reach. Other popular activities in the Begur area include walking, mountain-biking and horse riding, all of which are easily accessible all year round. In the winter, one is able to enjoy the luxury of winter sunshine on the coast, with the occasional excursion (2 hours away by car) to the Pyrenees for skiing.