Begur area
Costa Brava, Spain
A hilltop town near several of the coast's most photogenic coves.
Places in Begur area
- Begur hilltop cafes Cafes in the hilltop town, good for coffee with views toward the coves below.
- Begur village wine bars Small wine bars in the hilltop village serving Empordà region wines.
Practical notes for Costa Brava
- Best time to visit
- May to June and September offer warm Mediterranean weather and calmer coves without peak-August crowds.
- Getting around
- A car is the most practical way to reach the coast's scattered coves and villages; Girona serves as the main regional gateway.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Catalan and Spanish. English is common in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Restaurants along the coast increasingly pair boutique hotel stays with tasting menus built around oak-wood grilling and hyper-local seafood, part of a broader Catalan culinary movement anchored by the wider Girona region's international reputation.
Other neighborhoods in Costa Brava
- Platja d'Aiguablava — A cove-side area known for its clear water and coastal restaurants.
- Platja d'Aro — A more developed, family-friendly beach town with sandy beaches and sea views.
Read the full Costa Brava guide