Begur sits inland just a short drive from Sa Riera beach. This sandy beach is large and wide, so, despite its popularity, tends not to feel overcrowded. The village itself cascades down a hillside, watched over by a ruined medieval castle, and is full of Catalan charm. The whole family will be welcome at any of its many restaurants found on the main square, and the local park has a lot to offer the children.
The village has an array of shops and markets to explore, and lies within reach of numerous secluded coves like Sa Tuna and Aiguablava. It’s easy to reach towns like La Bisbal and Palafrugell from Begur -both are within a 20-minute drive- and you’re also well-placed for the regions larger cities (and airports), with Girona 45 minutes away and Barcelona around an hour from Begur. Among the other highlights of the area are the upmarket resort of Llafranc, a popular haunt of some well-known names, and, further south, the stunning botanical gardens of Cap Roig.