Begur | |
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 Town of Begur (with view ofBay of Estartit) | |
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| Coordinates:41°57′N3°13′E / 41.950°N 3.217°E /41.950; 3.217 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Catalonia |
| Province | Girona |
| Comarca | Baix Empordà |
| Government | |
| • mayor | María Teresa Selva Huertas (2019)[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.7 km2 (8.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[3] | |
• Total | 4,291 |
| • Density | 207/km2 (537/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 17255 |
| Website | begur |
Begur (Catalan pronunciation:[bəˈɣu]) is a village andmunicipality in thecomarca of Baix Empordà andprovince of Girona inCatalonia, Spain. The village itself lies some 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from, and 200 metres (660 ft) above, the coastline of theCosta Brava, but the municipality includes several seaside resorts.[4]
The municipality of Begur has 3,986 inhabitants (according to the census of 2005). It is an important tourist attraction in theBaix Empordà. During the summer, the population can exceed 40,000 people.
Despite its tourist character, the village has important historical remnants that go back in early history. The castle of Begur is a good example of medieval remains. The castle was constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The municipality of Begur also includes Esclanyà (with a Romanesque old part), Aiguafreda, Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava and Fornells. Some of the most prestigious beaches of the Costa Brava can be found here: Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, sa Tuna, Platja Fonda (although it has been almost completely destroyed by storms), Fornells and Aiguablava. The latter is also home to a Parador Hotel.
The annual festival to celebrate St. Tania takes places each November.
The village of Begur is a staging point on theGR 92 long distance footpath, which runs the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Stage 7, to the north, takes an inland route viaPals,Palau-sator,Fontanilles andGualta to the next staging point atTorroella de Montgrí, a distance of 21.3 kilometres (13.2 mi). Stage 8, to the south, heads toSa Tuna [ca] andFornells de Mar before following the coast further south throughTamariu,Llafranc andCalella de Palafrugell to the next staging point atPalamós, a distance of 23.0 kilometres (14.3 mi).[5][6][7]
Besides the village of Begur itself, the municipality includes the following populated places:[8]
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