Begur, Spain

Begur is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Empordà in Catalonia, Spain, on the coastline of the Costa Brava.

Begur
Municipality
Town of Begur (with view of Bay of Estartit)
Flag Coat of arms
Coordinates: 41°57′N 3°13′E
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Catalonia
Province	Girona
Comarca	Baix Empordà
Government
• mayor	Joan Manel Loureiro Vall (2015)[1]
Area [2]
• Total	20.7 km2 (8.0 sq mi)
Elevation	200 m (700 ft)
Population  (2018)[3]
• Total	3,934
• Density	190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Postal code	17255
Website	begur.cat

Sa Tuna beach, near Begur

Begur has 3,986 inhabitants (according to the census of 2005). It is an important tourist attraction in the Baix 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 town 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 municipality includes the following localities:

• Aigua Blava
• Aiguafreda
• Begur
• Esclanyà
• Fornells
• el Racó
• Sa Riera
• sa Tuna

The annual festival to celebrate St. Tania takes places each November.