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Begur
Stay 2 nights in Begur: one full day for the castle, old town and a cove, one for the Sa Tuna–Sa Riera coastal walk. Skip it as a day trip from Barcelona.
Begur is a hilltop town on the Costa Brava with a small old centre, a ruined castle and a string of coves and beaches below it — Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguafreda, Aiguablava, Fornells. It is a base for swimming, coastal walking and eating fish, not a sightseeing city. Two nights covers it; three if you want a beach day without rushing. July and August are crowded and expensive, so May–June and September–early October are the better window.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many hotels and beach bars shut)
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Begur112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Begur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyBegur is a low-crime small town; the real risks are steep lanes, rocky coastal paths, sun exposure and swimming where there is no lifeguard.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergency services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRO Girona–Costa Brava (About a 45-min drive; flights are heavily seasonal, with few between November and March.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable but steep near the castle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerbar / supermarket€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Begur to Sa Riera or Sa Tuna€8–15 (≈ US$10–18) (check)
- Metro or bus rideBeach bus, one wayabout €1 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €240 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About a 45-min drive; flights are heavily seasonal, with few between November and March.) · BCN Barcelona–El Prat (About a 2-h drive; year-round flights and the usual arrival point.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best*
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Begur: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is walkable but steep near the castle. Beaches sit 2–4 km downhill, so you need a car, a taxi or the seasonal beach bus. A shuttle runs from the centre to Sa Riera, Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda from mid-June to mid-September, about €1 one way and 10 minutes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Girona
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Drive or bus via Palafrugell; the train runs Barcelona–Girona if you link by bus
Old quarter, cathedral and city walls; half a day is enough.
Figueres
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive on the C-31 and AP-7, or bus via Palafrugell
Dali Theatre-Museum; book a timed ticket in summer.
Cadaques
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Drive via Palafrugell and Roses, or a seasonal bus connection
Long, winding road; a full day or an overnight.
L'Estartit
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive via Palafrugell and Torroella de Montgri
Boat trips to the Medes Islands; book ahead in summer.
Tossa de Mar
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive down the coast via Sant Feliu de Guixols
Better as an overnight than a rushed return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Begur old town
Walkable to the castle, church square and restaurants; hilly lanes, so pick a place with parking if you drive.
Sa Riera
Beach village 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) below town; sandy beach, some restaurants, quieter at night.Beach village 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) below town; sandy beach, some restaurants, quieter at night.
Sa Tuna
Small pebbly cove with fishermen's houses and a couple of places to stay and eat; very quiet off-season.
Aiguablava / Fornells
Shallow sandy bay with a hotel and beach bar; the splurge end, 3 km (1.9 mi) south of town.Shallow sandy bay with a hotel and beach bar; the splurge end, 1.9 mi (3 km) south of town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €110–170 (≈ US$130–200) excl. bed
- High
- €200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 2 nights × €170 | €340 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €130 | €520 |
| Beach bus, return trip2 × €2 | €4 |
| Paid summer beach parking, per day1 × €10 | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €90 |
| Trip total≈ €249 per person per day, bed included | €994≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del dia at lunch | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Plate of tapas in the square | €4–9 (≈ US$5–11) |
| Grilled fish or rice dish, main | €18–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Beer: bar / supermarket | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beach bus, one way | about €1 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi Begur to Sa Riera or Sa Tuna | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach parking fills by mid-morning in July and August; some car parks charge in summer.
- The Sa Tuna–Sa Riera coastal path is rocky and exposed: shoes with grip, water, no flip-flops.
- Many restaurants and beach bars close or cut hours from November to March.
- Coves are pebbly or steep-entry in places; check before promising a sandy swim.
Emergency numbers
- All emergency services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A esta direccion, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergency services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Begur; the US has a consulate in Barcelona, and most countries keep embassies in Madrid (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Beach bus Begur to Sa Riera, Sa Tuna or Aiguafreda: about €1 (≈ US$2) one way, about 10 min, mid-June to mid-September
- Taxi Begur to Aiguablava: €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) (check)
- Train Barcelona to Girona: about €9 (≈ US$11), then bus to Begur
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- Donde esta la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- Dos cervezas, por favor — Two beers, please (dos ser-VEH-sas por fah-VOR)
Catalan is co-official here; place names on signs are in Catalan.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Begur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many hotels and beach bars shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRO and BCN: last transfer times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: old town and castle, Sa Riera, Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda, Aiguablava and Fornells.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (castle, church square, each cove) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for the beach bus and the Fira d'Indians dates so gates A–D can go green.