Begur: how to enjoy its paradisiacal beaches and coves

All the Begur beaches are one of the main attractions of this small municipality of Catalonia. Not in vain, it is in full Costa Brava, world famous for its sandbanks that overlook the sea between vertiginous mountains.

Begur is considered one of the most beautiful areas of the province of Girona and, to a large extent, this is due to the coves and beaches that dot its municipal area. Some are urban and have all the services, while others are wild and rarely visited. But they all have an extraordinary beauty. So that you know them, we are going to show you the beaches of Begur below.

Raco beach

It is one of the largest you can find in Begur, as it measures almost four hundred meters long by eighty meters wide. Specifically, you will find it bordering on the municipality of Pals. Likewise, it is communicated through the coastal path with those of Sa Riera e red island, which we will talk about later.

As you know, on the Costa Brava it is called walkways to those who crossed the mountains bordering the sea and who served the Servicio Marítimo Guardia Civil to monitor smuggling activities. We will return to them later. But now, regarding this beach in Begur, we will tell you that its sand is pomegranate and has formed dunes due to the north wind.

Likewise, has the most important services. Among them, showers, lifeguards, rental of sunbeds and umbrellas, parking for cars and even a beach bar with a terrace. Likewise, the Red Cross offers, in summer, a assisted bathroom service for people with reduced mobility. In short, Racó is one of the best beaches in Begur, but last but not least, be sure to appreciate the view it offers you of the Medes islands.

Sa Riera beach

It owes its name to the torrent or stream that divides it into two parts. In addition, it is framed by picturesque fishermen's houses. It has a length of approximately three hundred and fifty meters and a width of around seventy-five. In fact, it is the largest in the municipality. You can access it by car (it has parking) or on foot. Even in summer there is public transport.

It is oriented to the northwest and receives sun throughout the day. As for their services, they are also very complete, with lifeguards, showers and toilets, sunbed rental, beach bars and even a diving school and other leisure activities. It also has amphibious chairs so that people with reduced mobility can bathe helped by volunteers from Red Cross.

On the other hand, on either side you will find two other small beaches that are among the most beautiful coves in Begur. are those of Port des Pi y King, which contrast with the previous one due to its semi-wild character.

Coves of Fornells

In this case, we are not going to talk about just one sandy area, but several. They are small coves that are grouped under the common name of coves of Fornells because they are located around this nucleus where there is a Leisure port, sports port. And, by the way, we will tell you that you can also see in him the Bonaventura Savater's house, journalist and politician known as "Xiquet".

The coves are linked by the coastal path and have coarse sand with stones and clear waters that allow you to enjoy the seabed as common features. You also have several restaurants nearby. Cala d'en Malaret It barely measures seventeen meters long by fifteen wide. For his part, that of the port of Esclanyá it is a bit larger and only accessible on foot. The one of Ses Orats it has finer sands and the cove n'estasia she is so quiet.

Aiguablava, one of the most popular among the coves of Begur

This small beach measures almost eighty meters long by forty meters wide. It is not only one of the most popular coves in Begur, but in the entire Costa Brava. To a large extent, this is due to its white sands and, above all, its turquoise blue waters that will make you think that you are in the Caribbean.

Therefore, if you want to enjoy it, you will have to get up early to take a place and, even more, to park your vehicle in its small parking lot. It is better that you go on foot or by public transport, which works in summer. You can also postpone your visit until the end of September or the beginning of October, when it is calmer.

In any case, has the main services such as lifeguards, showers and toilets, rental of sunbeds and umbrellas or beach bar. Also, so that you can enjoy its seabed even more, it has a diving school. It is also adapted for people with reduced mobility, who, as in the previous cases, can bathe in summer using amphibious chairs with the help of Red Cross personnel. Finally, its orientation is northeast and offers you sun all day.

Fonda Beach

Much less known than the previous one, however, it is not far behind in terms of beauty. In fact, you will have to go down some fairly steep stairs to reach it, which makes it less crowded and therefore quieter. In any case, the tour is worth it because you will come across a cove as spectacular as wild.

It is approximately one hundred and sixty meters long by twenty-five meters wide and has no services. You will only find a car park before starting the pedestrian path. On the other hand, it owes its name to the fact that there is no footing a few meters from the shore. Therefore, it is not advisable for children, but it is for those who enjoy practicing the scuba diving. In addition, a high mountain protects it, so the sun disappears in the afternoon.

Illa Roja, another secluded beach in Begur

It is the only one of the Begur beaches where you can practice nudism. In turn, it owes its name to the reddish islet which is located next to its fine sands and its transparent waters. It has a length of about one hundred and eighty meters and a width of approximately sixty-five.

To access it you will have to follow the coastal path and also go down some stairs. It also has a beach bar with a terrace. But, above all, it forms a spectacular scenery which is among the most photographed of the precious Costa Brava.

Cove of Sa Tuna

In our tour of the beaches of Begur we now come to this small cove also framed by traditional fishermen's dwellings. It has a medium occupancy, but small dimensions. It is only eighty meters long by twenty-five meters wide.

However, it offers you the main services. It has a lifeguard, showers and toilets, rental of sunbeds and umbrellas or parking. It is also adapted for people with reduced mobility. However, it is a cove of stones, although its waters are very calm as it is protected by the Punta d'Es Plom.

On the other hand, if you are looking for more tranquility, you can go to the small cove that is on the right side. You just have to follow the coastal path. Is called S'Eixugador and offers you a totally wild environment of enormous beauty. In any case, Sa Tuna is highly recommended and, if you visit it, we recommend that you also take a walk among the aforementioned fishermen's houses now converted into summer houses.

Aiguafreda cove

We end our trip to the beaches of Begur at Aiguafreda, which is also among the most popular. However, in this case, more than a cove, it is a small port with hardly any sand and sheltered by the mass of the puig rodo, Cape Sa Sal and the already mentioned Punta d'Es Plom.

It is barely twenty meters long by fifteen wide and you can reach it on foot, although it has parking for cars. Despite its small size, it offers you the main services, from lifeguarding to hammock rental, including showers and toilets. You also have a beach bar with a terrace to have a drink.

But the most beautiful thing about this cove is that it has managed to preserve its ancient beauty and its pure and crystalline waters. Not in vain, its seabed is well appreciated, which also makes it an excellent place to practice scuba diving.

the round roads

We cannot end our tour of the beaches and coves of Begur without telling you about the coastal paths that connect them and that some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Catalonia. And we speak of roads in the plural because they are divided into three sections: the north, the south and the east.

The first is a little over a mile long with flights of stairs. Through it, you will reach the Illa Roja, Sa Riera and Racó beaches. For its part, the second is longer, with two and a half kilometers, and, in our opinion, it is the most beautiful. Communicate the coves of Fornells, Aiguablava and Playa Fonda. Lastly, the eastern path measures two kilometers and joins Sa Tuna with Aiguafreda.

In conclusion, we have shown you the best Begur beaches. They are among the most beautiful in the Costa Brava next to those of Lloret de Mar, Roses, Cadaqués o Blanes. Dare to meet them and enjoy their incomparable natural setting.