La Gandula
Our favouriteRelaxed beachfront spot with great tapas, fresh fish, and a generous terrace facing the bay.
Dinner and an excellent cocktail on the beach — the perfect way to start your holidays.
Welcome to Begur
Make yourself at home
A little guide to our favourite places on the Costa Brava — eat, swim, wander.
From beachfront paella to refined Catalan cuisine — these are the spots we send everyone to. Book ahead in summer.
In Sa Riera (closest)
Alkostat del Mar
Must tryClassic beachside Catalan kitchen — paella, grilled fish, and an ice-cold vermut to finish a swim. Right by the water.
In Begur village
Clara
Our favouriteModern Mediterranean cooking in a beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Begur. A real treat — book a table on the patio.
Turandot
Italian-leaning kitchen with handmade pasta and a warm welcome. Reliable and full of character.
La Pizzeta
Wood-fired pizzas done right, in a buzzy local spot. Perfect for a relaxed evening with the kids.
Other coves worth the drive
Restaurant Toc al Mar
Toes-in-the-sand dining with a daily catch and a legendary paella. Reserve a sunset table well in advance.
Restaurant Sa Rascassa
A tiny hideaway above a quiet cove. Fresh fish, garden vegetables, and one of the best terraces in the area. Book ahead.
Hostal Sa Tuna
Classic fishermen's village restaurant. Order the suquet de peix and watch the boats come in.
Begur has some of the most beautiful coves on the Mediterranean. Parking can be tricky in July and August — arrive early or walk the Camí de Ronda.
Aiguablava
Must tryThe postcard beach — turquoise water and pine-edged cliffs. Crystal clear, great for snorkelling.
Sa Tuna
Our favouriteA tiny former fishing cove with whitewashed houses and a couple of beach restaurants. Magical at golden hour.
[YOUR TIP — e.g. "best to come for sunset drinks"]
Sa Riera
The largest beach in Begur, with full services and rental kayaks. Good for families and longer beach days.
Aiguafreda
No sand, but the clearest water around — bring goggles and watch the fish among the rocks.
Fornells
A small, calm cove next to Aiguablava. Yachts moored in the bay and a wonderful seaside restaurant.
[YOUR SECRET SPOT]
[A hidden cove or beach the regulars love — share it with your guests.]
Whether you want to hike, sail, or wander medieval villages, there is plenty within 30 minutes of the house.
Right in Begur
Castell de Begur
Our favouriteA short uphill walk from the village. 360° views over the coast and the inland Empordà plain — go at sunset.
Camí de Ronda
Must tryThe historic coastal trail. Try the Sa Riera → Sa Tuna stretch (about 1h30) or push on to Aiguablava for a longer day.
Wednesday market
A small but lovely weekly market with fresh produce, olives, cheeses, and local crafts.
Day trips nearby
Pals & Peratallada
Must tryTwo of the best-preserved medieval villages in Catalonia. Cobbled streets, wine bars, and lovely restaurants — perfect for a long lunch.
Islas Medes (boat trip)
A protected marine reserve. Glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling, or diving among groupers and barracudas.
Empúries
Ancient Greek and Roman ruins on the beach. Combine with lunch in L'Escala (try the anchovies — a local specialty).
Cadaqués & Cap de Creus
A longer outing but worth it: Dalí's whitewashed seaside village and the wild rocky cape at the easternmost point of Spain.
[YOUR HIDDEN GEM]
[Something only locals know — a viewpoint, a vineyard, a swim at dawn. Share it.]
Everything you need to feel at home. If anything is unclear, just give us a call — we are happy to help.
Emergency (all services)
112
Police, fire & ambulance — works from any phone, in any language.
The house
Wi-Fi network
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Wi-Fi password
[PASSWORD]
Check-in
16:00
Check-out
11:00
Trash & recycling
Door-to-door — see below
Host (24/7)
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Useful services
Jodofi — Sa Riera
ClosestA small local supermarket near the beach for groceries, fresh bread, and morning essentials — the handiest shop for everyday needs.
Beach shop — Sa Riera
For everything you forgot to pack: towels, parasols, inflatables, sunscreen, swimwear, and toys for the kids.
Supermarket — Begur
Spar and Caprabo in Begur centre, open daily. There's also a smaller fruit shop just off Plaça de la Vila.
Pharmacy
Farmàcia in Begur centre, open Mon–Sat. A rotation pharmacy is on duty for nights and Sundays — see the cross sign for the nearest one.
Doctor / Hospital
Local clinic (CAP) in Begur for minor issues. Closest hospital: Hospital de Palamós (about 20 minutes away).
Petrol station
Nearest is on the GI-653 road between Begur and Palafrugell — about 5 minutes by car.
Recycling & trash
Begur uses a door-to-door collection system (recollida porta a porta). Put the right bin out the evening before — the service won't pick up incorrectly sorted waste.
Monday
Glass
Rest
Wednesday
Packaging
Organic
Friday
Paper
Organic
Sunday
Packaging
Organic
What goes where
Glass
Bottles, jars, perfume and cosmetics containers — no caps or lids.
Packaging
Cans, clean plastic containers, cartons (tetra brik), bags, polystyrene trays, aluminium foil, aerosols, glass jar lids.
Organic
Food scraps, fruit and vegetable remains, paper napkins, kitchen roll, tea bags, corks.
Paper
Clean paper and cardboard, newspapers, magazines, flattened boxes.
Rest
Nappies, sanitary towels, plasters, coffee capsules, cigarette ends, hygiene products, laminated paper, sweepings, ash, cat litter, animal waste.
Nappies, sanitary towels and pet waste can also go out on other collection days inside a separate black bag placed in the brown bin.
Bulky items & special waste
Old furniture, appliances, paint, batteries, electronics, clothes, oils and shoes go to the municipal Deixalleria (Camí de les Pedreres 6, Begur). Mon–Sat 8:30–13:00; Wed & Fri also 14:30–18:00. To request a pickup of furniture or garden waste, call the Environment Department.
A few house rules
Registered guests only.
- No parties, events or gatherings.
- Quiet hours from 22:00 to 08:00.
- No glass around the pool area.
- Plastic cups and glasses are available.
- No smoking inside the house.
- Please respect our neighbours.
- Pets only if previously approved.
- Leave the barbecue clean after use.
Before you leave
- Load any dirty dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on.
- Empty the fridge.
- Leave any uncollected rubbish under the stairs, where the bins are kept.
- Leave the towels in the laundry room.
Thank you!