Begur, Spain

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Town of Begur (with view of Bay of Estartit)
Sa Tuna
Population (2005)	3,986
Area	20,7 km²
Population density (2005)	192.47 /km²
Comarca	Baix Emporda
Postal code	17255

Begur is a city in the province of Girona (Gerona), Spain. It is located in the Catalan comarca of Baix Empordà.

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 of its touristic character, the village has an 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 century.

The town of Begur also includes Esclanyà (with a Roman town centre), Aiguafreda, Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava and Fornells. Some of the most prestigious beaches of the Costa Brava can be found here: Sa Riere, Aiguafreda, sa Tuna, Platja Fonda, 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

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Picture showing castle on top of Begur

Location of Begur

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v • d • e Municipalities of Baix Empordà

Albons · Begur · Bellcaire d'Empordà · La Bisbal d'Empordà · Calonge · Castell-Platja d'Aro · Colomers · Corçà · Cruïlles, Monells i Sant Sadurní de l'Heura · Foixà · Fontanilles · Forallac · Garrigoles · Gualta · Jafre · Mont-ras · Palafrugell · Palamós · Palau-sator · Pals · Parlavà · La Pera · Regencós · Rupià · Sant Feliu de Guíxols · Santa Cristina d'Aro · Serra de Daró · Tallada d'Empordà · Torrent · Torroella de Montgrí · Ullastret · Ullà · Ultramort · Vall-llobrega · Verges · Vilopriu