Travel:
The nearest airports are Girona (40 minutes) and Barcelona (90 minutes).Both airports are serviced by various low cost airlines.
You can choose to drive through France and into Spain, the journey takes approx 12 hours from Calais (approx 800 miles). The journey can be made almost entirely on motorway, or you can choose a more scenic route if you prefer, but this will obviously take longer.To make the most of your stay in the Costa Brava, we strongly recommend the use of a car.
Out and about:
Begur has supermarkets, cafes, banks, boutiques, tourist information office and pharmacies. For an evening out there are numerous restaurants and chic nightclubs. There are a number of fiestas in Begur and surrounding towns throughout the season. These are a great day out and we would recommend checking with the local tourist office for dates. Outdoor activities are popular in this area of Spain and there is a wealth to choose from: golf, walking, cycling and horse riding, to any number of water sports. For a romantic day out, why not charter a cruiser, head out on the water and discover a peaceful cove for lunch. Alternatively, there are a number of excellent organised cruises to choose from.
Further afield you could take a long drive through the nearby Pyrenees and discover the principality of Andorra (approx 5 hrs). A hive of activity during the winter skiing season, this area is also a wonderful place to visit in the summer for the scenery and excellent duty free shopping.
Wining and dining:
The Costa Brava is well known for its gastronomic delights - wining and dining is a favorite pastime of locals and visitors alike.
Local specialties include paella, mussels and black rice.There are also many local wines to choose from.
The Spanish do not like to be hurried in any respect, especially at meal times.So long leisurely meals, soaking up the sun and the atmosphere, are the order of the day.
Other Activities:
other watersports
