Costa Brava Catalunya: About the area ~ this is the unspoilt Costa Brava or Catalunya which is free from large Tour Operated holidays and where most of the properties are owned by Barcelonians. It is rarely overcrowded and has retained real Spanish charm without a souvenir shop in sight!
This is an area you will want to return to again and again.... Every day there will be a different place of interest to visit, be it a cultural pursuit or another sun drenched sandy cove with clear water to while away the day. All the coastal resorts here have waterfront restaurants, cafes and shops and it is a real pleasure to wander the little streets around the front and enjoy the spectacular scenery that this rugged coastline offers. Development here is mainly villas as the terrain does not allow for large apartment blocks and the coastline remains intact with some wonderful coastal path walks.
Begur and local beaches: The nearest beach at Sa Riera is just a 5-10 minute drive and here you will find the prettiest sandy bay with waterfront restaurants, shops and cafes. Also within 10-15 minutes are the excellent beaches and coastal villages of Aiguablava, Sa Riera, Calella de Palafrugell, llafranc and Tamariu.
Begur - This charming hillside town with its cobbled streets offers the visitor an outstanding choice of Catalan restaurants, tapas bars and shops. The main square has entertainment in the high season and there are many late night bars and a couple of discos. The overall atmosphere is very Spanish with local artists` paintings and crafts displayed in the square during the summer. Every Wednesday there is a market selling fruit/veg clothes and accessories. There are excellent supermarkets,specialist fishmonger, butchers` shops and freshly baked bread available in many shops.
Other places of interesta: There are many other places of interest including Salvador Dali's castle at Pubol and his amazing museum at FIigueres, where you cannot fail to be drawn in by his diverse art. At La Bisbal the streets are littered with ceramic shops and there is also an antique centre. Girona is a wonderful small city to visit, known as mini-Barcelona, with its own charming Ramblas and interesting shops and pavement restaurants. Barcelona, if you crave city life, is one hour by train from Flaca (20mins by car from Begur) and here you can leave your car and get right into the centre of Barcelona by train.
The border of France is approximately one hour away but you will find all you need and more in this beautiful and charming unspoilt region of SPAIN, Costa Brava, Catalunya.
Casa Alfora is 1.7km or 5 mins by car (20mins walk) from Begur with many local sandy beach resorts within 7-15 minutes drive. There is a local supermarket and restaurant within approximately 700m of the villa.
Ski:
You can be on the slopes at La Molina in approximately 3 hours drive time from Begur with Andorra a little further away. Very good skiing for all levels, uncrowded and less expensive than France or Switzerland.
Other Activities:
WATERPARK, MUSEUMS, ART GALLERIES, SHOPS, CAFES, BARS, RESTAURANTS, GOKARTING,
