Begur ( Catalan pronunciation: [bəˈɣu] ) is a village and municipality in the comarca of Baix Empordà and province of Girona in Catalonia , Spain. The village itself lies some 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from, and 200 metres (660 ft) above, the coastline of the Costa Brava , but the municipality includes several seaside resorts.
12-461: The municipality of 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 its tourist character, the village has 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
24-549: A Parador Hotel. The annual festival to celebrate St. Tania takes places each November. The village of Begur is a staging point on the GR 92 long distance footpath, which runs the length of the Mediterranean coast of Spain. Stage 7, to the north, takes an inland route via Pals , Palau-sator , Fontanilles and Gualta to the next staging point at Torroella de Montgrí , a distance of 21.3 kilometres (13.2 mi). Stage 8, to
36-413: A summer holiday town for residents of cities such as Barcelona and Girona . This medieval town was once fortified but is no longer. Many narrow streets emanate from Plaça Nova - a large square with bars, restaurants and boutiques. The local government (Ajuntament) sponsors activities such as concerts and dances including the traditional Sardana . St. Martí's church was built in the late 11th century and
48-545: Is La Bisbal d'Empordà , which is some 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the coast, but several of the comarca ' s coastal municipalities have significantly larger populations, most notably Palafrugell , Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Palamós . There are 37 municipalities within the comarca . 41°56′42″N 3°03′36″E / 41.94500°N 3.06000°E / 41.94500; 3.06000 Palafrugell Palafrugell ( Catalan: [pələfɾuˈʒeʎ] ; Spanish: [palaˈfɾuxel] )
60-554: Is La Bisbal d'Empordà . Baix Empordà is the southern portion of the historical region of Empordà . It includes the municipalities between the Montgrí Massif , just north of the river Ter , and the Aro valley , in the south. It measure some 43 kilometres (27 mi) from north to south, and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from east to west, with a total area of 700.5 square kilometres (270.5 sq mi). It borders Alt Empordà to
72-581: Is a municipality in the Mediterranean Costa Brava , located near Palamós in the comarca of Baix Empordà , in the province of Girona , Catalonia , Spain. It is the largest city of its comarca, with 22,365 inhabitants. Several coastal and interior towns ( Llafranc , Calella de Palafrugell , Tamariu and Llofriu ) are frequently grouped with this city. The area's summer climate and beaches are used mainly for tourism. In additional to international tourism , Palafrugell serves as
84-636: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Baix Empord%C3%A0 Baix Empordà ( Catalan: [ˈbaʒ əmpuɾˈða] ; Spanish: Bajo Ampurdán ; "Lower Empordà") is a comarca (county) in the Girona region, Catalonia , in Spain . It is one of the two comarques into which Empordà was divided in the comarcal division of 1936, the other one being Alt Empordà . It is popularly known as L'Empordanet ("the Little Empordà"). The capital
96-458: Is close to Plaça Nova. There is a new bus station belonging to Grup SARBUS whose local division is known as Sarfa . The station has a regular bus service, servicing the Costa Brava region (including Llafranc , Calella de Palafrugell , and Tamariu ) as well as Barcelona. Palafrugell was reputed for its cork manufacturing in the 18th and 19th centuries. The largest factory was owned by
108-459: The 16th and 17th centuries. The municipality of Begur also includes Esclanyà (with a Romanesque old part), Aiguafreda, Sa Riera, Sa Tuna, Aiguablava and Fornells. Some of the most prestigious beaches of the Costa Brava can be found here: Sa Riera, Aiguafreda, sa Tuna, Platja Fonda (although it has been almost completely destroyed by storms), Fornells and Aiguablava. The latter is also home to
120-566: The American company Armstrong and employed hundreds of locals. Its closing in the 1970s led to severe unemployment. The factory's tower still stands, and there is now a small museum commemorating the cork industry just below it. Palafrugell was served by the 750 mm ( 2 ft 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ) gauge Palamós–Girona–Banyoles railway , which reached a junction with the Barcelona–Cerbère railway at Flaçà by 1887 and
132-576: The north, Gironès and Selva to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the east. The Mediterranean coast of the Baix Empordia is part of the Costa Brava , and is a major tourist destination, including resorts such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols , s'Agaro , Platja d'Aro , Sant Antoni de Calonge , Palamós , La Fosca , Calella de Palafrugell , Llafranc , Tamariu , Fornells de Mar and l'Estartit . The capital of Baix Empordia
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#1732800961535144-413: The south, heads to Sa Tuna [ ca ] and Fornells de Mar before following the coast further south through Tamariu , Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell to the next staging point at Palamós , a distance of 23.0 kilometres (14.3 mi). Besides the village of Begur itself, the municipality includes the following populated places: This Province of Girona location article
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