Costa BridgeSpain Relocation Preparation

Begur

The "St Tropez of Catalonia" — a hill village with a medieval castle, exclusive coves, and a very premium, very international second-home market.

Suited to: Affluent second-home owners · Retirees seeking luxury · Culture and food lovers · Remote workers · Nature lovers

Costa
Costa Brava
Province
Girona
Population
~4,000
Airport
Girona–Costa Brava (~50 km)
Train
No train. Bus to Palafrugell or Girona. Car essential.

Photo by Jordi Vich Navarro on Unsplash

About this place

Begur is not a beach town — it is a hill village with a medieval castle, narrow cobbled streets and a distinctly French atmosphere. The beaches are satellite coves reached by winding roads: Aiguablava, Sa Tuna, Fornells and Platja Fonda. Each is small, exquisite and, in summer, extremely busy.
For British relocation planners, Begur represents the premium end of the Costa Brava. Property prices are high, the market is dominated by second-home buyers from France, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands, and the village itself is quiet in winter. Year-round living is possible but not common — the permanent population is barely 4,000 and the infrastructure is designed for seasonal visitors.
The town has a notable Cuban connection — many 19th-century emigrants returned with wealth, building the distinctive "Indian" houses that dot the village. Today, Begur's identity is chic, understated and international. Boutique hotels, design restaurants and art galleries line the main street. Catalan is the default language; English is spoken in upmarket establishments.

Explore Begur

Healthcare

Health centres, hospitals, pharmacies, how to register, English-speaking doctors

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Admin & Documents

Town hall, NIE office, empadronamiento, police station, gestoría recommendations

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Housing

Rental market, buying, neighbourhoods, estate agents, typical prices

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Cost of Living

Monthly budget, rent, utilities, groceries, eating out, IBI

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British Community

Expat groups, social clubs, Facebook groups, where to meet other Brits

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Integrating Locally

Spanish classes, markets, fiestas, sports clubs, how locals socialise

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Daily Life

Supermarkets, transport, parking, broadband, banks, post office

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Things to Do

Beaches, restaurants, hiking, day trips, seasonal events

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Schools & Families

State schools, international schools, nurseries, extracurricular

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Last updated: 05/07/2026

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