Begur is one of the prettiest medieval towns on the Costa Brava, yet it remains fantastically quiet and un-touristy. This small hilltop town is located a few miles inland from the coves of Aiguablava and Aiguafreda, and the tiny seaside village of Tamariu. The center of town is entirely pedestrianized and makes for a lovely, leisurely day out. Among the winding, cobbled streets, with their Moorish and colonial townhouses, visitors can find classy one-of-a-kind boutiques, exquisite bars and restaurants, and shady plazas.\u00a0<\/em>The climb up to the crumbling castle is a bit steep but the views over the sea and landscape are spectacular \u2013 worth every bit of the effort!<\/p>\n Greek and Roman Ruins of Empuries\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Even if ancient ruins don\u2019t often top your list of places to visit, the ruins of Empuries are too good to pass by. Just outside the seaside town of L\u2019Escala, the vast remains of what was once a thriving Greek (and later Roman) town mark one of the most important archaeological sites in Spain. The ruins are superbly preserved, with intact floor mosaics and the remains of the amphitheater, forum and various Roman villas to give a real sense of what life was like there in ancient times. Like a mini-Pompeii against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n Cap Roig Botanical Gardens\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Just below the hilltop castle in Palafrugell, these terraced gardens cascade magically down to the sparkling sea. The elegant steps are lined with tall cypresses, which fill the air with a delectable scent in the summer sun. The town itself boasts some of the region\u2019s most popular beaches and plenty of options for fine dining and hotels.<\/p>\n Cap de Creus National Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Just 15 miles south of the French border, this mountain-top national park is pure nature in its wildest, craggiest, most untamed form. Beyond unforgettably dramatic landscapes and the squawking of seagulls, there is little to be found here \u2013 just a bar and restaurant at the top of the summit that is perfect for taking in spectacular sunsets. A completely unique experience, in the land that inspired Dali\u2019s surreal artwork. While in the area, be sure to visit the white village of Cadaqu\u00e9s, considered by many to be the most beautiful village in Spain.<\/p>\n Salvador Dali\u2019s House<\/strong><\/p>\n Just outside Cadaqu\u00e9s, this whitewashed complex of fishermen\u2019s cottages with beautiful sea views was Dali\u2019s home for over 50 years and is now a museum. The house, its interior, and the surrounding grounds are unimaginably weird \u2013 just what you\u2019d expect from the painter. Some of the highlights include a seven-foot-tall stuffed bear with a hand-held photo flash in its paw at the entrance, a model of Michelangelo\u2019s David sporting a fencing mask, and a Morrocan-tent-style den.<\/p>\n Visiting Catalonia\u2019s Costa Brava<\/strong><\/p>\n These are just a few of the top sites of the Costa Brava, but there is so much more to be discovered. Don\u2019t miss out on all that this stunning coastline has to offer \u2013 contact us today to start planning your tour!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Stretching from north of Barcelona to the Spanish\u2013French border, the Costa Brava is arguably one of Spain\u2019s most beautiful coasts. Yet, even in the height of the summer tourist season, adventurous sun seekers can find unspoiled coves. This stunningly scenic region of Catalonia also offers spectacular coastal hiking paths, charming seaside villages, exceptional dining, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3905],"tags":[3906,95,4693,468,650],"class_list":["post-14863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-catalonia","tag-begur","tag-catalonia","tag-destination-management-company-in-spain","tag-dmc-for-spain","tag-incentives-in-spain"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hispanorama-tours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/begur-720891_640.jpg\")
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