It will be a difficult choice between the enchanting coastal and inland villages, but in a short time you can visit them all and enjoy the diversity that each brings. The journey from Plajta de pals down to Calella de Palafrugell will take you through the medieval hillside town of Begur providing the many delightful bays such as Sa Tuna and Aiguablava with a great choice of bars and restaurants. This unique cluster of coastal villages will entice Golfers, divers, culture vultures and more to this region known to many as Barcelona’s playground.
Background: Catalonia
In the high season there is traditional entertainment in Begur’s two squares and local artisans display their paintings, craftwork and delicacies. On Wednesday morning market stalls crowd the narrow streets. There are several specialist food shops, supermarkets and tempting clothes stores to visit. You will find an extensive choice of very good restaurants, tapas bars and late night cellar bars. All ages can enjoy this unique Catalan experience. Travelling along the magnificent rugged coast between Pals and Sant Feliu you will experience the diversity of this beautiful region. The charming coastal villages of Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, Tamariu, Sa Riera, Pals and Sa Tuna offer sandy coves and larger beaches to explore. 45 minutes west of Begur is the beautiful city of Girona with its huge cathedral towering over the narrow cobbled streets. For those of you who crave city life, Barcelona is approximately 1.5 hours drive or you can take the train into the city from near Flaca.