Begur’s Castle Hill and Northern Beaches

Why go

Choose this route for the change from Begur’s hilltop streets to the coast below. A compact town walk comes first, followed by time at the castle’s surviving enclosure and viewpoint. The descent to Sa Riera makes this an active walking day rather than a sequence of beachside drop-offs. Leave enough energy for the return or arrange your onward journey before starting. Sa Riera is the final essential stop; continue to Illa Roja only if conditions and your pace suit another stretch of coast. The visit is for observing the beaches and their setting, with no swimming or ease of access assumed.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 125–355 min

1. 01

   Main stop · 45–60 min

   Begur

   Begur combines a castle-backed historic centre with scattered coastal coves; allow for separate journeys between the inland village and the beach you choose.

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2. Walk · 17 min · Estimated

   02

   Main stop · 20–40 min

   Begur Castle

   Walk up above Begur to the castle remains for a compact viewpoint visit, with the old town below and a panorama reaching across the surrounding coast.

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3. Walk · 33 min · Estimated

   03

   Main stop · 30–90 min

   Sa Riera

   Visit one of Begur’s larger sandy beaches for a broad bay and fishing-village frontage, with a coastal-path option towards the smaller Illa Roja cove.

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4. Walk · 8 min · Estimated

   04

   Optional · 30–75 min

   Illa Roja

   Walk to a smaller Begur beach defined by a large reddish rock, a more enclosed alternative to the broader sands of nearby Sa Riera.

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