Casa Mariposa - Local Guide
Beaches
Beaches
The coastline around Begur offers a wonderful mix of craggy cliffs with walking trails, small pine fringed coves and beaches. There are about 10 beaches within an easy drive (5-20 minute drive) from the house, which we’ve detailed below:
Sa Riera (2 km / 5 minute drive)
The closest beach to Casa Mariposa and Begur is Sa Riera (2.3 km away - about a 5 minute drive or 35 minute walk down the valley). The large, sandy (coarse sand) beach is framed by rocky cliffs to either side and has a handful of restaurants and cafes. The beach looks north towards the Illes Medes and if you’re feeling energetic you can explore the picturesque costal path which takes you around the headland and over to the neighbouring Platja de la Roja and Pals beach/Platja de Pals.
There is limited parking available (pay at the meter) on the roads leading down to the beach. During the peak summer months it does get busy, so you might have to hunt for a parking space or arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Outside of peak season parking is fine.
There is also good accessibility for people with reduced mobility as it has access ramps and wooden walkways to the sand. The beach also has showers and public loos.
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Sa Riera
Sa Riera (2 km / 5 minute drive)
The closest beach to Casa Mariposa and Begur is Sa Riera (2.3 km away - about a 5 minute drive or 35 minute walk down the valley). The large, sandy (coarse sand) beach is framed by rocky cliffs to either side and has a handful of restaurants and cafes. The beach looks north towards the Illes Medes and if you’re feeling energetic you can explore the picturesque costal path which takes you around the headland and over to the neighbouring Platja de la Roja and Pals beach/Platja de Pals.
There is limited parking available (pay at the meter) on the roads leading down to the beach. During the peak summer months it does get busy, so you might have to hunt for a parking space or arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Outside of peak season parking is fine.
There is also good accessibility for people with reduced mobility as it has access ramps and wooden walkways to the sand. The beach also has showers and public loos.
Pals Beach /Platja de Pals (5 km / 10 minute drive)
5 km (10 minute drive) to the north of Casa Mariposa is the large, sweeping bay of Pals beach. It is one of the longest beaches on the Costa Brava at 3.5 km long. There are two parts to the beach, Platja Gran and Platja del Grau. The most northerly part is Platja del Grau which has lovely fine, golden sand and shallow waters and is perfect for families with young children. Platja Gran is at the southern end of the beach and has coarser sand and the water tends to get deep quite quickly. Both parts of the beach are great, we tend to prefer Platja del Grau as the parking is easier in peak season and we have young children. Both parts of the beach have public loos and fresh water showers.
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Platja Pals
Pals Beach /Platja de Pals (5 km / 10 minute drive)
5 km (10 minute drive) to the north of Casa Mariposa is the large, sweeping bay of Pals beach. It is one of the longest beaches on the Costa Brava at 3.5 km long. There are two parts to the beach, Platja Gran and Platja del Grau. The most northerly part is Platja del Grau which has lovely fine, golden sand and shallow waters and is perfect for families with young children. Platja Gran is at the southern end of the beach and has coarser sand and the water tends to get deep quite quickly. Both parts of the beach are great, we tend to prefer Platja del Grau as the parking is easier in peak season and we have young children. Both parts of the beach have public loos and fresh water showers.
Platja de I’Illa Roja (2.4 km / 5 minute drive)
Set amongst rocks and pine trees Platja de I’Illa Roja is known for its clear waters and the prominent reddish rocky island that presides over it and gives the beach its name, “Red Island”. It tends to be a quieter beach with coarse golden sand and is popular with nudists (but anyone is welcome with or without clothes!). The only access to the beach is via a pretty coastal pathway. It is worth noting that beach is surround by high cliffs and as a result gets fewer hours of sunshine than the other beaches (by mid afternoon it is in the shade).
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Platja de l'Illa Roja
Platja de I’Illa Roja (2.4 km / 5 minute drive)
Set amongst rocks and pine trees Platja de I’Illa Roja is known for its clear waters and the prominent reddish rocky island that presides over it and gives the beach its name, “Red Island”. It tends to be a quieter beach with coarse golden sand and is popular with nudists (but anyone is welcome with or without clothes!). The only access to the beach is via a pretty coastal pathway. It is worth noting that beach is surround by high cliffs and as a result gets fewer hours of sunshine than the other beaches (by mid afternoon it is in the shade).
Sa Tuna (5 km / 10 minute drive)
A scenic drive east of the house is Sa Tuna; a tiny, former fishing village with white washed houses set around a small cove with a pebbly beach. There are also coastal paths to either side of the cove inviting you to explore the surrounding rocky coastline. There are a couple of restaurants and small car park. In the summer months parking can be tricky, so you have to time visit by either getting there early or in the late afternoon.
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Sa Tuna
Sa Tuna (5 km / 10 minute drive)
A scenic drive east of the house is Sa Tuna; a tiny, former fishing village with white washed houses set around a small cove with a pebbly beach. There are also coastal paths to either side of the cove inviting you to explore the surrounding rocky coastline. There are a couple of restaurants and small car park. In the summer months parking can be tricky, so you have to time visit by either getting there early or in the late afternoon.
Aiguablava (6km / 12 minute drive)
Just a 12 minute picturesque drive from the house is the small beach of Platja d'Aiguablava. It is a very popular beach due to its soft, fine sand and clear blue waters. There are also a couple of good restaurants. You can also continue to explore the coastal path from here towards the tiny, marina of Fornell.
There is also good accessibility for people with reduced mobility as it has access ramps and wooden walkways to the sand. The beach also has fresh water showers.
As with many of the smaller beaches and coves it does tend to get busy in peak season (July/August), so it is best to arrive early or late (mid afternoon onwards). There is a manned car park which you pay for after your beach visit. In the winter months the parking is free.
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Aigua Blava
Aiguablava (6km / 12 minute drive)
Just a 12 minute picturesque drive from the house is the small beach of Platja d'Aiguablava. It is a very popular beach due to its soft, fine sand and clear blue waters. There are also a couple of good restaurants. You can also continue to explore the coastal path from here towards the tiny, marina of Fornell.
There is also good accessibility for people with reduced mobility as it has access ramps and wooden walkways to the sand. The beach also has fresh water showers.
As with many of the smaller beaches and coves it does tend to get busy in peak season (July/August), so it is best to arrive early or late (mid afternoon onwards). There is a manned car park which you pay for after your beach visit. In the winter months the parking is free.
Tamariu (13km / 20 minute drive)
One of our favourite beaches to visit is Tamariu. Its a charming seaside village with a promenade fringed by restaurants and is a popular family beach. There is also a diving board in the summer months and a bit of snorkelling along the coves rocky edges. You can also explore the coastal path from here too. There are fresh water showers and wooden walkways to help those with reduced mobility.
There is parking in a wood at the back of the village which is very reasonably priced (pay at meter) or on street parking.
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Tamariu
Tamariu (13km / 20 minute drive)
One of our favourite beaches to visit is Tamariu. Its a charming seaside village with a promenade fringed by restaurants and is a popular family beach. There is also a diving board in the summer months and a bit of snorkelling along the coves rocky edges. You can also explore the coastal path from here too. There are fresh water showers and wooden walkways to help those with reduced mobility.
There is parking in a wood at the back of the village which is very reasonably priced (pay at meter) or on street parking.
Aiguafreda (5 km / 10 minute drive)
A tiny, stoney cove with good snorkelling and coastal walks. You can walk along the coastal path to the pretty former fishing village of Sa Tuna in about 15 minutes. The cove has a small car park.
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Aiguafreda
Aiguafreda (5 km / 10 minute drive)
A tiny, stoney cove with good snorkelling and coastal walks. You can walk along the coastal path to the pretty former fishing village of Sa Tuna in about 15 minutes. The cove has a small car park.
Llafranc (12 km / 20 minute drive)
A bit further south along the coast is the pretty seaside village of Llafranc. It is similar to Tamariu but bigger and also has a marina. It has plenty of restaurants lining the promenade which runs along the back of the beach and is a popular spot.
There is a multi-storey car park and on street parking (pay at meter).
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Llafranc
3 Plaça de la MarinadaLlafranc (12 km / 20 minute drive)
A bit further south along the coast is the pretty seaside village of Llafranc. It is similar to Tamariu but bigger and also has a marina. It has plenty of restaurants lining the promenade which runs along the back of the beach and is a popular spot.
There is a multi-storey car park and on street parking (pay at meter).
Calella de Palafrugell (12 km / 20 minute drive)
An old fishing village set along a collection of small, sandy coves, with numerous restaurants. Parking can be tricky during peak season so we tend to explore this area during the autumn, winter and spring months.
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Calella de Palafrugell
Calella de Palafrugell (12 km / 20 minute drive)
An old fishing village set along a collection of small, sandy coves, with numerous restaurants. Parking can be tricky during peak season so we tend to explore this area during the autumn, winter and spring months.
Platja de Castell (17 km / 20 minute drive)
A natural beauty set amongst the Castell Cap Roig Nature Reserve. A soft, sandy beach with a small pop up restaurant during the summer months and toilets. There are also excellent walking trails to explore in the surrounding pine woodland and secret coves you can walk to. The parking is easy (pay when you exit the car park) and is about a 10 minute walk to the beach.
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Playa El Castell
Platja de Castell (17 km / 20 minute drive)
A natural beauty set amongst the Castell Cap Roig Nature Reserve. A soft, sandy beach with a small pop up restaurant during the summer months and toilets. There are also excellent walking trails to explore in the surrounding pine woodland and secret coves you can walk to. The parking is easy (pay when you exit the car park) and is about a 10 minute walk to the beach.
Platja de la Fosca (19 km / 25 minute drive)
Another typical Costa Brava sandy beach with clear water, just north of Palamós.
Platja cala fosca
17 Passeig de la FoscaPlatja de la Fosca (19 km / 25 minute drive)
Another typical Costa Brava sandy beach with clear water, just north of Palamós.
Sightseeing
Begur (1.6 km / 4 minute drive or 20 minute walk)
Begur is our local town and is located in the heart of the Empordà district. The charming hillside town has a rich history and is fun to explore. Stroll around the historic centre and see some of the colonial style buildings built by Berga residents on their return from Cuba and take a walk (you can also drive) up to its medieval hilltop castle which overlooks the town. From the top you will get fantastic views across to the Bay of Roses and surround areas (and on a clear day you can see the foothills of the Pyrenees).
Begur’s market day is on a Wednesday morning in the main square next to the church, and is worth a visit. There are numerous parking areas dotted around the edges of the town, as well as a small multi-storey central car park or on street parking.
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Begur
Begur (1.6 km / 4 minute drive or 20 minute walk)
Begur is our local town and is located in the heart of the Empordà district. The charming hillside town has a rich history and is fun to explore. Stroll around the historic centre and see some of the colonial style buildings built by Berga residents on their return from Cuba and take a walk (you can also drive) up to its medieval hilltop castle which overlooks the town. From the top you will get fantastic views across to the Bay of Roses and surround areas (and on a clear day you can see the foothills of the Pyrenees).
Begur’s market day is on a Wednesday morning in the main square next to the church, and is worth a visit. There are numerous parking areas dotted around the edges of the town, as well as a small multi-storey central car park or on street parking.
Palafrugell (9 km / 15 minute drive)
Palafrugell is the nearest ‘large’ town and where you will find all of the closest supermarkets (Esclat, Lidl, Aldi, Carrefour Market, Mercadona etc) and a variety of shops. The town has a pleasant central square (Placa Nova) with numerous outdoor cafes. There is a very good daily food market on the street leading up to the main square, as well as the weekly bigger market on a Sunday (which sells clothes and other items as well as food).
There are numerous parking areas in and around the town and some on street parking. We tend to park in either the central underground car park (called Parking Can Mario Telepark in google maps) or in Place Camp d’en Prats car park (next to a children’s playground). Parking in Palafrugell is free on Mondays.
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Palafrugell
Palafrugell (9 km / 15 minute drive)
Palafrugell is the nearest ‘large’ town and where you will find all of the closest supermarkets (Esclat, Lidl, Aldi, Carrefour Market, Mercadona etc) and a variety of shops. The town has a pleasant central square (Placa Nova) with numerous outdoor cafes. There is a very good daily food market on the street leading up to the main square, as well as the weekly bigger market on a Sunday (which sells clothes and other items as well as food).
There are numerous parking areas in and around the town and some on street parking. We tend to park in either the central underground car park (called Parking Can Mario Telepark in google maps) or in Place Camp d’en Prats car park (next to a children’s playground). Parking in Palafrugell is free on Mondays.
Pals (Old Town) (7.5 km / 10 minute drive)
Pals old town is one of the region’s most beautiful historic villages. You can wander around the narrow medieval streets and stone buildings, and numerous small craft and gift shops. You can also climb up to the high point of the town, close to Torre dels Hores (Tower of Hours) and enjoy the views across the fields of the Empordà and surround areas. There are plenty of shops, cafes and resultants to visit too. One of the best and well known restaurants in Pals is Restaurant El Pedró - serving lots of traditional Spanish food.
There are a couple of car parks around the edges of the town that are usually easy to park in.
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Pals
Pals (Old Town) (7.5 km / 10 minute drive)
Pals old town is one of the region’s most beautiful historic villages. You can wander around the narrow medieval streets and stone buildings, and numerous small craft and gift shops. You can also climb up to the high point of the town, close to Torre dels Hores (Tower of Hours) and enjoy the views across the fields of the Empordà and surround areas. There are plenty of shops, cafes and resultants to visit too. One of the best and well known restaurants in Pals is Restaurant El Pedró - serving lots of traditional Spanish food.
There are a couple of car parks around the edges of the town that are usually easy to park in.
Pals Beach Resort (4 km / 10 minute drive)
A typical tourist beachside resort with lots of restaurants (these tend to be summer season only), beach shops and numerous campsites. There are a couple of good child friendly restaurants (Niff Niff and Braai) which both have small children’s play areas.
Pals is very much set up for family holidays and as a result has a some fun activities you can do with children. The Parc d’Adventure is a popular place with treetop trails, high wires and zip lines. There is also a pony riding centre nearby too.
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Platja Pals
Pals Beach Resort (4 km / 10 minute drive)
A typical tourist beachside resort with lots of restaurants (these tend to be summer season only), beach shops and numerous campsites. There are a couple of good child friendly restaurants (Niff Niff and Braai) which both have small children’s play areas.
Pals is very much set up for family holidays and as a result has a some fun activities you can do with children. The Parc d’Adventure is a popular place with treetop trails, high wires and zip lines. There is also a pony riding centre nearby too.
Peratallada (16 km / 20 minute drive)
Peratallada is well worth a visit for a couple of hours or so. It is a beautiful, small medieval stone village which has retained much of its charm and has been declared a place of historical interest. Take a walk through its winding cobbled streets during a morning or afternoon. There are numerous small shops to check out too and some lovely restaurants (and a very good ice cream shop - Gelat Artesa de Peratallada). There are a couple of good sized car parks around the outside of the village. We tend to park in either Aparcement Peratallada (next to the church) or Estacionamiento Municipal (both on google maps).
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Peratallada
Peratallada (16 km / 20 minute drive)
Peratallada is well worth a visit for a couple of hours or so. It is a beautiful, small medieval stone village which has retained much of its charm and has been declared a place of historical interest. Take a walk through its winding cobbled streets during a morning or afternoon. There are numerous small shops to check out too and some lovely restaurants (and a very good ice cream shop - Gelat Artesa de Peratallada). There are a couple of good sized car parks around the outside of the village. We tend to park in either Aparcement Peratallada (next to the church) or Estacionamiento Municipal (both on google maps).
Palau Sator (14 km / 15 minute drive)
Palau Sator is another tiny, medieval walled village with a couple of very good restaurants (Mas Pou and Can Salo). Whilst here it is worth taking a short stroll around the village and climbing up to the top of the clock tower (Tower of Hours) for super views of the surrounding countryside.
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Palau-sator
Palau Sator (14 km / 15 minute drive)
Palau Sator is another tiny, medieval walled village with a couple of very good restaurants (Mas Pou and Can Salo). Whilst here it is worth taking a short stroll around the village and climbing up to the top of the clock tower (Tower of Hours) for super views of the surrounding countryside.
Ullastret village and ancient ruins of Ullastret (20 km / 20 minute drive)
A tiny, medieval village with a handful of small restaurants and close to the ancient ruins of Ullastret (an Iberian town from Iron Age times and the largest discovered in Catalunya) which you can also visit.
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Ullastret
Ullastret village and ancient ruins of Ullastret (20 km / 20 minute drive)
A tiny, medieval village with a handful of small restaurants and close to the ancient ruins of Ullastret (an Iberian town from Iron Age times and the largest discovered in Catalunya) which you can also visit.
La Bisbal d’Empordà (18 km / 20 minute drive)
La Bisbal d’Empordà is one of the leading pottery centres in Catalunya and a great place to visit if you are keen on your ceramics, pottery or antique. You can find lots of treasures here in one of the many shops along Carrer de L’Aigueta. The best car park to access this area of the town is Aparcamant del Passeig (on google maps).
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La Bisbal de l'Empordà
17 Carrer del RavalLa Bisbal d’Empordà (18 km / 20 minute drive)
La Bisbal d’Empordà is one of the leading pottery centres in Catalunya and a great place to visit if you are keen on your ceramics, pottery or antique. You can find lots of treasures here in one of the many shops along Carrer de L’Aigueta. The best car park to access this area of the town is Aparcamant del Passeig (on google maps).
Ruins of Empúries / Ruïnes d’Empúries (31 km / 35 minutes drive)
A 35 minute drive north of the house on a stretch of coastline lie the Ruins of Empúries, the most important Greco-Roman site in Catalunya. You can explore the ruins and see stunning mosaics.
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Ruïnes d'Empúries
s/n C/ Puig i CadafalchRuins of Empúries / Ruïnes d’Empúries (31 km / 35 minutes drive)
A 35 minute drive north of the house on a stretch of coastline lie the Ruins of Empúries, the most important Greco-Roman site in Catalunya. You can explore the ruins and see stunning mosaics.
Cap Roig Gardens / Jardins de Cap Roig (14 km / 20 minute drive)
The Cap Roig gardens are a truly unique spot on the Mediterranean coastline. The gardens spanning 20 hectares and home to around 800 botanical species, are perched on a cliff top with impressive views out to sea and across to Calella de Palafrugell. The gardens are open throughout the year and there is a dedicated car park for visitors.
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Sculpturepark Jardíns de Cap Roig
s/n Carrer Camí del RusCap Roig Gardens / Jardins de Cap Roig (14 km / 20 minute drive)
The Cap Roig gardens are a truly unique spot on the Mediterranean coastline. The gardens spanning 20 hectares and home to around 800 botanical species, are perched on a cliff top with impressive views out to sea and across to Calella de Palafrugell. The gardens are open throughout the year and there is a dedicated car park for visitors.
Girona (50 km / 55 minute drive).
The so-called “City of the Four Rivers”, is set at the confluence of four rivers in the valley of the Ter. One of the rivers, the Onyar, divides the historic centre from the modern city. The old centre is rich with history, from the time it was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. and whom built its original wall, to its historic centre dominated by medieval buildings. The provincial capital features a beautiful walled medieval quarter, Barri Vell, perched on a hill above the city - with narrow cobbled alleyways, balconied houses and shady little plaças. Clinging to the banks of the river, as it meanders through the centre of town, is a long row of picturesque pastel-hued houses, the Cases de l’Onyar.
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Girona
Girona (50 km / 55 minute drive).
The so-called “City of the Four Rivers”, is set at the confluence of four rivers in the valley of the Ter. One of the rivers, the Onyar, divides the historic centre from the modern city. The old centre is rich with history, from the time it was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. and whom built its original wall, to its historic centre dominated by medieval buildings. The provincial capital features a beautiful walled medieval quarter, Barri Vell, perched on a hill above the city - with narrow cobbled alleyways, balconied houses and shady little plaças. Clinging to the banks of the river, as it meanders through the centre of town, is a long row of picturesque pastel-hued houses, the Cases de l’Onyar.
Besalú (67 km / 1 hours drive)
Besalú a is a small tranquil town that was once an important local capital during the middle ages. Its star attraction is without doubt the Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia. The picturesque town centre is a huddle of restored medieval stone buildings with numerous cafes, shops and restaurants. You probably only need a couple of hours here to “see it” and you could combine it with a visit to the Garroxta ancient volcanic landscape town of Olot, or the Lake at Banyoles, or the nearby village of Castellfollit de la Roca perched high on a cliff edge.
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Besalú
Besalú (67 km / 1 hours drive)
Besalú a is a small tranquil town that was once an important local capital during the middle ages. Its star attraction is without doubt the Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia. The picturesque town centre is a huddle of restored medieval stone buildings with numerous cafes, shops and restaurants. You probably only need a couple of hours here to “see it” and you could combine it with a visit to the Garroxta ancient volcanic landscape town of Olot, or the Lake at Banyoles, or the nearby village of Castellfollit de la Roca perched high on a cliff edge.
Figueres (52 km / 45 minute drive)
Figueres is the former home to famous artist, Salvador Dalí. The Dalí Theatre-Museum is well worth a visit if you are keen on your art.
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Figueres
Figueres (52 km / 45 minute drive)
Figueres is the former home to famous artist, Salvador Dalí. The Dalí Theatre-Museum is well worth a visit if you are keen on your art.
Cadaqués (73 km / 1 hour 15 minute drive)
Situated on the Cap de Creus peninsula, Cadaqués is one of the most symbolic places on the Costa Brava. Its rocky coast, fringed by beautiful beaches and quiet coves, forms one of its main attractions, together with the Cap de Creus Natural Park. The town has been a source of inspiration for internationally famous painters and artists for decades, today the centre enjoys an intense cultural life, as witnessed by its many museums and art galleries, among which the Salvador Dalí House-Museum.
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Cadaqués
Cadaqués (73 km / 1 hour 15 minute drive)
Situated on the Cap de Creus peninsula, Cadaqués is one of the most symbolic places on the Costa Brava. Its rocky coast, fringed by beautiful beaches and quiet coves, forms one of its main attractions, together with the Cap de Creus Natural Park. The town has been a source of inspiration for internationally famous painters and artists for decades, today the centre enjoys an intense cultural life, as witnessed by its many museums and art galleries, among which the Salvador Dalí House-Museum.
Activities and Sports
Club Padel Indians is a friendly, low key, welcoming pool and Padel tennis sports club in Begur. They have a large outdoor pool, 4 Padel courts and a pleasant poolside restaurant and bar. There is no need to be a member you can just pay on arrival for the use of the pool, Padel or restaurant.
Whilst we don’t currently have a swimming pool at Casa Mariposa we regularly make use of the lovely, large pool at Club Padel Indians. It is only a 6 minute (2.7km) drive from the house and parking is easy.
For more information (opening hours, prices, location - see their website).
Club Pàdel Indians
Club Padel Indians is a friendly, low key, welcoming pool and Padel tennis sports club in Begur. They have a large outdoor pool, 4 Padel courts and a pleasant poolside restaurant and bar. There is no need to be a member you can just pay on arrival for the use of the pool, Padel or restaurant.
Whilst we don’t currently have a swimming pool at Casa Mariposa we regularly make use of the lovely, large pool at Club Padel Indians. It is only a 6 minute (2.7km) drive from the house and parking is easy.
For more information (opening hours, prices, location - see their website).
If you or your children enjoy skateboarding or scootering the Begur Pump Track is a fun place to visit. Set on a hill top with views towards the sea , the small park has a pump track, small half pipe and picnic benches for the spectators to sit and watch. The pump track is a 5 minute (2.5km) drive from the house.
Pumptrack Park Begur
If you or your children enjoy skateboarding or scootering the Begur Pump Track is a fun place to visit. Set on a hill top with views towards the sea , the small park has a pump track, small half pipe and picnic benches for the spectators to sit and watch. The pump track is a 5 minute (2.5km) drive from the house.
For a fun family day out Aquadiver Parc (25 minute drive/26km from the house) in Playa d’Aro is well worth a visit. The water park set within pine woodland and well kept gardens. There are a good variety of slides, chutes and tubes from the gentle to the adrenaline inducing!
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Aquadiver
s/n Ctra. Circumval·lacioFor a fun family day out Aquadiver Parc (25 minute drive/26km from the house) in Playa d’Aro is well worth a visit. The water park set within pine woodland and well kept gardens. There are a good variety of slides, chutes and tubes from the gentle to the adrenaline inducing!
For a good wet weather activity with children a visit to the Butterfly Park Empuriabrava is worth considering. The park is small (you’ll only need 1.5 hours or so to look around) but the tropical gardens are home to many species of butterflies, toucans, turtles, wallabies and parrots. The park is about a 50 minute drive north from the house.
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Pillangópark Empuriabrava
s/n Carrer Santa ClaraFor a good wet weather activity with children a visit to the Butterfly Park Empuriabrava is worth considering. The park is small (you’ll only need 1.5 hours or so to look around) but the tropical gardens are home to many species of butterflies, toucans, turtles, wallabies and parrots. The park is about a 50 minute drive north from the house.
If you enjoy hiking and great views a trip up to Castell de Montgri might be for you. The old hill fort overlooks the town of Torroella de Montgri (22 minutes drive/16km from the house) and is a distinctive landmark when you look north from Begur. The castle is only accessible by foot on a walking trail from a car park in Torroella de Montgri (you can find the car park on google maps at the base of the hill). The walk up to the castle takes approximately 1 hour on rocky, unmade and at times steep paths but the view from the top is worth the effort. You can also enter the castle ruins and climb to the top to see the views north towards the Bay of Roses and south to Begur. The descent takes about an hour, with the whole trip taking 2.5/3 hours.
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Montgrí-kastély
If you enjoy hiking and great views a trip up to Castell de Montgri might be for you. The old hill fort overlooks the town of Torroella de Montgri (22 minutes drive/16km from the house) and is a distinctive landmark when you look north from Begur. The castle is only accessible by foot on a walking trail from a car park in Torroella de Montgri (you can find the car park on google maps at the base of the hill). The walk up to the castle takes approximately 1 hour on rocky, unmade and at times steep paths but the view from the top is worth the effort. You can also enter the castle ruins and climb to the top to see the views north towards the Bay of Roses and south to Begur. The descent takes about an hour, with the whole trip taking 2.5/3 hours.
Costa Brava Parc d’Adventure is a 10 minute drive from the house is the pine woodland surrounding Pals beach resort. The park offers a range of adventures activities including tree top trails, zip lines, balance games, suspension bridges, Tibetan bridges, nets, jumps into the void, climbing walls, stairs, swings, climbing walls and paintball. Its sister park is located in Playa d’Aro.
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Costa Brava Parc Aventura
s/n Cami del BernegarCosta Brava Parc d’Adventure is a 10 minute drive from the house is the pine woodland surrounding Pals beach resort. The park offers a range of adventures activities including tree top trails, zip lines, balance games, suspension bridges, Tibetan bridges, nets, jumps into the void, climbing walls, stairs, swings, climbing walls and paintball. Its sister park is located in Playa d’Aro.
Food scene
Can Pol is a delightful little restaurant in the heart of Begur. The restaurant sits in one of Begur’s old stone buildings and has an attractive, small courtyard garden where you can eat (the can also cover this during the cooler months of the year). The food is reasonably priced and offers choices such as pasta, pizza and grilled meats. It is good for children too and is open most of the year (not just during high season).
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Can Pol
6 Carrer Pi i RallóCan Pol is a delightful little restaurant in the heart of Begur. The restaurant sits in one of Begur’s old stone buildings and has an attractive, small courtyard garden where you can eat (the can also cover this during the cooler months of the year). The food is reasonably priced and offers choices such as pasta, pizza and grilled meats. It is good for children too and is open most of the year (not just during high season).
Another popular family friendly restaurant in Begur is La Pizzeta. It is set within an old stone building and has a large garden dining area which is lovely in the summer months (and they can also provide heaters during the cooler spring and autumn evenings). They offer the regular food choices of salads, pizzas, pasta, grilled meats etc.
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La Pizzeta
4 Carrer Ventura SabaterAnother popular family friendly restaurant in Begur is La Pizzeta. It is set within an old stone building and has a large garden dining area which is lovely in the summer months (and they can also provide heaters during the cooler spring and autumn evenings). They offer the regular food choices of salads, pizzas, pasta, grilled meats etc.
Carbó Begur is set within an impressive, Cuban colonial style building overlooking the market square. The restaurant specialises in meat and rice dishes.
Carbó Begur
Carbó Begur is set within an impressive, Cuban colonial style building overlooking the market square. The restaurant specialises in meat and rice dishes.
If you’re looking for something quick and convenient, with a pleasant setting and good views towards Begur castle, El Bistró de Begur is good choice. They offer burgers, pasta dishes and grilled meat and vegetables. The restaurant is on the top square in Begur, so if you have children with you they can run around and play once they’ve eaten!
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El Bistró de Begur
2 Plaça ForgasIf you’re looking for something quick and convenient, with a pleasant setting and good views towards Begur castle, El Bistró de Begur is good choice. They offer burgers, pasta dishes and grilled meat and vegetables. The restaurant is on the top square in Begur, so if you have children with you they can run around and play once they’ve eaten!
L'autèntic is a little restaurant set in the back streets of Begur which specialises in burgers, crepes, salads and bagels. They also offer vegan and gluten free options too.
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L'autèntic
1 Carrer de CampuigL'autèntic is a little restaurant set in the back streets of Begur which specialises in burgers, crepes, salads and bagels. They also offer vegan and gluten free options too.
La Flama de Begur restaurant is located in the nearby picturesque Hotel El Convent (a 4 min drive/15 minute hilly walk from the house). It is a peaceful spot and is open from lunchtime through to late evening and offers Mediterranean cuisine.
La Flama de Begur restaurant
La Flama de Begur restaurant is located in the nearby picturesque Hotel El Convent (a 4 min drive/15 minute hilly walk from the house). It is a peaceful spot and is open from lunchtime through to late evening and offers Mediterranean cuisine.
MADAME Pizza de Fuego is a small restaurant close to Sa Riera beach. It specialises in delicious hand stretched, stone baked pizzas and salads.
MADAME Pizza de Fuego
MADAME Pizza de Fuego is a small restaurant close to Sa Riera beach. It specialises in delicious hand stretched, stone baked pizzas and salads.
BAR Riera is a quick and convenient lunch and late afternoon bar/restaurant in Sa Riera. It offers cocktails, beers, tapas dishes, sandwiches, burgers and salads. It also has vegan options.
BAR Riera Begur
BAR Riera is a quick and convenient lunch and late afternoon bar/restaurant in Sa Riera. It offers cocktails, beers, tapas dishes, sandwiches, burgers and salads. It also has vegan options.
A beachside cafe and restaurant owned by the Hostal Ses Negres hotel. Offers Mediterranean style food and local dishes. It is also a great spot for a beachside coffee, tea or beer/wine stop.
Hostal Ses Negres
A beachside cafe and restaurant owned by the Hostal Ses Negres hotel. Offers Mediterranean style food and local dishes. It is also a great spot for a beachside coffee, tea or beer/wine stop.
L’Enxaneta Begur is a little ice cream parlour in the centre of Begur, selling a delicious variety of handmade ice creams, sorbets and crepes. They also have ice cream shops in Palafrugell, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell.
L'enxaneta
n9 Carrer Pi i RallóL’Enxaneta Begur is a little ice cream parlour in the centre of Begur, selling a delicious variety of handmade ice creams, sorbets and crepes. They also have ice cream shops in Palafrugell, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell.
Pizzeria Niff Niff in the Pals beach resort is a great option for families. It is reasonably priced and has quick service. They offer the regular menu of pasta, salads, grilled meats and pizzas. They also have a small children’s play area for younger children. The restaurant opens from the end of May through to the end of September.
PIZZERIA NIFF NIFF
s/n Avinguda de la MediterraniaPizzeria Niff Niff in the Pals beach resort is a great option for families. It is reasonably priced and has quick service. They offer the regular menu of pasta, salads, grilled meats and pizzas. They also have a small children’s play area for younger children. The restaurant opens from the end of May through to the end of September.
A firm favourite with locals and tourists alike, Restaurante Solimar is set on Pals beach. The beachside restaurant serves Mediterranean food, a good variety of sea food and delicious paella.
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Restaurante Solimar (platja de Pals)
nº2 Passatge RacóA firm favourite with locals and tourists alike, Restaurante Solimar is set on Pals beach. The beachside restaurant serves Mediterranean food, a good variety of sea food and delicious paella.
Restaurant Mar Blau is another popular beachside restaurant on Pals beach serving Mediterranean food, seafood, salads, pizza and grilled meat at a slightly lower price than the Solimar.
Restaurante Mar Blau
4 Passatge RacóRestaurant Mar Blau is another popular beachside restaurant on Pals beach serving Mediterranean food, seafood, salads, pizza and grilled meat at a slightly lower price than the Solimar.
Restaurant El Pedró is potentially the oldest family run restaurant in the old medieval village of Pals. It is definitely worth phoning to reserve a table so that you can sit outside on the cobbled streets and/or courtyard. The restaurant serves local Catalan food and grilled meats.
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Restaurant El Pedró
29 Carrer de les PlacetesRestaurant El Pedró is potentially the oldest family run restaurant in the old medieval village of Pals. It is definitely worth phoning to reserve a table so that you can sit outside on the cobbled streets and/or courtyard. The restaurant serves local Catalan food and grilled meats.
Antic Casino Restaurant is located in the old casino of Pals, a landmark of this medieval town. It retains the original floor and much of the structure and has a small terrace shaded by a magnificent magnolia tree. It serves fresh market cuisine from locally sourced farms and fishermen. It mixes both traditional and modern styles of cooking for a real gastronomic experience.
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Antic Casino Restaurant
32 Carrer Enginyer AlgarraAntic Casino Restaurant is located in the old casino of Pals, a landmark of this medieval town. It retains the original floor and much of the structure and has a small terrace shaded by a magnificent magnolia tree. It serves fresh market cuisine from locally sourced farms and fishermen. It mixes both traditional and modern styles of cooking for a real gastronomic experience.
Restaurant La Vila is a convenient option in Pals if you just want to eat out without making it a special event. It is popular with locals and offers very good, no frills local food. You can also park right outside and it is open most of the year.
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Restaurant La Vila
18 Carrer de l'AbeuradorRestaurant La Vila is a convenient option in Pals if you just want to eat out without making it a special event. It is popular with locals and offers very good, no frills local food. You can also park right outside and it is open most of the year.
Grava Pals Cafe and Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a relaxed and welcoming feel and specialises in speciality coffee, sunset drinks and wood fired pizzas. All produced locally.
GRAVA PALS CAFÈ & RESTAURANT
Grava Pals Cafe and Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has a relaxed and welcoming feel and specialises in speciality coffee, sunset drinks and wood fired pizzas. All produced locally.
Traditional Catalan cuisine in an attractive rural garden and courtyard within the tiny medieval village of Palau-Sator. If you’re there during day time have a go at climbing the clock tower. There are a couple of other similar restaurants in the village.
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Mas Pou
4 Plaça De La MotaTraditional Catalan cuisine in an attractive rural garden and courtyard within the tiny medieval village of Palau-Sator. If you’re there during day time have a go at climbing the clock tower. There are a couple of other similar restaurants in the village.
One of many good restaurants in Peratallada. Cala Nena is set on the market square and offers delicious food from the Emporda region.
Cala Nena
11 Plaça de les VoltesOne of many good restaurants in Peratallada. Cala Nena is set on the market square and offers delicious food from the Emporda region.
Can Padrès is a very popular, no frills style of restaurant selling tasty rotisserie chicken and chips. Great for families as they also have a play park. Open from mid June to mid September only. Reservations recommended especially if you’re in a large group. They also do take aways.
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Can Padrès (18 de Juny - 12 Setembre)
1 Lugar Barri Puig RoigCan Padrès is a very popular, no frills style of restaurant selling tasty rotisserie chicken and chips. Great for families as they also have a play park. Open from mid June to mid September only. Reservations recommended especially if you’re in a large group. They also do take aways.
This is one of numerous beach front restaurants in Tamariu that offer good seafood dishes overlooking the sea. We generally take a stroll along the promenade and see which one we fancy on the day.
Royal Tamariu Restaurant
9 Passeig del MarThis is one of numerous beach front restaurants in Tamariu that offer good seafood dishes overlooking the sea. We generally take a stroll along the promenade and see which one we fancy on the day.