Begur is the address discerning Costa Brava buyers ask for first: a hilltop medieval village ringed by tiny, pine-framed coves, much of it protected from development, and quietly wealthy rather than showy. The municipal average understates it — value lives in the coves. Here is how they compare.
Begur by cove
| Cove / area | Guide €/m² (2026) | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Aiguafreda – Sa Tuna | ≈ €5,176 | Tiny, protected, first-line; the most exclusive |
| Fornells – Aiguablava | ≈ €4,535 | Iconic bays; trophy sea-view villas |
| Sa Riera | ≈ €4,510 | The larger sandy beach; family-friendly |
| Begur (town) | ≈ €3,840 | Medieval village; Indiano mansions, stone houses |
| Esclanyà / inland | ≈ €3,090 | The value end, set back from the sea |
idealista 2026 asking prices; closing prices run a little below, though scarce first-line stock can sell at or above asking.
The coves
Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda are the connoisseur’s choice — minute, protected coves with a handful of first-line houses and almost no new supply, the most expensive corner of Begur. Aiguablava and Fornells are the iconic bays, postcard-blue water beneath pine cliffs, where the trophy sea-view villas sit. Sa Riera is the larger, sandy family beach with a little more life and a slightly broader range of homes. Above and between them, hillside villas capture the views that define the area.
The village
Begur town crowns the hill: a castle, narrow streets, and the distinctive "Indiano" mansions built by villagers who made fortunes in Cuba and the Americas and returned to build grandly. Restored stone houses here put you in a living village with restaurants and life year-round, a short drive from the coves. It suits buyers who want character and community alongside the beach.
Who Begur suits — and the licence point
Begur draws equity-rich, largely international second-home buyers — the French are the largest group, with German, Belgian, Dutch, British and Catalan buyers alongside — who prize privacy, natural beauty and discretion over nightlife. Two practical points: prime first-line plots are essentially finite, so the best stock is scarce and often off-market; and on rentals, Begur is over the legal ceiling for tourist dwellings, so a new HUTG licence cannot be relied upon — buy a property that already holds a valid, transferable one if letting matters, and verify its status before purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does property cost in Begur?
The Begur municipality averages around €3,999/m² asking in 2026 (idealista), but that blends the inland village stock; the coves run far higher. Aiguafreda–Sa Tuna is the most expensive at around €5,176/m², Fornells–Aiguablava around €4,535/m², Sa Riera around €4,510/m², and the medieval town itself around €3,840/m². First-line cove property, which almost never comes to market, trades higher still.
Which is the best cove in Begur?
It depends on the life you want. Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda are the most exclusive — tiny, protected, first-line coves. Aiguablava and Fornells are the iconic bays for trophy sea-view villas. Sa Riera is the larger sandy beach, the most family-friendly. All are pine-clad and beautiful; supply is scarce everywhere.
Why is Begur so sought-after?
Begur is the Costa Brava’s discreet blue-chip address: a hilltop medieval village with a castle and grand "Indiano" colonial mansions, ringed by tiny rocky coves among pine cliffs, much of it protected from development. It draws equity-rich second-home buyers — heavily French, plus German, Belgian, Dutch, British and Catalan — who value privacy and natural beauty over nightlife.
Can I rent out a property in Begur as a holiday let?
Only with an existing, valid tourist licence (HUTG). Begur is over the legal ceiling for tourist dwellings and is not granting new licences, so a property without a transferable HUTG cannot be relied upon to obtain one. If letting matters, buy the licence with the house — and verify its current status with the Ajuntament de Begur and a local lawyer.
What kind of property can I buy in Begur?
Mostly sea-view villas with pools on pine plots in and above the coves, restored stone houses in the medieval village, and a small number of first-line or near-front properties that rarely reach the open market. New-build is very limited by the protected setting, so most prime stock is resale or restoration.