With just over 4,000 inhabitants, Begur is one of the most important tourist destinations in the province of Girona. One of its greatest attractions is its historical and heritage legacy, which offers a wide variety of architectural works of great interest, such as Begur Castle, the defence towers and the Indian houses.
However, the town’s greatest treasure is its coastline. It is made up of up to eight beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water sheltered by forests with abundant vegetation. Moreover, the geographical features have made each one of them different offering a unique and special landscape. Undoubtedly, Begur has one of the most unique coasts in the area that will not leave any of its visitors indifferent.
Come and see it with your own eyes and enjoy an excellent holiday in one of our houses, villas or flats of Domus Begur.
The “Camino de Ronda”
It is a coastal path that has become one of the most popular routes on the Costa Brava because of its beauty. There are not many people who have never heard of it. If you are one of them, don’t worry, Domus Begur will tell you all you need to know about it.
Origin
There is no record of its exact date of construction, so it is assumed that it is an ancient road whose purpose was to connect villages along the coast. One of its main purposes was that the fishermen could return along the path to the village in case of their boat was shipwrecked,
History and curiosities
Along the way, you will find different watchtowers, as during the period between the 12th and 18th centuries pirate attacks were rife in the area. This led many of the coastal towns to move a few kilometres inland to be able to flee or prevent the constant attacks before it was too late.
Later, between the 19th and 20th centuries, the road became a strategic point for smugglers. Taking advantage of the abundant vegetation, the boats loaded with produce hid their merchandise. Therefore, the term “Camino de Ronda” became popular during this period, as it was the road taken by the Civil Guard to carry out “la ronda” (the patrol) and control illegal activities.
“Camino de Ronda” at present time
The coastal path is currently one of the favourite routes for lovers of walks and strolls. It covers a total distance of 43 km by the sea, linking the towns of Sant Feliu de Guixols and Begur. Along the route there are numerous beaches, coves, and places of interest.
Begur and the “Camino de Ronda”
The “Camino de Ronda” of Begur links the different beaches and coves of the town, giving you the chance to explore the coast without the need for transport. From Dommus Begur we encourage you to follow one of the three most beautiful routes in Begur.
North “Camino de Ronda”
This pleasant route follows the path from Sa Riera beach to Racó beach. The level of difficulty of the route is low and it has a total distance of 1.6 km.
South “Camino de Ronda”
This is the most extensive route with a total distance of 2.5km and a medium difficulty. It links the beaches of Aiguablava, Fornells and Playa Fonda, offering unbeatable views.
East “Camino de Ronda”
This marvellous path links the beaches of Sa Tuna and Aiguafreda, two of the most popular in the area. The level of difficulty of the route is low and it has a total distance of 1.5 km
As you can see, Begur’s popularity is more than justified. Its past, present, and future make it an ideal place to live. Make Begur your home in one of the houses, villas or flats of Domus Begur.
