Begur on foot: the towers against pirates, the castle, and Carmen Amaya's house
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Begur

Begur on foot: the towers against pirates, the castle, and Carmen Amaya's house

1h 9min3.5 km14 stops€1.99
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A 69-minute walk through Begur: the statue of Carmen Amaya, the 'indiano' houses, the church of Sant Pere, the towers against pirates, the coral street, the castle overlooking the Empordà and, at the end, the tower of Mas d'en Pinc.

Narrated in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean

The route

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Starts a 2-minute walk from Parada de autobús Begur, Plaça Forgas

How it works

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Frequently asked questions

How long is “Begur on foot: the towers against pirates, the castle, and Carmen Amaya's house”?

About 69 minutes on foot: 3.5 km with 14 stops.

How much does it cost?

€1.99, a one-time purchase in the app. If you change phones, you get it back with “Restore purchases”.

Where does it start and how do I get there?

Starts a 2-minute walk from Parada de autobús Begur, Plaça Forgas. The starting point is marked on the map on this page.

What languages is it narrated in?

In Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. You choose the language in the app, and it changes both the text and the narration voice.

Do I need an internet connection?

Download the tour before you set off, ideally on Wi-Fi. Location works by GPS, without mobile data.

How does it work?

Install Citourfy, find “Begur on foot: the towers against pirates, the castle, and Carmen Amaya's house” in Begur and buy it for €1.99. Then go to the starting point and walk: the narration starts on its own by GPS as you reach each point.

Don't have the app?

  1. Install Citourfy from the App Store.
  2. Open Citourfy on your iPhone.
  3. Search for "Begur on foot: the towers against pirates, the castle, and Carmen Amaya's house" in Begur and buy it for €1.99.

Near Begur

  • Pals · The medieval stone village of the Baix Empordà, built on a hill with its wall towers in sight.
  • Calella de Palafrugell · The Costa Brava fishing village, with boats on the sand, Les Voltes and the coastal path to Llafranc.
  • Peratallada · The medieval village of the Baix Empordà, carved from the rock and ringed by a moat.

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