--- title: "Getting married in Begur" description: "Medieval hilltop fortress, turquoise Costa Brava coves, and colonial Indiano mansions" url: "https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/begur" canonical: "https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/begur" lang: "en" type: "destination" city: "Begur" country: "ES" source: "weddings.help" --- # Getting married in Begur > Medieval hilltop fortress, turquoise Costa Brava coves, and colonial Indiano mansions - **Country**: Spain ## Scores (0-10) - **Overall**: 9.3 - **Romance**: 9.7 - **Party**: 8 - **Nature**: 9.8 - **Luxury**: 9.3 - **Food**: 9.6 ## Indicative costs - **Average menu price per guest**: €185 - **Hotel per night**: €230 - **Open bar index**: 15 ## Logistics - **Distance to airport**: 55 km - **English level**: High - **Walkability**: 85/100 - **LGBTQ+ friendly**: Yes ## Wedding weather - **Best month**: September - **Rain risk**: Low - **Summer golden hour**: 21:15 ## Wedding style - **Wedding style**: Mediterranean Chic & Costa Brava Indiano Romance - **Local tradition**: Empordà Cava sparkling toast overlooking turquoise coves followed by dusk 'Cremat' spiced rum and traditional habanera melodies ### Pros - Iconic Costa Brava destination surrounded by turquoise coves (Aiguablava, Sa Tuna, Sa Riera) and pine-clad cliffs. - Unique 19th-century colonial 'Indiano' mansions and medieval castle architecture. - World-class Catalan gastronomy pairing fresh seafood and D.O. Empordà wines. ### Cons - High peak summer tourism in July and August; May, June, and September provide ideal exclusivity. - Narrow medieval streets requiring planned guest coach logistics at town perimeter parking. ## Venue types - **Clifftop Boutique Hotel & Indiano Manor** (170€ - 280€): Seaside historic manors with botanical garden terraces overlooking turquoise Mediterranean bays. - **Empordà Stone Masia & Country Estate** (150€ - 240€): Traditional Catalan stone farmhouses surrounded by olive groves and pine woods for rustic-chic receptions. ## Featured venues - **Hotel Aiguablava & Restaurant**: Legendary clifftop hotel offering manicured gardens and direct views over world-famous Aiguablava bay. - **Hotel Convent de Begur**: Restored 18th-century monastery featuring tranquil cloister courtyards and lush gardens. - **Parador de Aiguablava**: Perched atop Punta d'es Muts cliff with panoramic 360-degree views over the Mediterranean Sea. ## Paperwork - **Civil ceremony waiting time**: 2 to 4 months through the Begur Town Hall (Ajuntament) or Baix Empordà district registry. - **Religious ceremony availability**: High. The charming 16th-century Sant Pere de Begur Church and cliffside chapels. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a destination wedding in Begur cost? Catering averages €160 to €260 per guest with Empordà regional wines and fresh Mediterranean seafood. A 90-guest wedding typically costs €28,000 to €58,000. ### What is the best season for a Begur wedding? September and June are ideal: perfect warm sunny days, crystal-clear water, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. ### How do guests travel to Begur? 45 minutes from Girona Airport (GRO) or 1.5 hours from Barcelona El Prat International Airport (BCN). **Tags**: Spain, Costa Brava, Mediterranean, Coves, Emporda ## Links - [Web version of this guide](https://weddings.help/en/destinos-boda/begur) - [Month-by-month weather stats for Begur](https://weddings.help/en/clima-boda/begur)