Catalonia · Cap de Begur
Boat hire in Begur
3 boat hire companies in Begur, all with boat rental as their main business, working from the coves of Aiguablava and Aiguafreda; there is no harbour. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 3
- all with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- May – September
- peak July and August
The 3 boat hire companies in Begur
Hiring a boat in Begur
Begur has no harbour: its 3 rental companies work from the coves of Aiguablava and Aiguafreda, with motorboats on buoys and boarding from the beach. It is the best-known stretch of enclosed coves on the Costa Brava: Sa Tuna, Sa Riera, Aiguablava, Fornells de Begur and Aiguafreda all sit within 4 miles around Cap de Begur, and from the sea you take them in at once. One company advertises no-licence boats and another motor yachts. For more choice, Palamós, 8 km south by sea, has 29 companies, and L'Estartit, to the north, 18.
The season runs from May to September. Cap de Begur is on the central Costa Brava, less exposed to the tramontana than Roses, but its coves face north and east: in a north wind you sail the southern side (Aiguablava, Fornells). There are scheduled boat trips along the coves from Palamós and L'Estartit.
Ports and departure areas
Aiguablava and Aiguafreda
No harbour: boats on buoys in the coves, boarding from the beach.Types of boat you can hire in Begur
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Begur
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Begur?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: one company advertises them. The yacht and bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper.
How much does a boat cost in Begur?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a motor yacht with skipper from €900. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where do I pick the boat up if there is no harbour?
On the beach at Aiguablava or Aiguafreda: the companies keep the boats on buoys and take you out in a tender. Parking at both coves fills by mid-morning in August.
Which coves can I reach from Begur?
Aiguablava, Fornells and Cap de Begur to the south; Aiguafreda, Sa Tuna and Sa Riera to the north; all under 4 miles, with Tamariu and Llafranc a little further south.
Are there boat trips in Begur?
Scheduled trips along the Begur coves leave from Palamós, Calella de Palafrugell and L'Estartit. They are listed under the boat trips category.