Modernist route through Begur

The town of Begur is one of the most beautiful in the province of Girona. Along with its spectacular surroundings, it stands out for its extensive Indian heritage. This is due to the many people from Begur who crossed the Atlantic to earn a living in America. They later returned with money and built magnificent homes in their hometown.
We can travel to this town by different means, but the fastest is by air. Companies such as Transavia offer us tickets to Catalonia and many other parts of the world, for example, flights to Amsterdam from Alicante. Thus, we can take a route through the Indian heritage of Begur, with buildings such as the following.

The City Hall

Curiously, its first owner was not an Indian, but it displays many of the features of this type of architecture, especially in its interior. In fact, externally it has neoclassical features. But inside there are many wooden coffers and plaster shapes painted on the ceilings, as well as floral sgraffiti.

Can Sora

This is one of the most beautiful houses in Begur. It was built in 1870 by the Cama Martí family, who had made their fortune in Havana. It has two floors and two facades that stand out for their elegant and sumptuous style. However, its most outstanding element is the fresco paintings in the outside patio, which recreate American landscapes.

Bonaventura Caner House

It has a ground floor, two stories and large spans between the floors. Its style is classical, although many of its ornamental elements are inspired by the nature of the New Continent. For example, they can be seen in the balconies and the garden decorations.

MAS CARRERAS

This is a majestic building built by Josep Carreras upon his return from Santiago de Cuba, where he made his fortune. It stands out for its genuine Indian colonial style and included a 16th century defensive tower that was demolished at the end of the 19th century.

Pere Roger's House

It is one of the most impressive buildings of the Indian architecture in Begur. It stands out for its rear façade, with a double gallery of arches decorated with fresco paintings. It also belonged to Josep Carreras, although it later passed into the hands of Pere Roger, who had become rich in Cuba with tobacco.

In conclusion, these are some of the Indian buildings in Begur, but there are many others. For example, the Térmens houses, by Vicenç Ferrer or by Pere Cortada.