Begur and Esclanyà Celebrate Castanyada and Halloween with Great Participation

Combined Castanyada and Halloween activities filled the streets and squares of Begur and Esclanyà over the long weekend, with offerings for all ages.

Generic image of a popular celebration in a town square with a festive atmosphere.
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Generic image of a popular celebration in a town square with a festive atmosphere.

The towns of Begur and Esclanyà have concluded their Castanyada and Halloween activities, held between October 30th and November 1st, with great public participation and offerings that combined tradition with fun for all audiences.

The program in Begur combined spooky activities, such as the Túnel del Terror organized by the Esplai Municipal, with family-friendly and popular initiatives. On Saturday, October 31st, Plaça de Lluís Esteva i Cruañas hosted pumpkin and face-painting workshops organized by the AFA of Escola Dr. Arruga, the inauguration of the free activity ‘Escape the Town Begur’, and more children's workshops. The night continued with dinner and music by Les Flames de Begur and the Comissió de Carnaval.
On Sunday, November 1st, the celebration continued with a terrifying bingo organized by the Comissió de 6è de l’AFA de l’Escola Dr. Arruga. In the afternoon, children's workshops by the entity XIKS led to the popular Castanyada, organized by the AFA de l’Escola Dr. Arruga, with roasted chestnuts and a bar service. The day concluded with music and popular culture by the group Ameba Folk, in collaboration with Bakanards Begur.
In Esclanyà, a Halloween afternoon was organized on Saturday in the Sala Polivalent, featuring face painting, popcorn sales, and a themed circuit, managed by the Comissió d’Alumnes de 6è with the collaboration of the AMPA of Escola Olivar Vell. The celebration will continue on Sunday, November 8th, with another Castanyada at 5 PM, including a children's performance by the group Els Atrapasomnis and roasted chestnuts, organized by the Comissió de Festes d’Esclanyà.
The Councilor for Festivals, Rafa Criado, positively assessed the public response and the involvement of local entities, highlighting the vibrant and committed associative fabric of Begur and Esclanyà. The City Council thanks all the associations, commissions, and volunteers who made these celebrations possible, consolidating them as key events in the festive calendar.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Begur (03/11/2026)