Platja d'Aro is in Costa Brava.It is an important center for commerce and daytime and nighttime leisure on the Costa Brava. The town boasts more than 2 km of beach and a set of coves that complement its landscape.
Understand
[edit]The small neighbourhood of Fenals d'Aro, which had only 113 inhabitants at the beginning of the 20th century, developed during the tourist boom of the 1960s, and in 1962, it changed its name to the current one, Platja d'Aro. It has about 32 hotels, 1,600 apartments, and three campgrounds, which have often altered the landscape.
The first seaside line features several tall buildings (for example, a 1969 regulation allowed construction up to 58 m in height).
Get in
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By plane
[edit]The nearest airports are in Girona (GRO IATA) 43 km (27 mi) and Barcelona (BCN IATA) 130 km (81 mi).
From Girona airport take the bus to Girona and then the bus to Palafrugell which stops in Platja d'Aro.
By train
[edit]Platja d'Aro does not have a train connection. The closest train station is Caldes de Malavella 30 km (19 mi), but it's probably better go to Girona 42 km (26 mi) and there take the bus.
By car
[edit]Platja d'Aro is on the C-31 , which comes from Figueres 70 km (43 mi) in the north and connects to Girona via the C-65 and to AP-7 (Barcelona-France) via the C-35 .
By boat
[edit]- 1 club nautic port d'aro, carrer Nàutic, 8, ☏ +34 972 81 89 29, [email protected].
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Roman Villa of Pla de Palol
- The beaches
- The marina at the mouth of the Ridaura river
Do
[edit]Beach
[edit]- 1 Platja de Sa Conca (it can be accessed by vehicle through the private development and on foot along the coastal path). It is divided into two sections by a rock formation that juts out into the sea and is called the islet of Sa Conca. Oriented to the east, it has a total length of 384 m and a width that varies between 5 and 70 m. Made up of very coarse sand, the slope of entry into the water is very steep. The bottom of the water at Sa Conca is sandy, while that of Cala dels Oriços is rocky.
- 2 Platja de Port d'Aro (Punta Prima). It is a semi-natural beach, with a length of 475 m, flanked by a pine forest and the Vall d'Or campsite.
- 3 Platja Gran d'Aro (platja Llarga). It is a long, very linear and open sandbar, which extends from the mouth of the Ridaura River to the south, and to the north it borders Punta d'en Ramis. Oriented to the east-southeast, it is 1,500 m long and has a width that varies between 40 and 70 m, made up of coarse golden sand. The slope of the entrance to the water is very steep and the bottom is sandy. The entire beach is flanked by a lively promenade where there are bars, restaurants and hotels. It has all kinds of services: toilets, showers, lifeguard, first aid station, ramps for people with reduced mobility, taverns, sunbeds and parasols for rent, children's play areas and centres for practicing nautical activities.
- 4 Cala Rovira. Oriented to the southeast, it is 219 m long and varies between 35 and 40 m wide, made up of coarse golden sand. The slope of the entrance to the water is somewhat steep, with a sandy bottom at the entrance to the sea, and rocks a few meters away. It has all the services: lifeguards, showers, toilets, first aid point, ramps for people with reduced mobility, children's area and rental of sun loungers, parasols and pedal boats. In the afternoon it immediately becomes shaded. At the northern end begins the coastal path, which runs through the small coves until reaching the large sandy beach of Sant Antoni de Calonge.
- 5 Cala sa Cova (it is accessed by stairs that go down from the coastal path Cami de Ronda). It is surrounded by pine trees and cliffs, which give it the appearance of a miniature bay. Oriented to the east-southeast, it is 38 m long and has an average width of 12 m, made up of medium and coarse sand, with a slight slope at the entrance to the sea. The bottom is sandy at first, but soon becomes rocky. There are small boats moored on the sand. It does not have any services.
- 6 Cala del Pi (it is accessed on foot along the coastal path, which in this section has characteristic arches). Located in an urbanized area, surrounded by pine trees, which give the cove its name, it is 43 m long and 14 m wide, made up of medium and coarse sand, with a gentle slope into the water, and a rocky bottom. It does not have any services.
- 7 Cala dels Canyers. Oriented to the east-southeast, it has a length of 32 m and an average width of 7 m, made up of coarse sand and gravel. Nudism is practiced there. Continuing from the beach, on the north side, and forming the same area, there is the Cala del Paller, a very rocky area with complicated access, which reaches the rock formation called Belladona Grossa.
Golf and pitch & putt
[edit]- 8 Club Golf d'Aro, Urb. Mas Nou, s/n,, ☏ +34 972 816 727. from €86.
- 9 Golf Costa Brava, Urb. Golf Costa Brava "La Masia", Santa Cristina d'Aro, ☏ +34 972 837 150, [email protected]. 27 holes.
- 10 Pitch & Putt Platja d'Aro, ☏ +34 972819820. 18 holes from €15.
Water parks & amusement parks
[edit]- 11 Aquadiver, Ctra. Circumval·lació S/N, ☏ +34 972 82 82 83. Jun-Sep 10:00-19:00. over 20 water attractions €37.
- 12 PP’s park, Avinguda S'Agaró, 110, [email protected]. Open on weekends except on summer and holiday seassons. Paid by attraction.
Cycling
[edit]The Pirinexus route crosses the city.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]1 Restaurant M&B, Passeig Marítim, 68 (on the seaside promenade in the heart of Platja d'Aro), ☏ +34 972 81 70 74, [email protected]. Daily 12:30–15:30, 19:00–22:00. Modern Mediterranean cuisine with fresh seafood, rice dishes and grilled meats, popular for its terrace with sea views. from €50.
2 Restaurant Don Quijote, Carrer Església, 60 (central location near the church and old town), ☏ +34 972 81 81 34. Daily 12:30–15:30, 18:30–23:30. Family-run spot offering pizzas, pasta, Spanish classics and large portions in a casual setting. from €30.
3 Restaurante Almarí, Av. Cavall Bernat, 160 (at the Hotel Cala del Pi, overlooking the Mediterranean), ☏ +34 972 82 84 29, [email protected]. Daily 12:30–15:30, 19:00–22:00?. Upscale restaurant focusing on Catalan and French-inspired dishes, with emphasis on fresh local ingredients and sea views.
4 Restaurante Pura Brasa, Avda. S’Agaró, 83-87 (central spot on the main avenue), ☏ +34 972 57 96 08, [email protected]. Daily 09:30–00:00. Grill specialist with Argentine-style parrilla, seafood and extensive wine list in a lively atmosphere. from €25.
Drink
[edit]1 Papillon Platja d'Aro, Avinguda de s'Agaró, 120, 17250 Platja d'Aro (on the main avenue, central nightlife area), ☏ +34 722 721 132. F Sa nights from midnight, check events. Popular nightclub and restaurant with themed parties, DJs and guest lists. Book ahead for weekends.
2 Zsa Zsa Discoteque (Zsa Zsa), Avinguda de s'Agaró, 66, 17250 Platja d'Aro (central location on the main avenue), ☏ +34 609 416 138, [email protected]. F–Su nights, themed events from 23:00. High-energy disco with weekly themed parties, shows and electronic music. WhatsApp for reservations.
3 Gibs Platja d'Aro (Gib's Bar Musical), Carrer Església, 53, 17249 Platja d'Aro (in the old town area, near the church), ☏ +34 972 82 70 01, [email protected]. Daily evenings, music nights F Sa. Lively music bar and club playing commercial hits, with cocktails and a party atmosphere. from €10.
4 Discoteca BeOut (BeOut Center), Avinguda de s'Agaró, 162 (on the main avenue), ☏ +34 630 536 361. F Sa nights. Modern nightclub with lasers, LED screens and VIP area, focusing on electronic and current hits.
5 Moana Summer Club, Avenida del Cavall Bernat, 78, ☏ +34 611 06 86 77, [email protected]. F–Su nights.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Costa Brava, Punta d’en Ramis, s/n, ☏ +34 972817070, [email protected]. 4 stars
- 2 Hotel Aromar, Passeig Marítim, 106, ☏ +34 972817054. 4 stars
- 3 Hotel NM suites, Avinguda 11 de setembre, 70, ☏ +34 972825770. 4 stars
- 4 Silken Platja d'Aro, C/ Josep Maria Vila, 1, ☏ +34 972 109 400. 4 stars
- 5 Hotel Planamar, Avinguda de la Pau 44, ☏ +34 972817177. 4 stars
- 6 Hotel htop Caleta Palace, Avda. Cavall Bernat 122, ☏ +34 972829810. 4 stars
Campgrounds
[edit]- 7 Càmping Vall d'Or.
- 8 Camping Valldaro, ☏ +34 972 817 515, [email protected]. 4 stars
- 9 Camping Riembau, ☏ +34 972 817 123, [email protected].
- 10 Motorhome area (Área de acogida de autocaravanas de Platja d'Aro).
Connect
[edit]As of Jan 2024, Platja d'Aro and its approach highways have 5G from all Spanish carriers.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Platja d'Aro |
| Palamós ← | N  W
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→ Sant Feliu de Guíxols → Girona |
| Calella de Palafrugell ← Palamós ← | N  S
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→ Sant Feliu de Guíxols → Tossa de Mar |