Platja d'Aro

Platja d’Aro, Castell d’Aro and S’Agaró have many outstanding attractions to offer: their privileged geographic location by the sea and excellent connections to important transport hubs, a wide variety of shops, an extensive range of recreational activities and a lively nightlife along with top-quality tourist services. Consisting of three districts, this municipality is well worth a visit at any time of the year. It has developed into one of the most important travel destinations on the Costa Brava and is one of the most popular anywhere around the Mediterranean.

Platja d’Aro is modern and cosmopolitan, so complementing the elegance of S’Agaró, where a recognized coastal path leads along its harmonious architectural ensemble. Castell d’Aro in turn waits with its medieval old town.

The municipality’s three districts offer a range of complementary, dynamic and attractive offers that combine sport, culture, leisure and shopping with the beautiful nature of the surrounding landscape, culminating in the splendid coast with its sweeping, endless beach and small, idyllic coves.

Thanks to its numerous regular events, Platja d’Aro is a dynamic and lively location the whole year round. Of particular note are the Carnaval (Carnival), the Fiesta de la Cerveza (Beer Festival) and the Mercado Medieval de Castell d’Aro (Medieval Market). Companies and organisations also choose the municipality as a venue for congresses and conferences where future projects and innovations are decided.

Find out for yourself just why Platja d’Aro is worth a visit all year round!

CULTURE

If you want to discover and enjoy our cultural life in Platja d’Aro and on the Costa Brava there’s plenty to choose from: from the historic heritage of the region such as Palaeolithic and Neolithic excavation sites and the remnants of Iberian villages and Greco-Roman ruins to remarkable evidence of the Middle Ages – with outstanding examples of Romanesque art and a remarkably well preserved Jewish heritage – through to large masterpieces of modernisme, the Catalonian art nouveau.

Festivals are another surprise. These are held in the most unusual locations, such as churches, botanical gardens and ports. Here you can enjoy performances by international artists representing every area of music, dance, theatre, circus, the performing arts, magic etc.

A visit to the works of our genius Salvador Dalí is an absolute must. Folk culture also offers many interesting events such as the numerous long-established festivals and traditions from our local districts, the Easter processions during the Semana Santa (Holy Week), the big carnival parades and the innumerable fiestas majores (public festivals) with funfairs, concerts and activities for young and old alike.

Sport

Thanks to its privileged location, Platja d’Aro – and the entire Costa Brava in general – offers opportunities for all kinds of sporting activities – whether on land, in the water or in the air. Countless kilometres of cycle paths, the greatest underwater adventures with numerous diving centres, and magnificent mountain ranges await those of our guests who want to keep fit.

The best beaches

The Costa Brava consists of kilometres of beaches and small, idyllic coves that make you feel like you’re in paradise. Just choose your favourite spot – there are plenty to choose from! Families can spend the whole day at the beach. It’s ideal for games and going for a dip, while couples can enjoy some peace in romantic small coves – there’s a right beach for everyone. A coastal path stretches along the entire Costa Brava from which you can discover the most magical spots and coves imaginable hidden among characteristic Mediterranean flora.

Cuisine

Magnificent quality, world renown, innovation, creativity, experience... Anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the magical world of Girona’s provincial haute cuisine can choose from the best Michelin star restaurants which reflect an outstanding combination of culinary tradition and creative spirit. Those who prefer more traditional cuisine should try the local Mediterranean dishes: the Jornadas Gastronómicas (Gastronomic Days) taking place throughout the year are an excellent opportunity to discover regional and seasonal products such as dishes with gambas (prawns) or bacalao (dried cod), beans and peas, or pescado azul (oily fish). Whatever you choose – you’ll just love our cuisine!