Holiday cottages in Castell-Platja d'Aro

What can I do in Castell-Platja d'Aro and its holiday cottages?

Platja d'Aro is, without any doubt, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Baix Empordà. And it is, above all, for two reasons: for its fantastic beaches and coves and for the commercial and nightlife offer that make it one of the liveliest towns on the Costa Brava.

The history of Castell-Platja d'Aro and its surroundings

Before 1858, Castell i Platja d'Aro was a single population center formed by the conglomerate of Platja i Castell d'Aro and the terms of Santa Cristina d'Aro, Romanyà, Solius and Bell-lloc d'Aro. And it wasn't until the 1920s that, following the rise of summer culture, Platja d'Aro began to experience exponential growth year after year. Before that, in fact, the administration was centralized in Castell d'Aro and Platja d'Aro was a neighborhood.

What to do during your stay at a tourist accommodation in Castell-Platja d'Aro

Get to know its architectural heritage

First of all, if you stay in a holiday cottage in Castell-Platja d'Aro, you can't miss the historic center of Castell d'Aro, centered around the medieval castle of Benedormiens , declared a National Cultural Interest. It is also worth strolling through the center of S'Agaró, planned at the beginning of the 20th century as an urban development for the bourgeoisie of the time. It currently houses the most luxurious buildings in the area. Finally, you can visit Cavall Bernat , the monolithic monument located at the northern entrance to Platja d'Aro, which gave its name to one of the most famous havanera gangs.

Bathe on the beaches of Platja d'Aro

An essential. You can opt for popular and crowded beaches, ideal for going there with the family, such as Sa Conca beach or Aro beach, or, if you want tranquility and nature, visit the most hidden coves, such as the coves of Pedrosa or Rovira . From there, by the way, there is a wonderful circular path that leads to Calonge beach.