Platja d'Aro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£149
2 travellers
Flight to Platja d'Aro
3 nights at hotel
Platja d'Aro in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£149
2 travellers
Flight to Platja d'Aro
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Platja d'Aro

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around £6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 252 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 209 km and will cost you around £16. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Jet2, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around £6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 252 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 209 km and will cost you around £16. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £259 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

Nm Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Hotel Rosamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
Ona Palamós
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£43+
Hotel Eden Roc
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+

Hiring a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.10 and £22.80. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Platja d'Aro, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.10 and £22.80. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Platja d'Aro, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.