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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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

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When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star 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 17 miles from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 55 miles from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of NIZACARS and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 17 miles from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 55 miles from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of NIZACARS and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 41. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

GROGirona Costa Brava
BCNBarcelona-El Prat
LEULa Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around C$ 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 480 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

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Cosmopolita Hotel Boutique & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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NM Suites by Escampa Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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S'Agaró Hotel Spa & Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
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Hotel Spa La Terrassa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
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Hotel Costa Brava
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
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Van der Valk Hotel Barcarola
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.32 and C$ 37.76. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.36 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.32 and C$ 37.76. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.