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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Platja d'Aro to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 251
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 27 km from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Air Europa, flynas and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 50m and costs around AED 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 29 for a 2h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Barcelona.

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 AED 33. From Madrid, the ticket costs about AED 95 for a journey of 241 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 Etihad Airways, Air Europa, flynas and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 50m and costs around AED 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 29 for a 2h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Alamo, among others, in Barcelona.

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 AED 33. From Madrid, the ticket costs about AED 95 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around AED 280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,064 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)
AED 237+
Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 279+
Hotel Cap Roig
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 309+
htop Caleta Palace
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 281+
Aparthotel Comtat Sant Jordi
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 234+
htop Platja Park
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 202+

Hiring a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.