One of just 19 Catalan Official Family Holiday Destinations, Platja d'Aro has grown from a small fishing village to a town that offers something for everyone. It is a fantastic place to rent one of our holiday villas if you are travelling to the Costa Brava with friends or family for a holiday.

Platja d'Aro is the beach area just 3km from the nearest town of Castells d'Aro. A town steeped in history with Castillo de Benedormiens, a castle which dates back to 1041 being one of the main attractions. There are medieval towers to see here and El Parque dels Estanys, a 150,000 m2 wildlife park which has over 250 species of birds. Daily walking tours and lookout points are just some of the attractions at this very popular local gem.

If you really want to partake in a local custom and you are in the area on the 23rd April, remember to buy a book and a rose to give to your significant other. The 23rd April is St Jordi's Day (Saint George's Day), the patron saint of Catalonia. On this day couples buy each other a rose and a book, often from the numerous stalls which local shopowners open up in a special fair just for the occasion. There is a lacemaking event on the same day, so if books aren't your thing, you can always buy some handmade lace and give that as a unique gift when you get back home.

One of the biggest social gatherings of the year is the town's answer to Oktoberfest. A beer festival takes place every October, with both local and international beers served straight from the keg. Held in the town square, each year there is a different commemorative pitcher available to sample the beers in and take home with you.

Platja d'Aro is just 80 km from Barcelona and 43km from Girona, giving you two options for airports to fly into when you arrive. You can take advantage of easy connections to major European airports at Barcelona, or low-cost airlines at Girona.

If you are looking to rent a holiday home for a week, a month or even longer, check out our homes in Platja d'Aro and combine the best of two worlds - a fantastic beach and local cultural activities, just what you need for a relaxing holiday!