Car Hire in Platja d'Aro

Tourist information on Platja d'Aro

. Platja d'Aro is located in the heart of the Costa Brava, right next to well-known towns such as Palamós and Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Platja d'Aro has become one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Costa Brava, where it mixes cultural and leisure attractions. A hire car will make it easy to visit this town and the surrounding area of the Baix Empordà.
In terms of leisure, Platja d'Aro stands out for its coves and beaches, ideal for the whole family and friends. Its clean, crystal-clear coves make this town a destination of choice for family tourists. In addition to this, the town's sporting activities are numerous, organising major national football and basketball events. In this way, its facilities are equipped to please all sportsmen and women who visit Platja d'Aro.


Moreover, its nightlife and shopping offer make it one of the most lively towns on the Costa Brava. Don't hesitate to hire a car to visit this magnificent town. On the other hand, the municipality preserves its heritage interest. Villages such as Castell d'Aro and S'Agaró still have buildings and streets from the 11th century. You can drive to them with your hire car.

Historical centre of Platja d'Aro

Castell d'Aro is the oldest part of the municipality. Here you will find buildings dating back to the 11th century, such as the medieval castle of Benedormiens, declared an Asset of National Cultural Interest. Next to it is the church of Santa Maria, an architectural beauty in Gothic style. Although the streets of Castell d'Aro are narrow, all cars can circulate without any problem. So if you have hired a rental car, don't worry, it is accessible.

If Castell d'Aro is 3 km from Platja d'Aro in the direction of Girona, the other part of Platja d'Aro called S'Agaró is 3 km in the direction of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. These are distant places that you will definitely need the vehicle you took with your car hire in Platja d'Aro.

This small village called S'Agaró was built in 1920 for the bourgeoisie of the time. Nowadays it is a destination of choice for people with high purchasing power from Russia, the Netherlands or Spain itself. The area is chosen as a summer residence by many families from Barcelona, Gerona or Madrid. In this core area, our car hire company also offers home deliveries.


S'Agaró has several hotels ready to meet your accommodation needs. The Barcarola hotel is open all year round. Its personalised service makes it one of the most popular hotels in S'Agaró. On one side of the bay you can find the Hostal de la Gavina, one of the most luxurious hotels on the Costa Brava. The Hostal de la Gavina is the only five-star resort hotel in Catalonia and is frequented by celebrities and people with high purchasing power. We would also like to highlight the hotel Caleta Park, just across the bay from the Hostal de la Gavina. All of them work year after year with the car hire service in Platja d'Aro of Ganxó Rent a Car.

Platja d'Aro Carnival

. The Platja d'Aro Carnival is one of the most important and outstanding in the whole area. Its streets are filled with people in costume, taking part in a street parade that runs through the town from north to south. Ganxó Via Rent a Car stresses that during this weekend, the influx of cars and visitors is comparable to that of summer, so it is recommended to arrive in the city in advance.

Beer Festival

. This is one of the most popular festivals held in the coastal town of Platja d'Aro. For a week, Platja d'Aro fills up with beer-related events. We recommend visiting it with your hire car.

Restaurants in Platja d'Aro

. The fabulous town in the province of Girona has leisure as its main attraction. That is why you will find a restaurant on every corner. In Platja d'Aro there is a wide variety of restaurants: typical Catalan food, Italian pizzerias, typical Spanish inns, international restaurants and many more. With your rental car you can visit any of these places. Ganxó Via Rent a Car recommends you to visit "Friends", a restaurant right in front of the promenade of Platja d'Aro. Its owners, coming from Holland, have made this restaurant a reference of the gastronomy in the municipality, based on a personalised treatment and a very recommendable food. We also recommend that you go with your hire car to "La Tagliatella", an Italian restaurant specialising in pizzas and pastas.

Beaches and coves in Platja d'Aro

. The coves and beaches of Platja d'Aro are known by all tourists to be among the best on the whole of the Costa Brava. There are a variety of long beaches and small coves hidden along the coastline. Most of them can be reached with your rental car.


Cala del Pi: Probably the most spectacular cove. Cala del Pi is made up of fine golden sand. The view from the top is magnificent. Its crystal clear water has made it famous and has been published on the covers of different magazines and tourism-related portals. It is easily accessible if you drive to it with your rental car. Nearby you will find numerous car parks that are used by cars that have made their way to the cove.

Cala Sa Cova: It is smaller than Cala del Pi, but also accessible with your rental car.



Cala Rovira: It is the second longest beach after Platja de Aro's Playa Grande. In the summer months, the beach is very busy. It is difficult to park with your rental car.

Platja sa Conca: Renting a car is essential to reach this beautiful cove. This beach is located in the middle of the Urbanisation La Gavina, the most exclusive area of the Costa Brava. Restricted to all cars.

Platja Gran: Beach located in the urban area of the city. It is very busy during the summer months. Finding parking with your hire car will be difficult to get to the beach. We recommend that you leave your car in a public or private car park that you will find 400 metres from the beach in the direction of the centre.

Golf Courses in Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro has a wonderful golf course in its municipality. With your hire car, you can head to the Club de Golf d'Aro-Mas Nou, which is located on the mountain of the same town called "Mas Nou". A beautiful course that is located in a privileged area of the Costa Brava thanks to its impressive views and exclusivity.
However, by renting a car from our car hire, you can drive and also play on other courses in the province of Girona. We highlight the PGA Caldes de Malavella, a world-class course where important national and international tournaments have been held.

Discotheques in Platja d'Aro

After Lloret de Mar, Platja d'Aro is the epicentre of nightlife on the southern Costa Brava. In this pretty town on the Costa Brava you will find a large number of bars such as Tam Tam, Charlies or the Skull with different atmospheres and styles of music. The discotheques are also numerous in this town. The most outstanding is Malibu, which stands out for its select atmosphere and where every year different national and international celebrities pass through this discotheque in Platja d'Aro. Other outstanding discotheques in Platja d'Aro are "Loft", now with a different name "Aura", aimed at an audience over 25 years of age, and "Zsa Zsa", dedicated to all styles and ages, always from 18 years of age. Don't miss out by booking your car hire in Platja d'Aro to take you to enjoy the world of nightlife. We stress that you should go to Platja d'Aro in advance due to the large number of cars that are in the town and make it difficult to find parking. However, do not drive if you have been drinking alcohol.

Routes to do with your hire car

. When you leave Platja d'Aro with your hire car heading north, one of the recommended destinations is Figueres, where you will find the Dalí Museum. Then, if you take your hire car again and drive south, you will arrive in Girona. What are you waiting for to hire a car to discover these wonders?
At Ganxó Via Rent a Car we also recommend the villages near Platja d'Aro such as Peratallada or Palau-Sator. Both are just 20 minutes away with your hire car.
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