Castell-Platja d'Aro

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Castell-Platja d'Aro is a large holiday resort in the middle of the Costa Brava. It is formed from two parts: Castell d'Aro is the ancient village 3 km inland build around a medieval castle and fortified church on the road form Platja d'Aro to Santa Cristina d'Aro. Platja d'Aro was originally a small fishing village on the road from Palamós to Sant Feliu de Guíxols located on a large 2 km beach. It is now a major resort popular predominantly with Catalans or villa owning Northern Europeans.

The outskirts include a number of urbanisations including Mas Nou which offers spectacular views over the coast and a championship golf course.

Along the coast connecting the main beach with the many attractive small beaches is the camí de ronda.

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