Santa Cristina d'Aro, sea and mountains on the Costa Brava

Santa Cristina d'Aro, the best of the sea and the mountains

Santa Cristina d'Aro is a small town in the province of Girona. Its unbeatable location by the Mediterranean Sea together with the surrounding landscape make it the ideal place for lovers of the sea and the mountains .

Brief history of Santa Cristina d'Aro

According to archaeological remains, the municipality of Santa Cristina d'Aro has been inhabited since the late Romanization, in the sixth century. After the construction of its parish church during the 10th century, the town center grew.

Santa Cristina d'Aro was part of Castell d'Aro until in the 19th century it was separated to form its own municipality. Thanks to its strategic position and its good connections with different towns such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols or Girona, they have made Santa Cristina d'Aro an important nucleus of Girona's lands.

Neolithic remains of Santa Cristina d'Aro

Among its beautiful landscapes formed by forests of pines, oaks and cork oaks are archaeological remains such as the dolmen of the Cova d'en Daina , in Romanyà de la Selva. This Neolithic monument, located in the heart of the Gavarres Massif , consists of a gallery of houses 7 meters long and a burial chamber .

The essentials of Santa Cristina d'Aro

The town is located a few kilometers from the sea and just in a valley between mountains that make it the ideal place to practice a myriad of activities.

Sea and mountains: great offer of active tourism

The town is just 6 kilometers from the Costa Brava . You can easily reach the beaches of its neighbors such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols, s' Agaró and Platja d'Aro .

Further south, for lovers of the quietest coves, is the Cala del Senyor Ramon, Canyet Beach and Vallpresona Beach . All three are accessible on foot and, therefore, are very calm sea enclaves, perfect for enjoying the hot summer on the Costa Brava.

Around the town center, which is crossed by the Vall d'Aro, is the Gavarres massif , in the northern part, and the Sierra de Sant Grau, in the southern sector. These natural landscapes offer the possibility of hiking, mountain biking or horse riding . One of the must-see places is the Font Picant , a source of ferruginous and aerated water that can be reached on foot or by bicycle.

The Carrilet Route also passes through Santa Cristina d'Aro , a greenway that runs along the old narrow-gauge railway line and crosses three counties, from Girona to Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

Activities and sports for the whole family

In addition to hiking or mountain biking , the surroundings of Santa Cristina d'Aro have different activities for the whole family such as golf or adventure parks.

The Costa Brava Golf Club is a family club well known for its good services as well as its excellent location. It has a total of 27 holes and 10 km , with a technical route for the most experienced players, and a more relaxed one to get started in this sport.

Not far from Santa Cristina d'Aro, there are two adventure parks designed to be enjoyed with friends or family : Everest Costa Brava and Costa Brava Adventure Park . The latter is one of the largest adventure parks in southern Europe and offers 120 different activities.

Santa Cristina d'Aro is without a doubt one of the towns to buy a property on the Costa Brava , with its wide range of activities, restaurants and a unique environment between the sea and the mountains.

Typical gastronomy of the area

The combination of sea and mountains has been reflected in the local cuisine of Santa Cristina d'Aro . The mushroom is a major protagonist of local cuisine and every autumn there are monographic days on this culinary gem. In addition, during the month of October there is a Culinary Show so that visitors can enjoy the local delicacies prepared by 50 chefs.

How to get to Santa Cristina d'Aro

The town is located 92 km from the French border and 99 km from Barcelona . From Barcelona it takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes via the AP-7 Motorway. From France, also going down the same highway, you can arrive in just  1 hour and 30 minutes from Perpignan . The municipality is also well connected to central Catalonia via the C-25 road.

Public transport connections

If you travel by train , the nearest station is in Caldes de Malavella, 17 km away . This has a good connection thanks to the intercity bus lines. There are also direct buses from Girona and Barcelona. If you travel from Perpignan, you can go by train to Girona and then make the last stretch by bus.

Airports near Santa Cristina d'Aro

The three nearest airports are Girona-Costa Brava, Barcelona-El Prat and also Perpignan- Rivesaltes Airport , 129 km away.

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