11 reasons to buy a property in Platja d'Aro

Whether it is to settle there permanently, spend a holiday there or else to make a rental investment, thousands of French people choose the Costa Brava and more precisely Platja d ' Aro .

With Castell of Aro and S ' S'Agaró , Platja d' Aro is an entity of e Platja d ' Aro : a common of about 11 000 inhabitants in the county of Baix Empordà in the province of Girona in Catalonia.

This coastal city with many advantages is an ideal place for those who wish to make a real estate purchase .

T out on, discover all its benefits in detail.

A mild climate

Like the rest of the Costa Brava, Platja d ' Aro enjoys a Mediterranean climate: summers are hot, winters are mild and the sun shines more than 300 days a year.

Ideal weather conditions all year round which attract retirees, tourists, expatriates and even locals looking for real estate in the sun.

Proximity to France

Platja d ' Aro is a hundred kilometers from the French border and 1.5 hours from Perpignan.

The Figueras train station, located 1 hour from Platja d ' Aro, provides access to several major Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona and Portbou ...

Girona Airport is 30 minutes away and Barcelona Airport is around 1.5 hours.

Whether by plane, train or car, access is easy as is travel.

You will understand, visiting your family or friends or welcoming them will never be a problem. 

The beauty of the landscapes

Platja of Aro offers many sandy beaches with th with transparent but also paradisiacal creeks, including Platja Gran, Cala del Pi, Cala Rovira and Cala Sa Cova ...

You can also admire magnificent natural landscapes while walking on the Camino de ronda : a magnificent covered path along the coves of Platja d ' Aro .

Varied activities

In addition to swimming, Platja d ' Aro offers a large number of sports activities: tennis, hiking or mountain biking but also nautical activities (such as sailing, windsurfing, surfing, stand up paddle, kitesurf, jet ski, water ski or diving ...).

It is also possible to stroll through the Parc d'Els Estanys : a nature reserve where you can observe birds and discover the open-air exhibitions of large-format sculptures.

Children will enjoy the Aquadiver water park (open from June to September), the Costa Brava Parc Aventura tree climbing park, the Pp’s park and mini-golf… 

Heritage enthusiasts can visit the many places of interest nearby such as the medieval castle ( Castell de Benedormiens ) of Castell d ' Aro and the fortified church on the road between Platja d' Aro and Santa Cristina d ' Aro .

Gastronomy

In the many restaurants of Platja d ' Aro , you will enjoy the Spanish specialties (paella, salmorejo , fideuà , and gazpacho…) Catalan ( escalivada , prawns of palamós , fideu and crema catalana …) but also with fruit sea (prawns, lobsters, shrimps ...) and fish without forgetting the inevitable tapas to accompany with the wines of AOC Empordà . 

Ease of integration

Even if you do not yet speak Catalan or Castilian, it does not matter since Spanish is a relatively easy language to learn and that in Platja d ' Aro you will find many people speaking French especially in summer.

Indeed, during the summer period, you are sure to meet French-speaking tourists and speak your native language .

In addition, the traders, accustomed to the visits of the natives of the neighboring country, often speak French.

Security

Security and tranquility characterize this city. There is no doubt, in Platja d ' Aro (as in all the country), it is good to live there in summer as in winter.

The numerous infrastructures

As evoked by its slogan “ Platja d ' Aro - 365 dies” ( Playa de Aro - 365 days), Platja d' Aro is a lively city all year round. Therefore, this city remains dynamic even in winter and offers modern and quality infrastructure. 

Whether you want to live there or spend a pleasant holiday, you will find everything you need: supermarket, shop, health center, pharmacy, school, bank, restaurant, bar, disco…

Low cost of living

One of the other advantages of buying real estate in Platja d ' Aro ( and also in the whole country ) is the cost of living which is much lower than ours.

Food and basic necessities, public transport, clothing, leisure, restaurants ... everything (except telephony and internet access) is more attractive than in France.

A good rental investment

Because of its many assets (climate, activities, beaches, landscapes ...) Platja d ' Aro is a seaside resort which attracts thousands of tourists during the holidays but also many Barcelonians to spend a weekend by the sea.

Therefore, if you want to buy an apartment, a house or a villa in Platja d ' Aro , you are almost sure to get to rent it for a good part of the year and to get a return on your investment.

The real estate market

The real estate prices in this very touristy resort are the highest on the Costa Brava. However, they remain more attractive compared to those that can be found on the Côte d'Azur or in other Spanish cities .

Indeed, in Platja d ' Aro the price per square meter is around € 2,730 per m2 while it easily exceeds € 3,000, € 4,000 or even € 5,000 m2 in Barcelona, in the Bay of Palma or on the Ibiza Island.

In addition, the offer is extremely diverse: apartment with sea view, house with swimming pool, luxury villa in the “ Gavina ” district ... there is something for everyone and for all budgets!

You will understand, buying a property in Platja d ' Aro to spend a few months in the year , to settle there permanently or to rent it is a wise choice.

If you wish to be accompanied for your project, we invite you to contact our real estate agency in Platja d ' Aro .