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Playa de Aro
4.5★ · 468 Google ratings · Castell d'Aro, Catalonia
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 80 m away · fills up
Water
26.1°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of Playa de Aro
Guide
Good to know
Explore quieter coves nearby
Cala Sacova to the left of Caleta Palace hotel offers a quieter alternative with good snorkeling conditions.
Plan water activities for families
The beach has shallow water near shore but deepens quickly, so monitor children closely in the water.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit outside summer peak
The beach becomes crowded with tourists during high season, making parking difficult and the promenade congested.
Expect windy conditions
One visitor noted the beach can be windy, which may affect comfort for sunbathing or water activities.
Budget for pricey seafront cafes
The promenade cafes are notably expensive compared to restaurants elsewhere in town.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
25.7°C · clear
Water
26.1°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.3 m · 3 s apart
Wind
6 km/h from the WSW
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 21:00 | High tide | ↑ |
Modelled · Open-Meteo
Last updated Sep 3, 10:14 PM.
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Questions
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Where do you park at Playa de Aro?
The nearest mapped parking area is 80 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
Does Playa de Aro have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
