The main beach of Platja d’Aro, simply known as Platja Gran, stretches for more than two kilometres along the coast, which makes it the second largest beach on the Costa Brava, second only to the beach shared by Sant Antoni de Calonge and Palamós.
At first glance, its size is the only remarkable thing about Platja Gran. To discover its full potential one should walk along its entire length because the most exciting findings await you on either end of the long beach.
The southernmost point of Platja Gran is where the mouth of the river Ridaura is found, as well as the yacht club of Platja d’Aro, and the park Pineda de Riuet whose mighty pine trees offer welcome shade in the height of summer. The northernmost point is remarkable for Cavall Bernat, a phallic-shaped natural monument that gave the neighbouring promenade its name.
