Castell-Platja d'Aro is located in the middle of the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain. Below is some interesting information about Platja d'Aro history. 

Early Settlers

In the Pinell area, some tombs were discovered and date back to approximately 2500 BC. Around 2000 BC, humans settled in the area of the Treumal and Vallvanera mountains. Some monuments remain from this era, such as the Menhir of Vallvanera, Terme de Belliu and Mas Ros and the Cova dels Moros Dolmen.

Pla de Palol

From the 1st to the 4th century AD, Romans occupied the area and began planting crops. Some of the ruins still stand to this day in Pla de Palol.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols

In the 5th century, the Saracens occupied the area until the 9th century, when they were driven out. A surge in population ensued and farmers settled and started cultivating the land. In 881, King Charlemagne appointed the Bishop of Girona to the Aro Valley territory. The first documented evidence of the area dates to 968 and listed the possessions of the monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

In 1041, the nobles, knights and religious authorities gave custody of the castle to the Monastery of Sant Feliu de Guíxols with the duty to protect the Aro Valley.

Fanals d'Aro

The land was cultivated throughout the years and in 1585, the new church of Fanals d'Aro was consecrated. In 1698, the different parishes in Aro Valley were incorporated with the crown and became the royal borough of the Aro Valley.

Santa Cristina d'Aro and Castell-Platja d'Aro

In 1858, after being a single township for several centuries, the Aro Valley was divided into six distinct areas, forming today's two towns: Santa Cristina d'Aro and Castell-Platja d'Aro.

Foc de Bisbal

In 1869, the elections brought forth problems that had been brewing for years with high rent and a centralized municipal model that offered little suffrage. As a result of the elections, all constitutional guarantees were suspended and the disarmament of the popular military service was ordered by the Central Government. The residents of Fanals supported the taking of arms and faced a number of government forces in the Foc de Bisbal.

Platja d'Aro

Between 1920 and 1931, several buildings were created, such as Senya Blanca, the pergolas at the Placa del Roserar, Casa Sibils and Casa Gorina, as well as the luxurious Hotel Monumental, the Baths of Sant Pol and the Hostal de la Gavina. The town changed its name in 1962 from Fanals d'Aro to Platja d'Aro. This change signaled the beginning of tourism for the town.