Platja Gran is the main beach of Platja d'Aro — a broad, south-facing stretch of fine golden sand more than 2 km long, backed by a wide promenade lined with restaurants, ice cream stalls, and beach bars. It is well equipped: sun lounger rental, lifeguard towers, showers, and water sports including kayaks and pedal boats available for hire from mid-June to mid-September. The sea is shallow and calm, with good conditions for families with small children.
The beach is at its most crowded in August, when Spanish, French, and German holiday-makers pack the shore. Outside of the peak summer weeks, it has a much more relaxed feel — May, June, and September are comfortable, the sea warm enough to swim from late June onwards. The northern end of the beach connects to the Camí de Ronda coastal path, allowing you to walk to smaller and less crowded coves.