Santa Cristina d'Aro

Santa Cristina d'Aro lies 4 kilometres from the coast, centrally between Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Platja d'Aro, and is one of the most authentic Catalan villages in the region. The village has its own character — a picturesque centre with historic church, local shops and restaurants, an active community life and a broad mix of permanent residents and international buyers. What sets Santa Cristina apart is the combination of a quiet, green living environment with excellent daily facilities and proximity to the coast and two major coastal towns. Golf Costa Brava, opened in 1968, is one of the oldest and most renowned golf courses in the region and gives the village an additional international cachet.

Facilities are good: supermarkets, schools, basic medical care, restaurants and sports facilities. The extensive forests of the Parc Natural de les Gavarres literally begin behind the village. Girona Airport is around 35 minutes away, Barcelona an hour and a half. Sant Feliu de Guíxols is 5 minutes away, Platja d'Aro too.

Nature & activities

• Parc Natural de les Gavarres — directly behind the village, with extensive walking and MTB routes through impressive deciduous forests.
• Golf Costa Brava — one of the oldest and most renowned golf courses on the Costa Brava, 2 km from the centre. Surrounded by beautiful nature with sea views.
• Romanyà de la Selva — the medieval hamlet in the Gavarres with a megalithic dolmen, a short drive away. Spectacular views over the region.
• Horse riding — several equestrian centres in the area around Santa Cristina, popular with riders of all levels.

Living & neighbourhoods

• Centre — authentic Catalan village houses and smaller apartments. Characterful and affordable. Popular with permanent residents who want to live locally.
• Golf Costa Brava urbanisation — luxury villas directly around the golf course, with golf and sea views. One of the most sought-after zones for international buyers in the region.
• Les Teules / Roca de Malvet — spacious villa urbanisations in wooded surroundings, a short distance from the centre. Popular with families seeking space and tranquillity.
• Vall Repòs — green villa district in the Gavarres, quieter and more inland. Ideal for those seeking maximum privacy and nature.
• Bell Lloch — smaller, quiet villa district with a good location between Santa Cristina and the coast.

Practical

• ✅ Authentic Catalan village life, active all year round
• ✅ Extensive nature (Gavarres) directly behind the village
• ✅ Renowned Golf Costa Brava 2 km away
• ✅ Sant Feliu and Platja d'Aro 5 minutes away
• ✅ Lower property prices than the coastal towns
• ❌ No beach of its own — car needed for the coast
• ❌ Limited international school offering in the village itself
• ❌ Less well known to international buyers than Begur or Pals

More information: Municipality of Santa Cristina d'Aro · Costa Brava — Santa Cristina d'Aro