Santa Cristina d'Aro facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Santa Cristina d'Aro
Location in Catalonia
Santa Cristina d'Aro
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | |
| Autonomous community | Catalonia | |
| Province | Girona | |
| Comarca | Baix Empordà | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 67.6 km2 (26.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,203 | |
| • Density | 76.97/km2 (199.34/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
17246
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Santa Cristina d'Aro is a small town in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain. It sits in the Aro river valley. The town is located where roads from Girona and Barcelona meet. These roads lead to coastal towns like Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Palamós. Many people who work in nearby holiday spots live here. You can also find the Costa Brava golf course just outside the town.
The area of Santa Cristina d'Aro includes several smaller villages. These are Romanyà de la Selva, Solius, and Bell-lloc. The municipality even reaches the coast, including a part called Canyet de Mar.
For many years, from 1892 to 1969, a special train line connected the town. This narrow-gauge railway linked Santa Cristina d'Aro to the city of Girona and the port of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Today, this old railway line has been turned into a greenway. A greenway is a path for walking and cycling, often built on old railway lines.
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What Museums Can You Visit?
Santa Cristina d'Aro is home to some interesting museums. They offer unique collections for visitors to explore.
The Enrique Sacristán Zarzuela Museum
This museum is all about zarzuela, a type of Spanish musical play. It's like a mix of opera and comedy. The collection honors the life of a singer named Enrique Sacristán. He spent his life performing in these musical shows.
The museum lets you step into the world of zarzuela. You can see funny drawings, costumes, old posters, and photos. It's a celebration of a life dedicated to music and singing.
The House of Magic: The Xevi Collection
This museum is also known as the Grand Museum of Magic. It's the first museum of its kind in Spain. The museum is located inside an old Catalan farmhouse built around 1800.
Inside, you'll find amazing exhibits related to magic. There are moving figures called automatons, magic devices from different times, and paintings. This collection was put together by Xevi, a famous international magician. He gathered these items during his long career performing magic shows around the world. The museum is recognized as one of the largest and most original magic museums globally.
Nativity Dioramas in the Monastery of Solius
At the Monastery of Solius, you can see beautiful nativity dioramas. These are detailed scenes showing the birth of Jesus. They were created by Gilbert Galceran. His work is known for its artistic and religious value. The dioramas show important moments, like Mary and Joseph getting engaged and the childhood of Jesus.
