Besides a vibrant nightlife and countless activities for young & old Lloret de Mar is also known for its beautiful beaches. One of the most beautiful beaches in Lloret de Mar is the Fenals beach. With a length of 700 meters and a width of about 50 meters, Fenals beach is the second largest beach in Lloret de Mar. Playa de Lloret, near the center and on the boulevard of Lloret de Mar., is biggest one. The big advantage of Fenals beach is that it is a lot less crowded. This makes this beautiful beach ideal for families or couples who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Do you want to know everything about the Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar; where exactly it is, what amenities are there, what fun activities you can practice here and the accommodations that you can rent near the beach, then read on!
Playa de Lloret vs. Playa Fenals
Lloret de Mar has 8 beautiful beaches and bays, all with clear azure waters of the Mediterranean. This in combination with a wonderful Mediterranean climate makes Lloret de Mar perfect for anyone who wants to relax on the beach. The largest and most famous beaches of Lloret de Mar are Playa de Lloret in the center and located next to it Playa de Fenals. Despite the fact that both beaches are large they have a significant difference: peace and space!
Playa de Lloret, due to its location in the center and on the boulevard, is popular among young people and Playa Fenals is more popular among families and couples. For example, there is less party atmosphere, but there are several cozy beach bars for a refreshing drink or a little snack. Also on the Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar, just as on Playa de Lloret, there are many facilities and water sports activities available! The Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar is certainly not boring, it is simply ideal for people who want to enjoy a slightly quieter beach day.
So if you want a vibrant beach day full of action and adventure, Playa de Lloret is the best choice for you! If you want a little more peace and space, then the beautiful Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar is “The place to be”! If you want to know more about the beaches of Lloret de Mar, take a look at: the 8 beautiful beaches in Lloret de Mar!
Where is Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar?
Fenals is located in the beautiful bay of Punta de Fenals, west of the bustling nightlife and touristy Playa de Lloret. You will find at the east of the beach the Castle of San Joan, which you also have a beautiful view from Fenals beach. You can also take part of it from Fenals beach through the famous Caminos de Ronda towards the castle of San Joan, all the way to Cala Banys and then end at the southern end of the main beach of Lloret de Mar, Playa de Lloret.
In the west of Fenals Beach in Lloret de Mar, you will find the idyllic Botanic Gardens of Santa Clotilde (near Blanes). This way you can perfectly combine a wonderful day on the beach of Fenals with a visit to the beautiful gardens. Enjoy the thousands of different exotic flowers and plants, the splashing fountains and marble statues of mermaids. You will find more information about the sights in Lloret de Mar here!
How to reach the Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar
As mentioned, the beautiful Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar lies in the west of the bustling center of Lloret de Mar. Although the beach is just outside the center, it is still good and easy to reach. From the center it's about 10 to 15 minutes walk to the beach (1 kilometer). If you do not want to walk or have a lot of beach stuff with you, you can go to Lloret de Mar by bus to Fenals . It stops directly at the beach.
Another option is to go by car to Fenals . You can park your car for free along the boulevard at Fenals beach. For the disabled, there are of course a few free parking spaces available close to the beach!
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Facilities on Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar.
The beautiful Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar is fully equipped. In fact, in addition to a towel, you don't need to bring anything to Fenals, because all the essentials for a successful beach day are already there. So you can rent a comfortable lounger and umbrella, which is certainly not an unnecessary luxury in the bright Spanish sun. In terms of hygiene, there are many facilities such as showers, public toilets and enough bins available. In the unlikely event that something happens, you can of course contact the person present lifeguards or first aid post (in the summer months).
Along the Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar there is also a nice boulevard with free parking and several nice beach bars. Do you want to buy a souvenir or nice beach accessories such as sunglasses, sunscreen or beach toys for the children? No problem, you can go to one of the nice kiosks or shops on the boulevard!
Activities on Fenals beach near Lloret de Mar
Even though Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar is perfect for a quiet and relaxing beach day, there is also plenty to do. This beautiful beach offers lots of fun activities, both on the water and the sand. Of course you can enjoy between sunbathing a cooling dip in the sea. The water at Fenals is exceptionally blue, clean and clear. In addition, in the summer months it has a pleasant temperature of around 24 degrees and the beach slopes very gradually.
This makes the Fenals beach an ideal place for less experienced swimmers and children. Due to the open area of the beach, sometimes there can be high waves, but for children this is especially fun to play in the surf. Also snorkel enthusiasts can enjoy themselves thanks to the beautiful clear and clean water at the Fenals beach. The rocky outcrops at the ends of the beach are home to all kinds of colorful fish. Those who prefer to stay on dry land can participate to a beach volleyball match or stretch the legs during a brisk beach walk. You can walk all the way from here to Blanes!
Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar is also an ideal beach for real water enthusiasts and sports enthusiasts. You can reach here Water Sports Lloret, right on the beach of Lloret de Mar, all kinds of fun water sports, such as jet skiing, water skiing or a round on the banana boat. Another great experience is parasailing, enjoy a great height from an unparalleled view over Lloret de Mar and the Costa Brava.
Read on here to learn more about the Best Water Activities in Lloret de Mar: Top 20!
Eating and drinking at Fenals beach
A fun beach day is only complete with good food and drinks. After all, that's what you're in Spain for. Also at Fenals beach in Lloret de Mar you can choose from the tastiest Spanish dishes, snacks and drinks.
At the beach bar at the entrance of the beach you can buy cold drinks and snacks to take away. But of course it is even more fun to take a break and sit somewhere to eat. You can go for coffee or soft drinks to cafe Chiringuito Sunshine . Or go for a nice fresh cocktail at thePunta Garbi. This nice lounge is perfect to have a drink at the end of the day and enjoy the breathtaking view. In addition to fruity drinks, light meals and snacks are also served here.
Go to restaurant Planiol. Here you can enjoy on the terrace traditional Spanish dishes and local specialtiessuch as fresh fish and tapas. Of course with a good glass of wine and the setting sun. Isn't beach view a must? Then walk a little further into town and enjoy one of the many restaurant and bars which Lloret de Mar has to offer!
If you want to know more about the beach bars in Lloret de Mar, take a look at: The 13 Best Beach Tents in Lloret de Mar.
Accommodations near Fenals beach
If a holiday at the beach of Fenals in Lloret de Mar sounds like something to you, it is of course also wise to see if there is a suitable accommodation for you. For example, there are several nice apartments directly on Fenals beach, but also luxury holiday villas with private pool and beautiful views are possible! And no, this does not have to be expensive in Lloret de Mar, but you just have to know where to look and at which holiday home provider it is best to go.
To make it a little easier for you check 21 Tips for a Top Holiday in Lloret de Mar !