Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar, The ultimate holiday resort for energetic people, nature and culture lovers.

Looking for more excitement than just laying on the beach, find out what Lloret de Mar has to offer you. You will have a holiday of a lifetime! Visit Lloret de Mar in the Costa Brava! In the south of the Costa Brava in Spain, you will find the very lively and popular resort Lloret de Mar.
Lloret de Mar is one of the most popular seaside resort in Spain and therefore attracts over 1000nds of tourists from all over Europe. Lloret de Mar is also known as the ultimate party paradise for young people and therefore for party location number 1 on the Costa Brava in Spain.

Lloret de Mar offers a fabulous nightlife with many discos and bars.
However, Lloret de Mar definitely has much more to offer than just partying. Thanks to the beautiful beaches, the many nearby attractions and the beautiful natureparks in the surrounding, Lloret de Mar is also very suitable for those how are looking to discover the real Spain!

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What to do in Lloret de Mar

If you have to believe the media, the only cultural thing Lloret de Mar has to offer is a jug of Sangria.
Nothing is less true, Lloret de Mar and its surroundings have plenty of cultural attractions that are well worth a visit during your vacation.
Just look around and you will soon see what beautiful things the former fishing village of Lloret de Mar has left to cultural heritage. There is plenty to do and see in Lloret de Mar that is worthwhile visiting during your holidays in this amazing city.

From the beach of Lloret de Mar you can walk along the coastal path to Dona Marinera, the fisherman's wife of Lloret de Mar. It is however not the Statue of Liberty in New York Bay,but the place in Lloret de Mar is definitely worth visiting (especially at sunset). There are rumors that if you touch the feet of the fisherman's wife and look at the horizon at the same time you can make a wish which will come true.
If you continue to follow the coastal path along the beautiful Cala Banys you should definitely take a look at the Castell de San Joan. The castle was built early in the 11th century, but unfortunately in the 14th century it was made almost equal with the ground. In the 15th and 16th centuries the castle was renovated into a similar appearance of the present ruin, so you can imagine what it looked like then. Your imagination becomes reality during the great summer festival in July. Every year they organize a sea procession with a trip to the church, Ermita Santa Cristina. One of the real beauties of Lloret de Mar.

There is far more nature to see than only the sea, On a sunny day one of the Botanical Gardens invites you to come for a relaxing stroll. Step into the Garden Tour bus that leaves from the bus station in Lloret de Mar and step off at some several stops, such as the botanical gardens. Near to Lloret de Mar is the garden of Santa Clotilde. There are two more in the area, Pinya de Rosa and Marimurtra.
The garden tour bus also has a stop at the boulevard of Lloret de Mar. When you get of the bus at the boulevard you can just walk to Iglesia de Sant Roma. A beautiful impressive Gothic church with influences of the Renaissance. Once you´ve turned around the corner of the busy shopping street you will be amazed of this unique building you will see. At the left of the entrance you can enter the part of the church. Outdoor you can discover more beautiful details of Lloret de Mar.
In the residential area Roca Grossa you can find an archetypal outdoor museum, Puig de Castellet. The ruin tells her story of a small residential community in the 3rd century before chr, that tried to find security behind a large wall with towers.

Shopping!
With or without money almost every women loves to shop! It is great to walk along the beautiful boutiques and interesting shops. Lloret de Mar has a nice center with plenty of shops.
Whether you are looking for shoes, clothing or souvenirs you can walk around in the cozy shopping street for hours.
Many famous shops are present in the center such as the Mango, Shana, Pimkie, Vives, etc.

Do you prefer the stroll around on markets. Many villages have a weekly market. And off course Lloret de Mar can´t stay behind! Every Tuesday morning, you can visit the market of Lloret de Mar between 08:30 and 14:00 on Avinguda del Rieral

Activities

Excursions

Have you seen all the attractions in Lloret de Mar but are you still excited to see more cultural sights.
There are many excursions which you can do from Lloret de Mar, visit the authentic city Girona or visit the famous Gaudi Museum in Barcelona. Do you prefer a day in a fun wild water park or maybe a relaxing day on the catamaran. Do you like music and socializing? Then the excursion to La Siesta & La Masia is definitely something for you, your family and friends!

Lloret de Mar has a lovely beautiful hilly area. A quad or jeep safari is the perfect activity to enjoy it.
Drive or let yourself drive through the beautiful nature of Lloret de Mar. Visit places you would never go to.

Read more to know how you can complete your holiday with these fantastic and very special excursions.

The Beaches

Temperatures are rising, so what would be more relaxing than a day on the beach!
A comfortable sun bed, a parasol besides you, a bottle of sunscreen in your hand and a beach towel underneath you, you are ready for a day on the beach!
Lloret the Mar will certainly not disappoint you with its miles of beaches. Thanks to the many different bays there is a large diversity of size, crowds and environment.
All beaches have been awarded by the Blue flag, which means that the beaches are clean, equipped with showers, toilets, lifeguards and much more.

Read more for an overview of the various beaches Lloret de Mar has to offer.

Places to eat and drink in Lloret de Mar

Tapas, Paella, Pasta, Pizza, or just a simple burger. Lloret de Mar has more than enough choice. You won´t have to worry that you might be homesick for the food of your country because Lloret de Mar has it all.

Especially for you we have put the best, the nicest and the ones with the most atmosphere in an overview below.


Enjoyed your evening meal and ready for a nightcap? Or has your evening just started!?
There is always something to do in the lively Lloret de Mar. Enjoy a drink during a poker game in the Casino of Lloret de Mar or chill out in one of the bars. LLoret de Mar is international and had a place everyone’s likes.

The nightlife

Lloret de Mar, famous for its Sunny Summers and beautiful beaches but most of all well known as the ultimate location to party! No wonder every year more than thousands of youngsters come to this amazing city to celebrate their summer holidays. With more than 400bars, restaurants and discotheques Lloret de Mar has more than enough to offer.

If you just like to relax on a terrace with a delicious cocktail or you want to dance all night, this incredible city full of excitement has it all. Lloret de Mar is a city that never sleeps. Up to sunrise you can party in the many discotheques which you can find on the strip and in the heart of the center.

It doesn´t matter if you like trance, dance or R&B you can all find it here. Best part, you won´t need a taxi because all bars and discotheques are in walking distance so you can just hop to one and another. Is it expensive? For most clubs you will have to pay entrance between 12 and 15euros but because of the many tour operations it is easy to get hold of a club-card which gives you terrific discounts and sometimes even free entrance or drinks.

To give you an idea of the diversity of clubs, below are listed some of the hottest and most popular clubs you can find in Lloret de Mar.

Special holidays

In Spain they have special events that are celebrated. Spanish people definitely know how to celebrate! If you happen to be in Lloret de Mar or its area in that period it is good to be aware of the holidays. Maybe you can join the party!

April 23 - In some countries, Valentine's day is the day of love. In Catalunyathe has a similar feast called San Jordi. Women throughout Catalunya get roses from their husbands, friends and lovers.

23 to 24 June - On the night of 23rd to 24th of June, is the feast of San Juan (San Juan's birthday). It is an tradition that they announce the summer by making a fire on the beach and popping firecrackers. In Catalunya, the party usually ends with coca de San Juan. This is a special cake made with Cava (a typical Spanish sparkling wine).

23 to 30 June - Fireworks are almost a basic ingredient for a party. During the fireworks competition in Blanes (the neighboring village of Lloret de Mar) the best fireworks are shown. Enjoy the spectacle. Just make sure you are on time, before 22:00 in Playa de Blanes so you will have on of the best spots. Every year thousands of people travel to Blanes just to see one of the major fireworks spectacles of Spain!

July 24 - The most famous celebration in Lloret de Mar, Fiesta de Santa Cristina on July 24. On this day they celebrate the patron saint of Santa Cristina.The celebration consists a pilgrimage to the chapel and dancing on the square outside the town hall.

Late November - Medieval market in the old town center of Lloret de Mar.

Travel information

Location

Lloret de Mar, you know it´s in Spain but where exactly is it again?
In the north of Spain in the Costa Brava, about 75 kilometers from Barcelona you will find the very popular resort Lloret de Mar. The beach of Lloret de Mar is 7kilometer long and 45 meters wide, divided into different bays.Along the beach you will find a long boulevard decorated with beautiful exotic palm trees that gives you the ultimate holiday atmosphere.

Climate

Looking for a sunny summer holiday, Lloret de Mar is the place to be. Lloret de Mar has a Mediterranean climate which means hot summers and mild winters. So don´t forget your sunscreen, a day unprotected on the beach and you will be red for sure. Do you like swimming, from the end of June the seawater has a pleasant temperature, before this date the sea temperature is below 20 degrees. Although ithe summers are warm and sunny in Lloret de Mar, there can also be some heavy rain and/or thunderstorms from time to time. But don´t worry, It hardly ever rains more days in a row.

Transport

Thanks to its perfect location, Lloret de Mar can easily be reached both by car as by plane. The city is located about 100km from the French border and is located between two airports, Girona and Barcelona.

To Lloret de Mar
By using the motorways you can drive with your own car to Lloret de Mar. From the French border and from Girona/Barcelona you have to take the AP7. If you come by airplane you can also take the taxi from the airport so you don´t have to pay attention on the road and the chance of getting lost is nil.

For a little more excitement, but still comfortable, reliable and speed you can choose the train, The beds in the sleeping train are surprisingly very comfortable, you can even stretch your legs (if you´re not taller than 2.00m).

Easily from A to B by plane. You can fly to Barcelona El Prat (IATA: BCN, ICAO: LEBL) or Girona Airport (IATA: GRO, ICAO: EMPTY). Girona Airport is closer, unfortunately not all airlines fly to this airport. On the other hand sometimes the flights to Barcelona are cheaper depending on where you fly from. When planning your holiday don´t forget the trip from the airport to Lloret de Mar. From Girona airport you can take a bus that brings you directly to the center of Lloret de Mar. From Barcelona city center, you can take the train towards Blanes. From there you can take the bus to Lloret de Mar.

From any airport you can also book in advance online the shuttle transfer or a private taxi. At the airport you can also find some local agencies that offer you transfer.

A tip from us is to think about hirering a car. Rent your car at the airport and drive directly to your villa so you won´t have to carry all your luggage. No waiting times and no changing transfer. Very practical! It is also handy during your holiday, you can go wherever you want whenever you want.

Getting around in Lloret de Mar.
Public transport in and around Lloret de Mar is well represented. From Lloret de Mar you can take a bus and go to villages in the area but you can also take the bus to Barcelona. Alternatively, you can take the train from Blanes to Barcelona, the train stops in several resorts such as Santa Susanna, Calella and Mataro.
For relatively low prices you can also take a taxi that brings you from point to point. Ask in advance for a price and avoid unpleasant surprises. The prices can vary depending on date, time, luggage.

Travel documents

To enter Spain you will need a valid passport or valid identity card. We advise young people to always take there ID when they go out at night, some clubs may ask for it when you want to enter the club.

Language

As you probably already know they speak Spanish in Spain. Fortunately most people that live and work in Lloret de Mar speak perfectly English. Practiced some Spanish sentences before your arrival but can´t understand a word the Spanish are saying? Many Spaniards in Lloret de Mar speak Catalan which is different from the Spanish language.

UTC

In Lloret de Mar is the default time zone is UTC / GMT +1 h. Also known as the Central European Time zone.

Lloret de Mar also has summer and winter time where you resistance the clock one hour.

Currency

In Spain you have the euro as in most European countries. The best way to get cash is by using a ATM. In Lloret de Mar you can find an ATM on almost every street corner. It is comment to give a tip to waiters, guides and taxi drivers of about 5 to 10%. Of course it is entirely up to you if you find the service tip worthy.

Health info

Afraid of needles, good news! Vaccinations are not required.

Water

In Lloret de Mar the tap water is drinkable. However it is not recommended, in some areas there is still to much chlorine in it.It is no problem to use the water for brushing your teeth but for drinking we would advise you to buy bottles of water. You can buy a 5 liter bottle for only 1,20euro.

Safety

Lloret de Mar is a safe city to get out and about and even at night it is safe to walk around. Advised is to look after your bags, regularly pickpockets are active in the busy shopping streets or in the bars and discotheques. Keep your bag close to you.

Important Phone numbers

We always hope you won’t need it but just in case we have put some important phone numbers below.

Calls to countries in Europe

Want to make a phone call during your holiday in Lloret de Mar but forgot the landcode. You can all find them below.


Would you like to have more information?

Oficina de Turismo, the tourist office in Lloret de Mar
For specific, detailed information you can always contact "Oficinas de Turismo".
For example if you need a map of Lloret de Mar, more information about excursions, hiking or cycling in the area.

Oficina de Turismo - Museo del Mar
Oficina de Turismo - Central (Avinguda de les Alegries, on the road from Lloret de Mar to Waterworld / Vidreres)
Oficina de Turismo - Terminal (bus Lloret de Mar)
Oficina de Turismo - Playa de Fenals (on the beach of the district Fenals )

Lloret de Mar, you're in control!

Make your holiday as Luxurious as you want it to be.
Lloret de Mar offers you plenty of activities, excursions and relaxation. An exciting evening out in the town, from chilling on a terrace to dancing up to sunrise. And for the children a thrilling ride on the banana boat or go with the whole family on a jeep safari to discover the inland of the Costa Brava. Need a moment of relaxation, go to a Spa and Wellness or take a walk in to the breathtaking botanical gardens.

You´ve probably noticed that Lloret de Mar isn´t only a place to party. It definitely has more to offer. And the good part is that you can have it all for an affordable low price! When are you coming to Lloret de Mar?

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