Lloret de Mar is a small resort town located in the northeastern part of Spain on the coast. It is one of the most popular destinations in Costa Brava and is 75 km from Barcelona.
Beaches
Since Lloret de Mar is on the coast, there are fabulous beaches to enjoy. You can bask in the sun, enjoy the Mediterranean waters, and sip a glass of Sangria. The beaches of Lloret de Mar consistently receive the Blue Flag award for cleanliness.
The main beach in Lloret de Mar is very popular and has white sand. Fenals Beach is nearby, less crowded, and has golden sand. Both offer an array of water sports including water skiing, jet skiing, and parasailing.
Things to See
The Sant Romà Church is a Gothic church built in 1522 which has been restored. It shows the influence of Byzantine, Renaissance, Moorish, and even Modernist architectural styles.
The Castle of Sant Joan is a castle from medieval times that defended the city from invasion by sea. It has been restored and offers a panoramic view of the area.
Two monuments that should not be missed are the beautiful Angel Monument that has an angel pointing up to Sant Pere del Bosc and the Monument to the Fisherman’s Wife that was placed on the beach on the 100th anniversary of the town.
The Santa Clotilde gardens are a lovely combination of landscaping and statuary. They were designed in the spirit of the Italian Renaissance.
Theme Parks
Water World is the largest water park in all of Europe and is located on the road to Vidreres. It has many rides to delight kids of all ages including a rubber raft ride that is 250 meters long.
Gnomo Park is another family theme park and it is located between Lloret de Mar and Blanes. It offers indoor and outdoor activities including a small animal farm.
Night Life
One thing about Lloret de Mar that keeps people coming back is the night life. It has over 100 bars and nightclubs that include pubs, karaoke bars, discos, and music bars and some of them stay open all night.
Lloret de Mar has many hotels, restaurants, and casinos for merry makers. It is known as the best party city in all of Costa Brava and is a favorite venue for bachelor and bachelorette parties.
