Lloret de Mar

Lloret de Mar is the Costa Brava's most famous resort town, known for its expansive golden beaches, vibrant nightlife, and purpose-built tourist infrastructure. While it attracts large crowds of young holidaymakers, the town also has a historic old town and some notable Modernista buildings.

By Plane

The nearest airports are accessible by road. Car hire is recommended for the region.

By Train

Regional Renfe Media Distancia trains connect the main towns. AVE high-speed services serve Badajoz (for Extremadura) and Camp de Tarragona (for Catalunya).

By Car / Road

Easy access from the AP-7 motorway (junction 9) via the GI-682.

Historic centres are best explored on foot. For inter-town travel, a car or bus is recommended.

• Platja de Lloret — a 1.6 km golden sand beach, the centrepiece of the resort.

• Jardins de Santa Clotilde — a stunning Renaissance-style terraced garden overlooking the sea, designed by Nicolau Maria Rubió i Tudurí. €5.

• Castell d'en Plaja — a mock-medieval castle on a cliff offering panoramic views.

• Visit Water World (Aqualeon), the largest water park on the Costa Brava.

• Party at the famous Lloret nightclubs — St. Trop, Tropics, and Mojito.

• Take a boat trip along the Costa Brava.

• El Trull d'en Francesc (C. del Consolat de Mar, 1) — exceptional Catalan seafood. Mid-range.

Local wines and vermouth are the traditional choices.

Budget

Budget guesthouses and hostales offer private rooms from €30–45 per night.

Mid-range

Mid-range: Hotel Acapulco — 3-star beachfront hotel, doubles from €50–90.

Upscale

Paradores and luxury rural hotels offer doubles from €80–160 per night.

• Local craft products and artisanal foods
• Iberian ham and other cured meats
• Local wine and olive oil

• Barcelona — the cosmopolitan capital of Catalan culture with Gaudí's masterpieces
• Costa Brava — stunning coves, medieval villages, and the Dalí Triangle
• Pyrenees — hiking, skiing, and Romanesque churches in the Vall de Boí