Lloret de Mar Travel Guide

Lloret de Mar is a wonderful coastal town in Catalonia situated on the Mediterranean. Located in the province of Costa Brava, Lloret de Mar is the most popular of the tourist destinations in the region and mainly caters to the 18 to 30 year old demographic.

The tourism in Lloret de Mar is seasonal with the late spring and summer being the times of choice. This seasonal tourism is because of the warm climate and the seven kilometres of golden beaches bringing sun seekers to Lloret de Mar.

The main tourism for Lloret de Mar comes from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

Although Lloret de Mar has found itself to have a tag for younger people who have a passion for sun, sea and sangria the town is also steeped in history and has many amazing places of historical and cultural value to visit.

History

Lloret de Mar is a very old town that has archaeological evidence of both Roman and Iberian settlements, this dates the town to over two thousand years old although evidence suggest it could have had older settlements.

Earliest written evidence has Lloret de Mar under the name Loredo from which the current name was derived. Although a quiet town Lloret de mar did encounter many attacks by the Saracens in the middle ages.

Interestingly the town centre was based inland until about two to three hundred years ago to stop Algerian and Turkish pirates besieging the town by boat. In the 18th century the town became more commercial as a port and the centre moved towards the seas edge.

Sights to visit

Church of Sant Romà: A church in the Gothic style built in 1522 as a place of refuge for the people of Lloret de Mar during times of conflict when Algerian and Turkish pirates attacked.

Castle of Sant Joan: A wonderful castle built in the eleventh century for no other reason than to protect the town from invading forces like the English fleet in 1805.

Monument to the Fisherman’s Wife: A touching bronze statue erected in 1966 as a way to commemorate the town of Lloret de Mar. The statue has since become an endearing symbol of the town.

Iberian settlements at Puig de Castellet and Montbarbat: For those interested in history of old a visit to one or both of the Iberian settlements is a must. At the settlements you can enjoy the old world excavations and architecture of old ruins.

Sanctuary of Sant Pere del Bosc: The Santuary of Sant Pere del Bosc was built in the tenth to eleventh century and was a hermitage for St Benedictine Monks until the seventeenth century. In the seventeenth century French invaders burned the sanctuary and a lot of it was rebuilt at this time. The buildings today are a beautiful piece of architecture and history that leaves all inspired and in awe.

Angel monument: Erected in 1904 of the Angel monument is dedicated to Mossen Cinto Verdaguer. Situated on the top of a summit called Ses Pedres Lluidores the Angel monument is a wonderful vision to behold.

Maritime Museum - Can Garriga: What visit to Lloret de Mar would be complete without a visit to the towns Maritime Museum where you can find out all about the towns past on the high seas and as a port town. The museum is not only exquisite but is also housed in a beautiful nineteenth century building.

Restaurants and Shops

Lloret de Mar has a wonderful array of fine restaurants ranging from Arabic and Argentinean food to the more regional food of Catalan cuisine.

The shopping in Lloret de Mar is an enjoyable experience, with retail being the second largest economy in the town those who live in Lloret de Mar like to ensure tourists enjoy what is on offer.

Night Life

The night time is when Lloret de Mar truly comes alive. With pubs, clubs, live entertainment and nightclubs all vying for your attention the town tries its very hardest to make your evening out amazing, which it always is….if you remember it!

With top DJ’s and acts at the night clubs every weekend it is not hard to see why thousands of tourists flock to Lloret de Mar every year.


Leisure Activities

Lloret de Mar likes to keep those who like to be active busy during daylight hours with many great activities on offer such as Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Sailing, Kayaking, Water skiing, Parasailing, Hiking, Golf a water park and many other great sports on offer.

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