What to do and where to go in Lloret de Mar
Where is Lloret de Mar?
Loret de Mar is situated on the busy coastline of the Costa
Brava about 70 kilometres from the city of Barcelona. Like many of the
original towns and villages on the coast it was once a fishing village
but has now been transformed into a popular holiday destination covering
some 48 square kms and offers its visitors 5 principal beaches to choose
from.
As part of the increasingly tourist conscious nation the beaches have
been cleaned up to a high standard and are now proud to have been awarded
the blue flag. This indicates that they have quality sand areas, quality
water areas and adequate facilities for visitors.
Select a page from the list below to view specific information
about Loret de Mar.
Hotels in Lloret de Mar
See a selection of the most popular hotels in Lloret de Mar and find
links to some of the best deals on offer at the current time
Beaches in Lloret de Mar
See information on the best beaches inb Lloret de Mar and the facilities on offer at each
Clubs and bars in Lloret de Mar
Looking for some nightlife in Loret de Mar? Thne take a look at our clubs abd bars guide where you will find some information on where to go
Restaurants in Lloret de Mar
It gets really busy in Lloret de Mar so you are advised to book a table
if you want to go out and eat. See our restaurants in Loret de Mar page
for details including phone numbers and addresses of restaurants
Car Hire in Lloret de Mar
See this page for details of car rental firms in Lloret de Mar or click
the image at the top of the car hire page to get a list of the best
rates from all participating are hire companies
Maps of Lloret de Mar
Here you will find a Google map of Loret de Mar. Please be patient as
it takes a few minutes to load but once loaded you can choose between
street map or satillite view as well as moving around Lloret de Mar
and zooming in and out of specific locations.
What about the history of Lloret de Mar?
Now you are in for a treat. The actual history of Loret de Mar can be traced back as far as the 3rd century b.c and even though the town you hear about today is a top tourist destination, it still maintains much of its original charm and character.
There are many things to see in the area of Lloret de Mar and it is a place to experience the best of the modern times and the historical times, from modern theme parks to ancient monuments and buildings.
Some of the historic buildings around Lloret de Mar to visit are detailed below:
Town Hall
This was built in accordance with the detailed plans that were created by the famous architect of the era around 1868 / 1872. He was called Felix de Azua and should be remembered for providing the town with a fabulous building which is very much the focal point of the community.
Cabanyes Font House
Built originally in 1877 it was acquired by the town hall around the early 1980's and is now home to the municipal museum.
It is a typically Spanish state home and was once owned by the Babanyes Font family and is well worth a visit.
Sant Joans Castle
The castle of Sant Joans was originally constructed during the eleventh century and was the most dominant point of the village. In the war of the Frenchman the terrible damage was inflicted on the castle and over the years the weather completed the task of destruction.
Santa Clotilde Gardena
These gardens are set in the most wonderful and natural position overlooking the sea with its highest point some 50 mtrs above sea level. The gardens have been owned by some of the towns dignitaries over the years but currently the town council are the proud owners.
The average temperatures in Lloret de Mar
The temperature in Loret de Mar is warm all year round. A guide to the average sea and air temperature throughout the year is detailed below:
Air Temperatures in Lloret de Mar (Approx highs in Celsius) - April 17 degrees, May 20 degrees, June 25 degrees, July 28 degrees, August 28 degrees, September 25 degrees, October 21 degrees, November 16 degrees
The average sea temperatures in Loret de Mar (Approx highs in Celsius) - April
11 degrees, May 15 degrees, June 19 degrees, July 23 degrees, August
22 degrees, September 22 degrees, October 19 degrees, November 18 degrees
Blanes is next door to Lloret de Mar so Blanes weather is a very good
indication of the weather and current temperatures in Lloret de Mar.
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