Why go?
Now the Costa Brava's liveliest resort, it's hard to believe Lloret de Mar was once a sleepy fishing village. These days, holidays in Lloret de Mar have something for everyone, from couples and families to fun-loving 18 to 30s. Think sunny golden sands stretching 5 miles long, an almost overwhelming choice of shopping and nightlife, and cultural delights including day trips to Barcelona. Holidays in Lloret de Mar are spent strolling along the tree-lined promenade, making a splash with exciting water sports, shopping in quaint shops, colourful markets and modern shopping malls, and picking from the seemingly endless choice of restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs. Dating back to 1001AD, the medieval Castle of Sant Joan adds a touch of history, while the Santa Clotilde Gardens are ideal for a relaxing stroll.
Things to do
Kids and grown-ups will love the thrills, spills, rides and slides at Water World, while Marineland is both a water park and a marine zoo home to dolphins and sea lions. Lloret de Mar also makes a great base if you want to explore. Take a trip to Figueres, Girona, Tossa de Mar or the wonderful city of Barcelona, 44 miles away, for the shopping, architecture, arts and culture. At dinnertime there are all sorts of local and international restaurants to choose from, the perfect start to enjoying the best nightlife on the Costa Brava. Sip colourful cocktails in beachfront bars and dance the night away in nightclubs with big-name DJs, laser light shows and foam parties.