Travel Guide to Lloret de Mar, Spain

Lloret de Mar is one of the largest cities located on the coast of Costa Brava in the Mediterranean region. This city carefully keeps its thousand year history. It took really much time for this place to turn from a simple fishing settlement into a popular resort which is particularly popular among young people. The climatic and geographic location of Lloret del Mar traditionally attracts many tourists from all over the world. This city is a neighbor to such major cities of Spain as Barcelona and Girona. Lloret del Mar also borders with France. The mild climate and unique location of the city (it is protected from northern winds) enable magnificent rest on not very wide, but cozy and comfortable beaches. Outdoor enthusiasts and active rest fans will find in Lloret del Mar wide choice of services including fishing, scuba diving, and offices where they can rent equipment for water sports.

This town is famous for its traditional Catalan, Mediterranean and European cuisine. You can try and make your opinion concerning the local food in numerous hospitable restaurants, cafes and bars of Lloret del Mar. Nightlife, which is particularly popular among young people, will amaze you by numerous clubs and discos that organize various entertainment performances and laser shows.

Lloret del Mar has managed to keep its unique atmosphere as well as historic sites and traditions, so this place is truly loved by travellers. Visitors can participate in several year-round festivals and celebrations, the majority of which traditionally take place on main streets of the city under the open sky. Another peculiarity of the city is the ancient tradition of wedding ceremony. The tradition takes its routes in the time when Lloret del Mar has been yet a small fishing village.