Lloret De Mar: Beaches, Nature and History
Accommodation in Lloret De Mar
Lloret De Mar combines long beaches with coastal landscapes and a history stretching from ancient archaeological sites to seafaring. If you are looking for hotels in Lloret De Mar, you can start by considering whether beaches, nature, culture or an event on the annual calendar will shape your stay. The differences between the places and offerings provide concrete points of reference.
Beaches, Nature and the Coastal Path
Lloret Beach is in the town centre and is over 1.5 kilometres long. At 700 metres, Platja de Fenals is Lloret De Mar’s second-largest beach. Its bay is sheltered from the winds by a mountain range and is separated from the town centre and Lloret Beach. Length and location thus offer different points of reference for the coast: a long beach in the centre and a shorter, sheltered bay outside the town centre.
The beaches of Santa Cristina and Treumal are in the area around the Ermita de Santa Cristina. Most of the ten-hectare site consists of natural Mediterranean woodland. Signposted plant species and native fauna add to its natural character. Here, beach and forest share the same setting—a different facet of the coast from Lloret Beach’s central location or Fenals’s sheltered bay.
The GR92 Mediterranean Trail also offers a broader view of the coastal landscape. Two sections of the long-distance trail pass through Lloret De Mar. The 583 kilometres refer to the total length of the trail, which runs along the Catalan coast and showcases coves, beaches and landscapes; they do not refer to the length of the sections in the area. If you are planning a hike, check current trail conditions.
From an Ancient Archaeological Site to Maritime History
The Iberian archaeological site of Puig de Castellet was established around 250 BC and finally abandoned around 200 BC. The Castell de Sant Joan offers a later historical perspective: its origins are linked to those of Lloret De Mar. In the 11th century, the lands demarcated as Loredo were under the rule of Sicardis de Lloret (1031–1103). In Lloret, you can therefore encounter both an ancient archaeological site and local history connected with the Middle Ages.
The Jardins de Santa Clotilde also tell the story of a later design. In 1919, the MarquĂ©s de Roviralta commissioned the project from Nicolau Maria RubiĂł i TudurĂ, then a young landscape architect and architect. The names of the patron and architect place the creation of the gardens in its historical context.
Seafaring takes centre stage at the Museu del Mar. It is housed in the former Casa Garriga, a building from the second half of the 19th century on Passeig Verdaguer. The tour is divided into five sections and covers topics ranging from coastal navigation in the Mediterranean to ocean-going navigation across the Atlantic. This arc connects two scales of seafaring: navigation along the Mediterranean coast and voyages across the Atlantic.
Recurring Events Throughout the Year
A maritime procession takes place every year on 24 July. The image and a relic of Lloret’s saint are carried to Santa Cristina Beach. On the afternoon of 24 July, the Ball de Plaça, also known as the Dansa de les Almorratxes, an old ceremonial dance, is also performed. The S’Amorra Amorra regatta is associated with the procession: nine clubs take part in this rowing competition, representing the former guilds.
Another recurring event is the gastronomic rice festival, held every May. This places a gastronomic event in May and maritime and ceremonial traditions on 24 July at different times of the annual calendar. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these events, check the specific dates and programme in advance.
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For the broader travel overview: Girona.
