Travel

Lloret de Mar is a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona life.

The fast speed of the city comes to a halt and the laid back nature of Lloret takes its place. What originated as a fisherman’s village has evolved into a tourist’s haven with everything a get-away needs. Lloret de Mar has a magnificent balance of history, nature, shopping and partying. What is most important about this town is that everything and everyone here strives for perfection.

What started as a popular trading post over two thousand years ago has been home to a diverse number of cultures since then and its architecture is a perfect example of this. En Plaja’s Castle is a beautiful gold-couloured stone castle that leans over the side of a small cliff that borders the water. This castle is a great starting point for a walk along the beach and witnessing it somehow makes you feel like a part of the town’s history.

Also, the remains of Sant Joan’s castle is literally a portal back in time to numerous wars and furious storms that have battered the very land that the tall castle stands on.

However, although there is a strong historic presence, many parts of the town have also been gentrified to accommodate a younger crowd of tourists from all of Europe.

The nightlife in Lloret de Mar is second to none in Costa Brava.

With a nice mix of clubs, bars and discos, whatever you are looking for at nighttime you can find here. The Hula Hula Polynesian Bar is a fun option with a variety of different exotic drinks and a welcoming environment for all.

If you are looking to dance then St. Trop Disco has been home to the clubbing environment for fifty years, and without question they have mastered the experience. Big acts like Sebastian Ingrosso often play here and other clubs in the city, so often the night can spill over into the morning without noticing.

There are also tons of things to do in the daytime in this spectacular town. There are five beaches, all of which are clean and well acclaimed. There are tons of statues and monuments which act as checkpoints on long walks through the picturesque city.

For those who are a bit more extreme with a need for speed, there is Bungee Jumping and a large Karting Formula track not far from the heart of Lloret. Perhaps the most original thing to see here is Pinya de Rosa, the world’s largest botanical cactus garden that has been developed for more than sixty years.

So come and experience everything Lloret de Mar has to offer but make sure you book off a few days because there is lots to see.