Despite its reputation as a party town Lloret de Mar still has plenty of highlights. The main beach in Lloret de Mar. Lloret de Mar is renowned for its bustling nightlife, with a variety of clubs, bars, and restaurants catering to tourists. In addition to its nightlife Lloret is also known for its excellent beaches, including Fenals Beach and Santa Cristina Beach, which offer a range of water sports and other activities. Overall, Lloret de Mar is a popular destination for those seeking a mix of culture, history, beach-filled fun in the Mediterranean sun and long nights partying until dawn.
As one of the early success stories for tourism on the Costa Brava , the small fishing village that Lloret de Mar once was is long gone.
The glorious beach and tranquillity made the town a popular destination, first for local holidaymakers and then foreign tourists. The old Lloret de Mar was swallowed up by the high-rise apartments and hotels in the rush to cater for cheap package tours. While it does boast an impressive beach, the seafront is spoilt by unchecked construction and in the summer it is overcrowded.
Sadly the result is that little remains that is genuinely Catalan. However, just a little bit out of the town and there are some surprises.
Fenals and Boadella beaches are a world away from the main beach. Nearby Santa Cristina boasts a fourteenth century hermitage overlooking the sea and a fairly small beach. The extra effort required to get there and cost of parking keep many potential visitors at bay. There are also the botanical gardens overlooking Boadella beach, considered to be the best example of contemporary landscaped gardens in Catalonia.
