Lloret de Mar - Spain
Lloret de Mar on the Costa Brava despite being situated near some of the best costal resorts on the Spanish Coast is one of the best destinations for a sunny break, a beach holiday or for its famous stag and hen parties.
It lies in close proximity to Gerona and just 90kms from Barcelona by road. The main beach locations near Lloret de Mar are Blanes, Calella, Malgrat, Roses, Pineda, Tossa de Mar, and Santa Susana. The city has immense opportunities for a wild night or two out due to its many pubs, clubs and restaurants that serve the best cuisines from around the world.
Must see and do
The beaches are clean and perfect for sun bathers and sport aficionados alike. They offer the best in water sports and have special packages that begin from the Water Sport Centre itself. Some of the attractions are the Ski Bus which is a banana boat, the Fly Fish, a half raft half kite, and the unusual Ski raft. For more water fun a visit to the Water World is another must. Water World is Europe’s biggest water park that boasts of a plethora of amazing rides, restaurants and other activities that cannot be missed once you are in there.
The history of Lloret is resplendent in its one thousand year old 11th century Saint Joan Castle that overlooks the beach and affords a spectacular view of the coastline from its vantage point. There are a few museums that are also extremely rich with the heritage and history of the local Catalan culture. Some of the buildings also hold architectural interest points of view.
Lloret also offers traditional and more adventurous bungee jumping activities the wildest jump being 80 meters high. Then there is the exhaustive yet entertaining Pitch and Putt Papalus that has 18 holes to set off the glorious coastline to provide hours of merriment while on holiday.
While the star attraction for most singles would be the stag and hen parties Lloret offers a world of pole and salsa dancing lessons and entertainment for those seeking quieter fun.
Shopping
Lloret has a comparatively better shopping quarter than other resorts on this part of the coast. Designer shops and boutiques sit side by side with other more affordable shopping centers which mean there is something for everyone. Similarly the weekly market also has a lot to offer in terms of fresh produce and souvenirs.
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