Things to Do in Lloret de Mar: The Complete Guide (2026)

Last Updated on August 10, 2026

When I told people I was going to Lloret de Mar, I got a lot of raised eyebrows. It’s not exactly the Costa Brava’s glamour destination, that title goes to Cadaqués. But Lloret is one of the best-value bases on the entire coast, and I chose it precisely because it offers something the prettier, more exclusive villages don’t: abundant accommodation, reasonable prices, great bus connections, and a genuinely wide range of things to do. If you go in looking for the real Lloret de Mar beyond the nightclub strip, you’ll find something much more interesting than the reputation suggests.

LLORET DE MAR: THE ESSENTIALS

✈️ Getting There / Lloret de Mar doesn’t have its own airport, the nearest options are Barcelona El Prat and Girona Airport. Book a private transfer with WelcomePickups: full flight and route detail below. Search flights on Skyscanner.

🚗 Getting Around / Lloret de Mar itself is compact and walkable, the main beach, old town, castle, and gardens are all within 20 minutes on foot. Public buses connect to nearby beaches (including Santa Cristina and Cala Boadella) and towns. For exploring further along the Costa Brava coast, compare rental cars on DiscoverCars.

🎟️ Tours / Lloret punches above its weight for organised activities. The best ones to book in advance:
Catamaran Sailing Cruise with BBQ and Drinks
Sunset Catamaran Cruise with DJ and Drinks
Scuba Diving Experience, No Licence Required
Vintage 4×4 Tour: Lloret de Mar & Hidden Gems
Catamaran Cruise with Food, Drinks & Music

🏨 Stay / Lloret has excellent-value accommodation compared to smaller Costa Brava villages:
Rigat Park & Spa Hotel ($$$)
Casa Coco Boutique Hotel & Spa ($$$)
Hotel Cleopatra ($$)
Hotel Marsol ($$)
The 15th Boutique Hotel ($$)
Hostal Ribas ($)

🧳 Luggage Storage / If you’re early for check-in or have time to kill after checkout, no stress, there are luggage storage points all over Lloret de Mar. Use this website to find one nearby.

📱 Connect / Stay connected the moment you land. I use Holafly, use code TRAVELWITHPAU for 5% off.

🛡️ Get Insured / Don’t skip travel insurance, World Nomads covers 150+ activities including diving, hiking, and water sports. Essential for an active Costa Brava trip.

12 Things to Do in Lloret de Mar

1. Discover Sa Boadella: Lloret’s Hidden Cove

Sa Boadella (also written Cala Boadella) is the standout beach near Lloret, a cove of golden sand backed by pine-covered cliffs, with water so clear it looks photoshopped. It attracts naturists, so be prepared for a clothing-optional atmosphere at one end. Getting there requires a walk through the woods from a car park or bus stop, which is exactly what keeps it quieter than the main beaches. It’s genuinely one of the most beautiful coves on this stretch of coast.

Practical info: A 25-minute walk from Lloret town centre through the Turó forest. Local bus also stops nearby in summer. Free access.

2. Relax at Fenals Beach

Platja de Fenals is Lloret’s second beach, separated from the main town beach by a rocky headland. It attracts a calmer, more relaxed crowd than the main strip, and the far end, backed by pine trees rather than hotels, feels like a different world. The water is clean and calm, perfect for swimming. Rent a sun lounger and umbrella and settle in for a few hours.

Practical info: 10-minute walk from Lloret town centre. Sun lounger and umbrella hire from around €12/day. Beach bars and showers on site.

3. Spend a Morning at Lloret’s Main Beach

Platja de Lloret is one of the longest beaches on the Costa Brava, a broad sweep of sand facing a calm bay, lined with hotels and restaurants. I loved visiting early in the morning when everyone else is still sleeping off a big night out, it’s a completely different beach at that hour. It gets busy in summer, so come early (before 10am) if you want space. The beach is set up for water sports: catamarans, jet skis, parasailing, and banana boats are all available. Ferries to Tossa de Mar also depart from the beach promenade.

Practical info: Water sports hire from the beach operators from around €15–€40 depending on activity. Jet ski: around €50 for 20 minutes.

4. Unwind at Santa Cristina Beach

Santa Cristina is a small, calm beach, the furthest from the town centre, and exactly what you want if you’d rather get away from the hustle and bustle for a few hours. It’s still got proper facilities despite the quieter feel, umbrellas, shops for drinks and ice cream, and showers, so it’s not a case of trading comfort for peace.

Practical info: A longer walk or short bus/taxi ride from the centre. Basic beach facilities on site. Free access.

5. Walk Up to Castell d’en Plaja at Sunset

Despite the name (“castle”), Castell d’en Plaja is actually a mock-gothic mansion built in the 1930s by a wealthy industrialist, but the confusion is forgivable because it looks every inch a fortified tower perched dramatically on a rocky mound at the southern end of Lloret beach. The grounds are private and can’t be entered, but the short walk up to the base rewards you with spectacular views over the beach and bay, especially at golden hour. It’s one of the best sunset spots in Lloret.

Practical info: Free to access the hillside path. A 5-minute walk from the southern end of Lloret beach.

6. Stroll Through the Santa Clotilde Gardens

The Jardins de Santa Clotilde are one of Lloret’s genuine highlights and criminally undervisited by the resort crowd. Laid out in 1919 in the Italian Renaissance style, these terraced gardens cling to the cliff above Fenals beach, with flights of marble steps, fountains, mermaid sculptures, exotic palms, and views across the Mediterranean that take your breath away. It’s peaceful, beautifully maintained, and completely different from anything else in Lloret.

Practical info: Entry €5.50. Open daily April–October; reduced hours in winter. A 15-minute walk from Lloret town centre above Fenals beach.

7. Visit Lloret’s Modernist Cemetery

If, like me, you appreciate a good cemetery, you’ll love Lloret’s Modernist Cemetery. It’s a genuinely popular attraction in its own right, dating from 1901, with beautiful shrines and mausoleums built in the Art Nouveau style. The whole place feels more like an outdoor museum than a normal, gloomy cemetery, and it draws visitors specifically for that reason.

Practical info: Free to enter. A short walk from the town centre.

8. Visit the Castell de Sant Joan

Unlike Castell d’en Plaja, the Castell de Sant Joan is the real deal, an actual medieval castle perched on the hill between Lloret Beach and Fenals Beach. You can go inside for a small fee and explore the ruins, with displays on local history and the castle’s role in defending the coast from pirate raids. The views from the top are excellent.

Practical info: Entry from €3. Open daily in summer, limited hours in winter. A 10-minute walk from either beach.

9. Explore the Old Town and Parish Church of Sant Romà

Away from the seafront, Lloret has a genuinely charming old town, a compact tangle of streets around the central square and the striking Parish Church of Sant Romà. The church dates from the 16th century and is notable for its colourful ceramic dome and Gothic-Catalan architecture. Nearby, the Parochial Rectory has beautiful Art Nouveau mosaics. It’s free to visit and offers a completely different side of Lloret from the beach promenade.

Practical info: Church free to enter, respectful dress required. Old Town is a 5-minute walk from the beach.

10. Take a Catamaran Cruise Along the Coast

A catamaran trip is one of the best ways to see the Costa Brava coastline, from the water, the cliffs, hidden coves, and sea caves that are inaccessible by road become the main event. Day cruises include a BBQ lunch, snorkelling stop, and all the sangria you can drink. Sunset cruises are the romantic option: a DJ, cocktails, and the coast glowing in the evening light. Both are brilliant.

• Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks: best daytime option
• Sunset Catamaran with DJ and Drinks: best for a group or special occasion

Practical info: Day cruise from around €45–€60 per person. Sunset cruise from around €35–€50. Book in advance, these sell out fast in summer.

11. Try Scuba Diving for the First Time

Costa Brava’s waters are among the clearest on the Mediterranean, with visibility regularly exceeding 10 metres. If you’ve never dived before, Lloret is an excellent place to try, several operators offer introductory dives with an instructor in shallow, calm conditions. No licence required, you’ll be briefed on land and then exploring rocky seabeds and marine life within the hour.

Book the Scuba Diving Experience, no licence required.

Practical info: Introductory dive from around €80–€100 including all equipment. Duration approximately 2 hours including briefing.

12. Explore Hidden Coves on a Vintage 4×4 Tour

One of the most memorable things you can do in Lloret is the vintage 4×4 tour, you board an old Land Rover Santana and explore the hillside above the coast, stopping at viewpoints over hidden coves, passing through forest tracks, and learning about the area’s history as a fishing village and cork-producing region. The guide shares stories about the Indianos, local men who emigrated to South America in the 19th century and returned wealthy, building the ornate modernista mansions you still see today.

Book the Vintage 4×4 Tour: Lloret de Mar & Hidden Gems.

Practical info: Around €40 per person. Duration 2 hours. Meeting point at Camping Cala Llevadó, Tossa de Mar.

13. Hike the Coastal Paths

Lloret is an excellent base for coastal walking. The simplest route connects Lloret Beach to Fenals Beach (15 minutes, very easy). More ambitious hikers can tackle the Fenals to Santa Cristina path (around 3km through pine forest). The big one is the GR92TR11 footpath to Tossa de Mar, 13.2km along clifftops with dramatic sea views, taking around 3 hours one way. Take the ferry back from Tossa to save your legs.

If you want to go further still, Camí de Ronda is a whole series of footpaths running along the cliffs and coastline of the entire Costa Brava, only for the more daring adventurers, but a genuinely epic way to see the region on foot if you have the time.

Practical info: All paths are free and well-marked. Download routes on Wikiloc or AllTrails. Carry water, there are few facilities on the more remote sections.

14. Be a Kid at Lloret’s Amusement Parks

Lloret is a genuinely popular family resort, and it has the parks to match: an aqua park, an adventure ropes course, and a dedicated kids’ park, so there’s something whatever the age range in your group. Water World Lloret de Mar is one of the largest waterparks in Europe, 20 slides, multiple pools, and a full day of sun and splashing, unashamedly fun and a brilliant option if the beach starts to feel too passive. Arbre Aventura Park, set among the trees, has zip lines, adventure circuits, and tree climbing suitable for anyone from age 3 upwards, a great way to spend an evening after a beach day. Gnomo Park is a simpler outdoor fun park aimed specifically at kids up to 12, worth a visit if you’re travelling with younger children.

Practical info: Water World entry from €34–€38 adults, €26–€30 children. Combo tickets available. Open June–September. Book your Water World ticket online here to save queuing.

15. Taste Some Local Food

Having a proper taste of the local cuisine is one of the best things to do here, or anywhere on the Costa Brava. Don’t leave without trying a tapas platter, a cheese platter, and some local wine to go with it. Given how close Lloret sits to the coast, the seafood, and the dishes built around freshly caught fish, is where the food scene really shines. If you’d rather have it all mapped out for you, this tapas and drinks tour with locals takes the guesswork out of where to go.

16. Take the Leap on a Bungee Jump

For a proper adrenaline hit, Lloret has a 70-metre bungee jump with certified instructors, right in the middle of the Costa Brava scenery. After a safety briefing and gear check, you step to the edge and take the plunge, the whole thing takes around 30 minutes including prep. Not for the faint-hearted, but a genuinely memorable way to see the coastline for a few seconds upside down. Book the Bungee Jumping Experience.

17. Try a Pottery Wheel Class

A slower, more hands-on alternative to a beach day, this small-group pottery wheel experience lets you shape your own bowl or platter under guidance, a proper break from sightseeing and a nice tactile souvenir to take home. A good option if you want a change of pace mid-trip or if the weather turns. Book the Pottery Wheel Experience.

18. Visit the Interactive Antarctica Photo Museum

Genuinely one of Lloret’s more unexpected attractions: an interactive photo museum dedicated entirely to Antarctica, curated by photographer Sergei Potetiunin, with striking large-format photography, sound and multimedia elements, and a virtual reality kayak experience through the ice. A great rainy-day or midday-heat option, and something that has nothing to do with the beach or nightlife at all. Book tickets to the Interactive Photo Museum of Antarctica with Virtual Reality.

Day Trips from Lloret de Mar

Tossa de Mar

Just 12km up the coast, Tossa de Mar is arguably the most beautiful town on the Costa Brava, a fishing village dominated by Vila Vella, a fortified medieval citadel rising dramatically from a promontory above the sea. It’s a UNESCO-listed heritage site with remarkably intact 14th-century walls, towers, and a lighthouse. Game of Thrones filmed scenes here in season six. The beaches on either side of the headland are stunning. If you don’t want to organise it yourself, book this round-trip ferry from Lloret de Mar for the most scenic approach.

Practical info: Ferry Lloret de Mar–Tossa de Mar (summer only): from around €8 each way. Bus also available year-round. Vila Vella is free to walk around.

Girona

Girona is only 30–40 minutes by road from Lloret, and I fell completely in love with it. It makes for an outstanding day trip: medieval walls you can walk along the top of, a Jewish quarter that’s one of the best-preserved in Europe, a majestic Baroque cathedral with the widest Gothic nave in the world, and plenty of bridges and excellent café culture to wander between. Game of Thrones fans will recognise several locations from seasons six and seven. Take a morning bus from Lloret de Mar bus station and spend the day exploring.

Practical info: Bus Lloret de Mar–Girona: around €5, 45 minutes. Girona old city is free to explore; Jewish History Museum €4.

Where to Stay in Lloret de Mar

Lloret has a wide range of accommodation, from budget hostels to boutique hotels and beachside resorts. The town centre and promenade area put you within walking distance of the beach, old town, and bus connections.

Splurge: Rigat Park & Spa Hotel
A beachfront 5-star with Mediterranean charm. Elegant interiors, a full-service spa, and beautiful sea views make this the most luxurious option in Lloret.

Splurge (alternative): Casa Coco Boutique Hotel & Spa
Adults-only, calm, and design-focused. Tucked just off the main strip, it’s quiet but still close to the action. Ideal for couples.

Mid-range: Hotel Cleopatra
Themed with ancient Egypt in mind, this adults-only hotel is fun, quirky, and surprisingly comfortable. There’s a pool, spa area, and it’s walking distance to the beach and bars, great value for money.

Mid-range (alternative): Hotel Marsol
Perfectly located right on the promenade. Comfortable rooms, rooftop pool, and great for beach lovers who want everything on their doorstep.

Mid-range (alternative): The 15th Boutique Hotel
Trendy, small, and central. A stylish mid-range hotel with great service, modern rooms, and a relaxing courtyard pool area.

Budget: Hostal Ribas
Clean, affordable, and close to the beach. This family-run guesthouse is ideal if you’re travelling on a budget but still want a central location.

Where to Eat in Lloret de Mar

There’s more to Lloret than tourist menus, these are the best places to eat well, whether you’re after tapas, seafood, or a good pizza.

La Lonja is one of the best for traditional Spanish food: tapas, fresh seafood, and sangria in a no-fuss setting, always buzzing and reliably good. Restaurante Can Tarradas (formerly Cantarradas) offers modern Mediterranean cooking with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and creative plates, also great for vegetarians. Trattoria Da Paolo does classic Italian done right, homemade pasta, stone-baked pizzas, and a warm, family feel. Al Freskito is excellent for grilled seafood at honest prices, a casual favourite with locals and visitors alike. Panxos is a colourful Mexican restaurant with bold flavours and big portions, good fun and great for groups.

Getting To & Around Lloret De Mar

Fly into Girona Airport (GRO), the closest option, just 40km away, or Barcelona El Prat (BCN), 75km south, both Ryanair and easyJet serve Girona from multiple UK airports. Search flights on Skyscanner, and book an airport transfer with WelcomePickups for a fixed-price, door-to-door arrival. SARFA buses also run from Barcelona Nord bus station to Lloret de Mar (approximately 1.5 hours, from €16), with good frequency in summer, and if you’d rather drive, Lloret is around an hour from Barcelona via the AP-7 motorway, DiscoverCars has good rates at both Girona and Barcelona airports, booking in advance is particularly important in July and August.

Once you’re there, Lloret itself is compact and walkable, the main beach, old town, castle, and gardens are all within 20 minutes on foot. Public buses connect to the further-out beaches and nearby towns, but if you want to explore more of the Costa Brava coast, having a car for part of your trip opens things up considerably.

Best Time to Visit Lloret de Mar

The best time to visit Lloret de Mar is June or September, the sea is warm, the weather is reliably sunny (25–28°C), and the resort is buzzing but not overwhelmed. July and August are peak season: the beaches are packed, prices are highest, and the nightlife is at full volume. If you’re coming for peace and quiet, avoid August entirely.

May is lovely for hiking and sightseeing, the coastal paths are green and uncrowded. October is still mild enough for a short break, and the quieter beaches are genuinely beautiful in the soft autumn light. Winter is very quiet, with many hotels and beach bars closing from November to March.

Lloret De Mar FAQs

Is Lloret de Mar worth visiting?
Yes, especially if you want a well-priced base on the Costa Brava with easy access to beaches, boat trips, hiking, and day trips. It has a party reputation that overshadows its genuinely attractive old town, beautiful gardens, and stunning nearby coves.

Is Lloret de Mar only for nightlife?
Not at all. The nightlife is there if you want it (it’s concentrated around the town centre), but it’s easy to ignore. The beaches, Santa Clotilde Gardens, coastal hiking, and boat trips are all family-friendly and completely separate from the clubbing scene.

What is the best beach in Lloret de Mar?
Sa Boadella (Cala Boadella) is the most beautiful, a sheltered cove with crystal-clear water and a wild, natural setting. For convenience, Lloret main beach is hard to beat. Fenals is the best middle ground: calmer and less crowded than the main beach, easy to walk to from town.

How do I get from Barcelona to Lloret de Mar?
SARFA buses run from Barcelona Nord bus station directly to Lloret de Mar (approximately 1.5 hours, from €16). By car, it’s about 1 hour on the AP-7 motorway. From Girona Airport, a private transfer takes around 40 minutes, book with WelcomePickups.

Is Lloret de Mar a good base for exploring Costa Brava?
Yes, it’s one of the best-connected towns on the coast. Buses run to Tossa de Mar, Blanes, and Girona, and summer ferries connect to Tossa. DiscoverCars at Girona airport makes car rental easy if you want to explore further.

What are the best day trips from Lloret de Mar?
The best day trips are Tossa de Mar (by ferry, 30 minutes), Girona (by bus, 45 minutes), and Cadaqués (requires a bus change in Figueres, but absolutely worth the effort).

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