Lloret de Mar Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Lloret de Mar, Catalonia, Spain)

Although Lloret de Mar's history dates back to Roman times, the blight of mega-tourism and modern-day tourist attractions has obliterated most traces, including its once important 18th-century port. A medieval castle tower and several attractive churches remain, but sightseeing improves dramatically if you visit Barcelona and other nearby Spanish cities and towns.

The main focus for attractions here is on theme parks, water parks, a casino, the superb beaches of Lloret de Mar, and the town's endless entertainment venues. Alternatively, tourists may simply like to take a stroll along the seafront Jacinct Verdaguer Promenade, an esplanade built on reclaimed land and lined with tropical palm trees.

Water World / Waterworld (El Parc Aquàtic de la Costa Brava)

Address: Carretera Vidreres, Lloret de Mar, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 097 236 86 13
Waterworld is great for families with kids and features rides, slides, wave pools, rapids, lagoons, swimming pools, rivers and eateries. The attractions at Water World are endless and it is quite easy to spend an entire day here, zooming down the tubes, sunbathing, playing a round of mini golf and enjoying a picnic. Some of the most popular rides include the X-Treme Mountain (more than 250 metres / 820 feet in length), the Water Mountain (known as the 'Big Dipper'), the Rafting River (Europe's biggest) and the outdoor Jacuzzis. There is also a calmer family lagoon, which has its very own small beach area.
Open hours: daily, mid-May May to June, September - 10:00 to 18:00; July and August - 10:00 to 19:00
Admission: charge, children under 1 metre / 3.3 feet in height are free

La Verge de Gracia

Address: Gracia, Lloret de Mar, Spain, ES
This impressive chapel and hermitage is part of the original estate of the Count of Jeruco, who restored and refurbished the 18th-century monastery and built the chapel in the late 19th century. The hermitage of La Verge de Gracia offers an interesting insight into one aspect of the town's rich history.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Parish Church

Address: Lloret de Mar, Spain, ES
This pretty fairytale church, with its colourful spires in transitional Gothic / Renaissance style, dates back to the early part of the 16th century and contains a series of impressive Catalan murals from that period. Interestingly, the church was somewhat fortified when being built, so that it could provide protection for the locals against the possible pirate attacks that were expected at this time. The bell tower also functioned as a lookout and the gate infact doubled up as a drawbridge.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Town Hall

Address: Town Hall Square, Lloret de Mar, Spain, ES
A focal point of the local community, the Town Hall and bell tower date from the 19th century, being built in the Neo-Classical style to replace a ruined predecessor. Many local events are staged outside of this attraction, on the Town Hall Square, such as traditional 'Sardana' dancing on Saturdays, which is typically a circular dance adopted by the Catalonians and accompanied by a band featuring around ten wood instruments.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Santa Clotilde Gardens

Address: Carretera Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 097 236 5788
Overlooking the ocean, the 26,000 square metres / 280,000 square feet of this lovely garden provides the perfect spot for a stroll. The Santa Clotilde Gardens are based on an Italian Renaissance terraced garden and come with ornamental statues, fountains and masses of trees and flowers. Laid out in the early part of the 20th century, these cliff-top gardens are at their most colourful during the summer and are a great place to sit down whilst enjoy some breathtaking coastal scenery.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Montbarbat Iberian Settlement

Address: Montbarbat, Spain, ES
One of the most important archeological sites in the region, the remains of this enclosed settlement have yielded Attic artefacts from the Greek civilisation's trade with Catalonia. The village of Montbarbat (Mont Barbat) is around 20 minutes away by road (via the C-63) and lies just 12 km / 7 miles to the north-west, where it can be found next to Mas Rag and Terrafortuna.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Puig de Castellet

Address: Lloret de Mar, Spain, ES
High on a cliff and 2,000 years old, this citadel was a defence against invaders and pirates, and manned by Iberian warriors from nearby Montbarbat. The foundations and lower walls of the Puig de Castellet's structures can be plainly seen and offer visitors a glimpse of the former glory of the citadel, although you will need to use your imagination somewhat.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free