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General information about Lloret de Mar
Lloret de Mar is a town with over a thousand years of history. Pioneer of European tourism in the 1950s, over the years the modern, dynamic town of Lloret has become a major tourist destination. Meeting place of different cultures, Lloret has managed to maintain its own traditional customs and identity while incorporating new values as befits a cosmopolitan town.
Lloret is situated in a privileged setting on the Costa Brava in the southern European Mediterranean. Located 75 km from Barcelona, 30 km from Girona and 100 km from France, the town has excellent land, sea and air communications. With 7 km of coastline, the beaches and coves of Lloret have been awarded year after year the EU blue flag and the Spanish Tourism Quality System "Q" grade.
As well as beaches, Lloret also boasts a rich cultural and natural heritage. Iberian settlements, medieval castles, hermitages and gardens bear witness to the history of the town and the Lloret 48 km2 municipal district is a paradise for nature lovers. Hiking, mountain biking, snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking are some of the many activities that will enable the visitor to explore every nook and cranny of the area around Lloret.
The Lloret cultural agenda offers an attractive programme of music and sports events as well as a wide range of activities centred on local traditions, folklore and festivals. Good tourist infrastructure, modern facilities and a wide range of hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment make Lloret a major tourist destination.
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Hotel Samba
Located on a little hill over a quiet area among the most popular regions of Lloret de Mar, our spacious Samba Hotel has a magnificent view to the sea, the mountain, and the residential area. Thanks to its location, you will be able to rest only few meters away from the beaches and the downtown.
Hotel Mar Ski
Mar Ski, our family hotel, is located in front of the beach and 500 m from Lloret downtown. It has all the services within easy reach: bars, shops, bus stops.
Hotel Surf Mar
Surf Mar, our family hotel, is located in the heart of Fenals sector, right beside its beautiful beach and 900 meters from Lloret downtown. It has all the services within easy reach: bars, shops, bus stops.
Hotel Acacias Resort & SPA
Acacias, our small family hotel, is located in the center of Lloret de Mar, few meters away from the main beach. It has all the services within easy reach: bars, shops, bus stops.
Climate
Lloret de Mar has a Mediterranean climate, and proximity to the sea makes for mild temperatures all year round.
- Daily weather forecast
- Country weather forecast
- Local meteorological centre
- Mean temperatures and sunshine hours
- Beach conditions
Opening times and local customs
Business hours: Business hours are from 8 or 9 a.m. until 1 or 1.30 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. until 7 or 7.30 p.m. Banks and public administration offices close at 2 or 3 p.m. and do not reopen in the evening.
Shop opening times: Shops in Lloret open from Monday to Saturday from 9 or 10 a.m. until 1 or 1.30 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. until 8 or 8.30 p.m. In summertime many shops stay open until 10 p.m. (latest permitted opening time) and some shops also open on Sunday. Pubs and music bars close at 3 a.m. and discotheques close at 5 a.m.
Meal times: In Lloret de Mar, like elsewhere in Spain, mealtimes tend to be later than in other European countries. Breakfast is served between 9 and 11 a.m. and is usually quite light. Lunch is usually served between 1.30 and 3.30 p.m. and dinner between 8.30 and 10.30 p.m. Restaurants usually open at these times, although some places serve meals all day long and others are open 24 hours a day.
Languages
Spanish and Catalan are the official languages in Lloret de Mar, and all over Catalonia, although many people in this tourist resort understand and speak other languages such as English and French. Menus in restaurants and bars are written in several languages..
Currency
The euro () is the official European Union currency. Other currencies can be exchanged in banks, savings banks and bureaux de change in town. Banks open from Monday to Friday from 8h30 to 14h00, and on Saturday from 8h30 to 13h00. In summer banks do not open on Saturdays. Savings banks also open on Thursday afternoons, except in summer. Several bureaux de change open daily.
Statistics of Lloret
- Inhabitants (sept-2006): 35.000
- Surface area: 48,9 Km2
- Area of land built on: 2.000 Ha.
- Wooded area: 2.7000 Ha.
- Green areas in town centre: 80.000 m2
- Urbanisations: 657.708 m2
- Lenght of coastline: 9 Km.
Touristic offer
- Accommodation
- Restaurants
- Discos: 28
- Travel agencies: 48
- Casino: 1
- Golf courses: 1
- Pitch & Putt: 2
- Congress facilities: 8
Touristic resources
- Beaches: 9
- Museums: 1
- Theatre: 1
- Km tracks: 66.25
Services
- Medical centers: 11
- Hospitals: 1
- CAP (health centers): 2
- Ambulances: 1
- Taxis: 40
- Transports companies: 40
- Tourism offices: 3
- Marina ports: 1
- Municipal sports facilities: 8
- Vehicle rental companies: 10
- Banks and savings banks: 23
Getting to Lloret de Mar
By road
There are three road accesses to Lloret. Travelling northwards from Barcelona, take the coastal C-32 motorway as far as Palafolls and then drive the last 12 km along the N-II and G-682 roads to Blanes and on to Lloret. Travelling southwards from France, take the AP-7 motorway until Exit 9 (signposted Lloret de Mar) and then drive the last 14 km along the GI-680 road. Travelling from Tossa de Mar, take the G-680 road for 12 km to Lloret. During their stay in Lloret, visitors can park their cars in any of the municipal or private car parks in the town.
By plane
The nearest airports to Lloret are Barcelona (75 km) and Girona airports (30 km). Barcelona airport has regular flights to all major cities in the world. Numerous low cost and charter flights to Girona airport link Lloret to many European cites.
By train
There is no direct railway link to Lloret but the town is not far from the two main lines that connect Barcelona to France. The nearest railway station on the coastal line is Blanes and trains run to Barcelona every 30 minutes. Take a local Pujol bus from Lloret to Blanes station www.transportspujol.com. The trip takes 20 minutes and buses run all day (consult timetables). A single ticket costs 1.5. The nearest railway station on the inland line is Sils, 17 km from Lloret.
By boat
Tourist cruises operate during the summer season between Lloret and nearby Blanes, Tossa de Mar and St. Feliu. There is a marina for medium-sized craft at Canyelles beach in Lloret.
