Gardens
Santa Clotilde Gardens
Italian Renaissance-inspired gardens overlooking the sea, construction began in 1919. Entry: £5.22 adult, £2.65 concession.
The Costa Brava's seaside capital.
Lloret de Mar,
eight beaches and an open-air museum
Eight beaches and coves, five of them Blue Flag-certified, Renaissance-inspired gardens suspended above the sea, and a historic centre you can explore like an open museum. Here's what you need to know before booking your stay.
8 beaches
AND COVES
5 Blue
FLAGS
5 days
LENGTH OF STAY
Zones and beaches
8 beaches, 8 moods
Lloret de Mar stretches along a varied coastline, from large urban beaches to secluded coves. The official website's 'Where to stay' page doesn't detail any named zone, so the grid below is organised by beach instead.
Urban centre
Lloret Beach
Main urban beach, full facilities.
Urban, family-friendly
Fenals Beach
Urban beach with full facilities, Blue Flag.
Blue Flag
Santa Cristina Beach
Blue Flag certified.
Blue Flag
Canyelles Beach (Cala Canyelles)
Blue Flag certified.
Blue Flag, cove
Cala Boadella (Sa Boadella)
Small Blue Flag-certified cove.
Cove
Sa Caleta
A small cove.
Coastal
Treumal Beach
A coastal option.
Cove
Cala Banys
A small inlet.
| Zone | Price / night | Median length of stay | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloret Beach | £116 | 4 nights | June |
| Fenals Beach | £134 | 5 nights | June |
| Santa Cristina Beach | £384 | 7 nights | May |
| Canyelles Beach | £110 | 4 nights | June |
| Cala Boadella | £58 | 3 nights | September |
| Sa Caleta | £139 | 6 nights | September |
| Treumal Beach | £128 | 4 nights | May |
| Cala Banys | £128 | 3 nights | September |
Source: Internal Stayforlong data. Analysis based on aggregated bookings over the trailing 12 months. Provided for informational purposes. GBP prices on this page are converted from EUR at an approximate rate (27 Aug 2026) — to be reconfirmed before publication.
Average price per night in Lloret Beach
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Source: Internal Stayforlong data. Analysis based on aggregated bookings over the trailing 12 months. Provided for informational purposes. GBP prices on this page are converted from EUR at an approximate rate (27 Aug 2026) — to be reconfirmed before publication.
Highlights
An open-air museum
Lloret de Mar bills itself as an 'open museum' (the MOLL concept): history here is discovered on foot, weaving between indiano heritage and Catalan Modernism.
Religious
Sant Romà Church
Gothic façade (1509-1522), colourful Modernist domes, renovations funded by the indianos. Free entry.
Urban trail
MOLL (Lloret's Open Museum)
An urban trail for discovering the town's history on foot.
Heritage
Indiano Lloret
Heritage linked to emigrants who made their fortune in the Americas (villas, church, modernist cemetery).
Heritage
Iberian Lloret
A site linked to Iberian heritage.
Necropolis
Modernist Cemetery
Mentioned among the must-see sites, though not covered in detail on the pages consulted.
Thanks to the Lloret de Mar tourist office for the images and information: lloretdemar.org
Things to do
What to do in Lloret de Mar beyond the beach
Between the coastal path, coves and hikes inland, Lloret de Mar is as much about exploring on foot as it is about the sand.
Coastal path (Camí de Ronda)
A coastal path linking the beaches and coves.
Hiking
Listed activity; detailed content not reviewed.
Water sports
Sea kayaking, scuba diving, boat excursions.
Sports tourism
Listed category; detailed content not reviewed.
Sea transport
Dofi Jet Boats to Calella, Blanes and Tossa de Mar.
Shopping
Listed category; detailed content not reviewed.
Food & drink
What people eat in Lloret de Mar
Local, Mediterranean cooking, anchored by two annual food festivals and a curiosity inherited from the indianos.
Local, Mediterranean cuisine
Built on an abundance of local natural produce.
StapleRice Food Days
Annual event centred on rice.
Event (May)Fish and Seafood Days
The second annual food event.
Event (October)'Indiana' cuisine
Culinary offering inherited from exchanges with the Americas; no specific dish named in the source.
HeritageItineraries
Three suggested itineraries
Three ways to discover Lloret de Mar depending on the length of your stay: these are suggestions, not itineraries tested on the ground.
3 days
EssentialThe essentials of Lloret
1
Historic centre. MOLL, Sant Romà Church, indiano heritage.
2
Beaches. Lloret Beach in the morning, Fenals in the afternoon, coastal path at sunset.
3
Santa Clotilde Gardens & Sa Caleta. Morning: the Santa Clotilde gardens, an Italian Renaissance masterpiece perched on the cliff. Afternoon: walk to the Sa Caleta cove at the foot of Castell d'en Plaja, for a swim or a drink above the rocks.
4 days
RecommendedHeritage and Blue Flag beaches
1
Historic centre. Sant Romà Church, the Santa Clotilde gardens.
2
Blue Flag beaches. Santa Cristina, Canyelles and the Boadella cove.
3
Boat trip. Crossing to Tossa de Mar and its fortified medieval old town.
4
Marimurtra Botanical Garden & the flavours of Blanes. Morning: the Marimurtra botanical garden in Blanes, home to more than 4,000 plant species and sweeping sea views. Afternoon: a fresh fish lunch near Blanes harbour, then Cala Treumal beach or a stroll along the seafront.
5 days
Nature and heritageNature and heritage
1
Historic centre. Sant Romà Church, the Santa Clotilde gardens.
2
The full coastal path. The northern coves (Sa Caleta, Cala Banys).
3
A hike inland.
4
Free choice of beach. Fenals or Canyelles.
5
A medieval escape to Girona (or Sant Pere del Bosc). Morning: Girona (35 min), the old Barri Vell quarter, the cathedral, the Eiffel Bridge, medieval walls. Afternoon: back to the hills above Lloret for Sant Pere del Bosc, a former monastery restored in Modernist style by Puig i Cadafalch, set among the pines.
Practical tips
Planning your trip, no surprises
Transport, budget, safety: the practical information for arriving and getting around without any nasty surprises.
Getting to Lloret de Mar
Girona Airport: 30km, ~30 min. Barcelona Airport: 80km, ~60 min.
Getting around
Extensive pedestrian zones, urban bus network, 4 taxi ranks open 24 hours.
Tourist office
Main office at Av. de les Alegries, 3. Seafront office (Sea Museum).
Daily budget
£47-69 as a backpacker, £86-137 mid-range, £214+ in comfort, per day and per person.
Where to stay
Hotels, guesthouses, apartments and campsites; no specific zone named in the source.
Safety
General emergencies: 112. No specific information found.
Car hire
Several agencies operate in the area.
Nightlife, coves or heritage: your Lloret de Mar beach.
Stay next level, Stayforlong.
Three questions to find the Lloret de Mar zone that suits you, with the reasoning behind the match.
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Frequently asked questions
We answer before you even ask.
How many days do you need to visit Lloret de Mar?
2 to 3 days are enough for the essentials (the main beaches, the historic centre, the Santa Clotilde gardens). According to our booking data, the median length of stay is 5 days.
How many beaches have Blue Flag status?
Five: Lloret, Fenals, Santa Cristina, Canyelles and Boadella.
How do you get to Lloret de Mar from the airport?
The nearest airport is Girona, 30km away. Barcelona is an alternative, 80km away.
How much does it cost to enter the Santa Clotilde gardens?
£5.22 full price, £2.65 concession. According to our data, Fenals Beach is the most booked beach nearby, at a median of £134/night.
What daily budget should you plan for?
Approx. £47-69 as a backpacker, £86-137 mid-range, £214 and above in comfort, per day and per person.
Can you get around without a car?
Yes: extensive pedestrian zones, an urban bus network, and regular sea connections to neighbouring towns.
About the author
Nadia Elgabu
Brand Content Manager
Travel has always been my passion. After living in Japan — an experience that changed how I see the world — I've kept a strong bond with Spain, my home country. The queen of insider tips, I share my perspective and advice on my favourite regions, with the honesty of someone who really knows the country. My goal: to give you authentic advice, straight up.
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