Lloret de Mar

The town extends along 1,630 meters of coastline with a central beach containing small gravel stones and clear water near Girona province.

The first written records of Lloret de Mar date from 966 under the name Loredo, derived from the Latin word lauretum meaning bay leaf.

The Gothic Church of Sant Roma, completed in 1522, displays defensive features and served as a fortress against maritime attacks in past centuries.

The town connects to Barcelona through the C-32 coastal highway and maintains regular bus services to neighboring destinations including Blanes and Tossa de Mar.

The Maritime Museum, located in Casa Garriga, exhibits artifacts from returning emigrants known as Indianos who made fortunes in the Americas during colonial times.

Location: Selva

Location: Province of Girona

Capital city: Lloret de Mar

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Municipis Comunitat Turística de la Costa Brava

Shares border with: Vidreres, Tossa de Mar, Blanes, Tordera, Maçanet de la Selva

Address: Avinguda de Fenals, 17310 Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain 17310 Lloret de Mar

Website: https://lloret.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.70000,2.83333

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19