Lloret de Mar

I always aim to be out of the country for my birthday weekend. This has not been possible for the last two years. Nonetheless, This year I chose Lloret de Mar as my birthday destination and I made it there!!

Lloret de Mar is a Mediterranean coastal town in Catalonia (Spain) and one of the most popular and important holiday resorts in Costa Brava. It is 40 kilometres from Girona and 75 kilometres from Barcelona. Although I found it cheaper and easier to fly in via the Barcelona Airport as you have a variety of flights unlike in Girona, where's only 2/3 flights a day. 

Tourist guide:- 

Unfortunately, when I went to Lloret de Mar; the weather was rubbish, constantly raining. We only had the sun for a few hours, which were only good for chilling by the pool drinking coktails. Like any tourist, I did some research on the main cultural places to visit in Lloret de Mar but was only able to go the Water World theme park. But here's a few ideas on where to go while in Lloret de Mar.

(Images from different Internet sites)

You find that nearer to the beaches; there's a number of stalls; which to me appeared to stock normal tourist souvenirs like key rings and magnets, nothing extravagant. But I was able to find this small fabric place that made souvenir towels within 2 hours and for a very small price. A medium towel  with two words sewn on costed  €11 (pic below )

- Church of Sant Romà: Gothic church built in 1522 as a refuge from attacks from Turkish and Algerian pirates

-Castle of Sant Joan: Medieval castle from the 11th century used to defend Lloret against any attacks from the sea such as that of the Genovese fleet in 1356 and during England’s war on Spain and France in 1805. 

- Monument to the Fisherman’s Wife: Bronze sculpture found at the end of Lloret beach erected in 1966 to commemorate Lloret de Mar’s Millennium. It is considered to be one of the town’s most emblematic symbols.

- Santa Clotilde gardens: Gardens designed in an Italian Renaissance style by Nicolau Rubió i Tuduri. Situated on top of a cliff offering impressive views over the sea.

And finally, Water World theme park :) 

This place was amazing; it definitely had my heart racing but loved it, will definitely do it again!! It had a number rides that challenged my fear of heights. However having been to the Siam Park in Tenerife, I feel like the rides in the water world are very similar; everything seems to require you to either slide or seat on an air ball. Whereas the Siam Park is filled with different kinds of rides the include heights and speed. 

Anyways here's a few pics of the rides in Water World (Lloret de Mar) 

NIGHTLIFE

Personally, I think Lloret de Mar is a perfect holiday place for young people aged between 20 - 30; simply because its quiet and relaxed during the day but as soon as the sun sets, it creates a lively  atmosphere that guarantees the clubbers a memorable night. 

The prices for drinks and entrance are very affordable. Most clubs do a deal; where u get free drinks or shots with your entrance tickets. Which I think is an excellent and cheap way to get u in the mood especially if you are looking to be club hopping. Plus they make 1L cocktail jugs for €6.

The music is versatile, your definitely guaranteed a good night out as all the clubs cater to music choices. They literally play the same kind of music as English clubs such as R&B, Pop, Hip Hop and surprisingly enough they have all the latest Afro-Beats music. 

Ciao

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