History may have given way to high-rise hotels, and fishing to
foam parties in this former Catalonian trading port, but the
region's fiery spirit is still evident, which is why Lloret de Mar
is regarded as the liveliest holiday spot on the Costa Brava. As a
resort the town caters for the 18-30s and families with children.
There are seemingly hundreds of British bars, discos and clubs to
choose from, and the days are packed with programmes of beach
frolics and fun. The resort has five rough sandy beaches, a massive
water park, aquatic zoo and a theme park. For a taste of the real
Spain visitors can revel in the local cuisine or gather in the
town's Placa de la Vila on Saturday evenings to join in when locals
dance the traditional Catalonian Sardana dance.
