{"id":20574,"date":"2010-05-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/lloret-de-mar-catalonias-top-resort-for-holidays\/"},"modified":"2018-02-22T17:52:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T17:52:06","slug":"lloret-de-mar-catalonias-top-resort-for-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/lloret-de-mar-2\/lloret-de-mar-catalonias-top-resort-for-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Lloret de Mar Catalonia’s Top Resort for Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lloret de Mar<\/strong><\/a> used to be a small fishing village on the Costa Brava<\/strong><\/a> coast of Spain. These days Lloret de Mar is considered to be one of the top resorts that has all the ingredients of a perfect holiday.<\/p>\n

Lloret de Mar was known to be a quiet and dusty town but now the city thrives with modern facilities and a wide range of activities that only few places present along the coast can offer. Though the town has developed in all the ways that could support tourism, it has been successful in preserving its bountiful nature and environment where one can relax and chill amid the beautiful surroundings.<\/a> <\/p>\n

In fact, Lloret de Mar is the perfect place to do away with hustle-bustle of a big town and instead find a quiet spot either in a small cove that can be accessed only by a boat or around the hill’s and rediscover yourself.<\/p>\n

Best Places to Visit in Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava, Spain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The rocky coast of Lloret de Mar can enthrall just about anyone. The setting is utterly beautiful and transparent and the length of beach happens to be the main attraction for thousands of people who visit this place. Cala Canyelles<\/strong><\/a>, Platja Gran de lloret, Sa Boadella and Fenals are the popular beaches and all of them are equipped with modern facilities such as showers etc. Clamps are also present that allow wheelchair access with the help of two folding gangways.<\/p>\n

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The Noucentista Santa Clotilde Gardens<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This hidden garden delight is present on the top of a cliff that offer magnification views and is known to be Lloret de Mar’s best kept secrets. But the purpose of sorting your soul, the garden has been designed by the famous architect of Barcelona named Josep Maria Rubio i Tuduri.<\/strong><\/a> These gardens are present in the Marquis of Roviralta\u2019s former estate. The design and shape of the empty theater resembles Italian Renaissance garden.<\/p>\n

Architecture and History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lloret de Mar happens to be one of the oldest town in Catalonia and the villages that surrounds are known to have a great architectural history. Sant Pere del Bosc, Verdaguer Cultural Centre, a 10th century fortification, Puig de Castellet<\/strong><\/a> and the Saint Joan Castle are worth exploring.
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\nChurches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sant Pere del Bosc and Santa Christina are the two main churches. The parish church in Lloret de Mar is also well known for its Modernist dome.<\/p>\n

Cuisine in Lloret de Mar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lloret de Mar happens to be a first-rate center of Gastronomy. Visitors also enjoy Italian, German, French and Vietnamese cuisines along with Spanish Gourmet.<\/p>\n