Lloret de Mar boasts an outstanding location, set in a stunning natural environment next to the sea and just a stone’s throw from the mountains. With an array of nautical, leisure and adventure activities to choose from, it is an ideal destination for active tourism. Lloret Natura is a programme developed by Lloret Turisme with the goal of bringing together a range of active tourism activities designed to promote the city’s wonderful natural and cultural assets. These activities enable visitors to enjoy nature to the full while respecting the environment.
Diving
The many diving areas situated along the Lloret de Mar coastline cater for all levels: La Roca Muladera, Na Bosca, Fitó or Els Bullents are ideal for beginners, while La Roca de Santa Anna, Els Bolets or La Seca de Llevadó are more suitable for advanced divers. Diving enthusiasts can admire the typical marine life of the area, including octopuses, morays, conger eels, nudibranchs and Posidonia Oceanica meadows
Kayaking
Sea kayaking is a great nautical activity for discovering the most beautiful hidden corners of the Lloret coastline. Kayaking excursions and trips offer sea and nature lovers the chance to explore several unspoiled coves, such as Cala dels Frares, Cala d’en Trons or Cala Morisca, and a series of spectacular rocky channels (locally known as freos), including Barbano, Sa Tortuga or Sa Fusta, accompanied by flocks of cormorants and other sea birds.
Sailing
Cala Canyelles sports harbour and the nautical activity centres based on Lloret and Fenals beaches make Lloret de Mar an ideal destination for those interested in getting into sailing or improving their sailing techniques. Lloret de Mar enjoys a long-standing maritime tradition and is home to several sailing schools with different kinds of sailing boats available (optimist, laser, raquero, 420…).
Water activities
Lloret de Mar’s main beaches offer a wide range of refreshing and exciting activities. Adrenalin junkies can indulge in water skiing, ski bus rides, parasailing and jet skiing, among others, exploring our coastline in an original way while enjoying the sea.
Hiking and Nordic Walking
Hiking and Nordic walking are a great way to discover the landscape of the Costa Brava along Lloret de Mar’s 70 kilometres of paths. Thanks to a clearly signposted path network, visitors can explore landmarks including the Angel sculpture, the chapel of Les Alegries, the preaching cross and the shrine of Our Lady of Grace.Vantage points are dotted along the paths offering panoramic views of the city’s coastline.
BTT
Lloret de Mar’s mountainous landscape makes it ideal for mountain bikers. A variety of tracks and trails cater for all levels and durations. The starting point for MTB routes is the Tourism Office.
Transport and connections
Lloret de Mar enjoys excellent land and sea connections with the neighbouring towns of Blanes and Tossa de Mar, which means that visitors can combine their activities with the spectacular views of the coastline afforded by cruise boats or the mountain views offered by bus routes. Moreover, cyclists are allowed to take their bikes on both types of transport. Bus routes and sea cruises are also good options for visiting outstanding sites such as Santa Clotilde Gardens and are a quick and comfortable way of discovering the surrounding area.
Adventure
Lloret de Mar is an ideal destination for more adventurous visitors looking for new experiences in direct contact with nature and the outdoors. Some of the most interesting options to choose from are 4×4 routes for exploring places that are inaccessible by other vehicles or the various activities on offer in a top woodland adventure park, including zip lines, ropes and Tibetan bridges.
Leisure
Getting bored in Lloret de Mar is almost impossible given the wide range of leisure activities available for visitors. Water parks, bowling, quad or buggy hire, kart racing, pitch and putt or horse riding are just a few of the many possibilities on offer in the city to ensure that you enjoy some truly active holidays.
Lloret Active’s Informative PDF
Where to stay?
Hotel Aquarium & SPA – Lloret de Mar
Hotel Oasis Park & SPA – Lloret de Mar
Hotel Costa Brava – Tossa de Mar
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