Things to Do in Lloret de Mar: A Padel Player's Guide

Lloret de Mar is our home base and the padel hub of the Costa Brava, but the town offers far more than courts and coaching. Between sessions you are surrounded by one of Spain's most beautiful coastlines, medieval towns, good seafood and a nightlife scene that keeps going long after the last match. We live and play here, so this guide covers what we actually recommend to our guests when they are not on court.

Lloret de Mar at a Glance

The Beaches

Lloret has a long town beach plus a string of coves along the coast. Each has its own character:

• Platja de Lloret: the main town beach in front of the promenade. Busy in summer but well equipped, with sunbeds, water sports and beachfront restaurants. Easy to reach on foot from most hotels.
• Platja de Fenals: just south of the centre, calmer and backed by pine trees. A good choice for an afternoon after a morning session.
• Platja de Santa Cristina: a beautiful bay surrounded by pine forest, with a small hermitage above it. One of the most photographed spots in town.
• Cala Treumal: next to Santa Cristina, small and sheltered, with very clear water for swimming and snorkelling.
• Cala Sa Boadella: a cove reached by a short walk through the trees. Quieter, and partly naturist.
• Cala Canyelles: north of the centre, with a small marina and a relaxed, local feel.

Tip: the coastal footpath (Camí de Ronda) links several of these beaches. Walking from Lloret to Fenals and on to Santa Cristina is an easy, scenic way to loosen the legs on a rest day.

Day Trips from Lloret de Mar

Tossa de Mar

The most picturesque town on this stretch of coast: a walled medieval village (the Vila Vella) on a headland, with clear water below and narrow streets inside the walls. Go for the view from the lighthouse path and stay for lunch. More at tossademar.org.

Girona

Girona's old town is one of the best preserved in Catalonia. Walk the city walls, see the coloured houses along the Onyar river, explore the old Jewish Quarter and climb the steps to the cathedral. Several scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed here. Half a day is enough to see it; a full day lets you eat well too. See Girona tourism.

Barcelona

Too far for a quick lunch, but a full-day trip is absolutely worth it: the Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta beach and endless places to eat. Direct buses run from Lloret, so you do not need to drive into the city.

Cap de Creus Natural Park

The easternmost point of mainland Spain, with wild, rocky scenery and the nearby town of Cadaqués. A long drive, but worth it if you have a free day and want to get off the tourist trail. The Costa Brava tourism board has more ideas for the wider region.

Food and Restaurants

The Costa Brava has an underrated food scene built on fresh fish, Catalan home cooking and local wine from the Empordà region.

• Seafood: look for suquet de peix (Catalan fish stew), rice dishes, and the prized gambes de Palamós, prawns from the fishing port up the coast.
• The basics done well: pa amb tomàquet (bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil), cured ham and grilled vegetables are on every menu, and are perfect after a session.
• Tapas and vermouth: a pre-lunch vermouth with olives and anchovies is a very local tradition.
• Dessert: crema catalana, the Catalan cousin of crème brûlée.
• Wine: ask for a red or white from the DO Empordà; most restaurants have a few on the list.

Culture and Sights in Town

• Jardins de Santa Clotilde: Mediterranean gardens on a cliff above the sea, designed in the early 20th century in an Italian Renaissance style. The coastal views are exceptional.
• Modernist Cemetery: one of the most remarkable cemeteries in Catalonia, with elaborate Modernista tombs and sculptures. An unusual but genuinely impressive visit.
• Museu del Mar: a small museum on the promenade about Lloret's seafaring past, including the trade with the Americas.
• Dona Marinera: the bronze statue of a sailor's wife looking out to sea, on the cliff path at the end of the main beach.
• Castell d'en Plaja: the castle-like building at the end of the beach. It looks medieval but dates from the 1930s, and it is the classic Lloret photo.

Nightlife

Lloret has a reputation for nightlife, and it is well deserved, especially in July and August. If you join one of our tournaments, the Saturday-night party is part of the weekend. Outside the peak months the town is much calmer, with relaxed bars on the seafront and in the old centre.

When to Go: Weather by Month

Approximate averages, to help you pack:

For a forecast before you travel, the Spanish met office AEMET is the most reliable source.

Practical Tips for Padel Players

• Plan your days: court in the morning, sightseeing in the afternoon. Coastal towns are quieter before 11:00 and after 17:00 in summer.
• Getting around: a car makes day trips easier and can be rented at Girona airport. For Girona and Barcelona, the bus from Lloret is reliable and cheap.
• What to pack besides padel gear: comfortable shoes for cobbled streets, water shoes for rocky coves, and a layer for cooler evenings in spring and autumn.
• Recovery: if your legs need it, many hotels have a spa, and a swim in the sea after a session works wonders.

Further reading:
Padel Camps Costa Brava: a more structured, training-focused trip.
Padel Level Guide: find your level before you book.
International Padel Tournaments: combine your Costa Brava trip with competitive play.
Groups & Events: planning a group or celebration trip?