General info
Well-known, busy resort with 40'000 inhabitants, in the south-eastern part of the region, directly by the sea, in a convenient position with beautiful view, 40 km south from Girona, 95 km north-east from Barcelona. In the resort: shopping centre, supermarket, shops, post office, bank, restaurant, bar, disco, night club, casino, concerts, museum. Indoor aquatic centre, wellness centre, fitness centre, massage. Besides: pharmacy, doctor. More possibilities for shopping and entertainment. Sights Jardins de Santa Clotilde 1 km, Parroquia modernista Sant Romà, Museu del mar, Wellness park Instituto GEM 600 m, Kids' club Gnomo Park 1 km, Parque acuatico Marineland 12 km, Parque acuatico Water World 3 m, Cultural events Fiesta Mayor de Sta. Cristina, Outdoor Summer Theatre, Fuegos artificiales, lakes nearby, nature reserve. Access: motorway AP7, exit number 9 "Lloret de Mar". Then road C63. Railway station "Blanes" 8 km. Bus connection. Is one of the most popular places during the summer months due to its nightlife. With 4 beaches and 5 coves where you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Costa Brava, there is a also pretty marina lined with palm trees. Casino. Boltanical gardens from the renaissance Sta Clotilde.
Summer
Sandy beach, 1 km long, gently sloping, with beach facilities, suitable for children. Sports harbour Cala Canyelles in 2 km. Diving, sailing, surfing, sailing school, canoeing. Tennis (2 outdoor courts), golf course in Caldes de Malavella 25 km. Minigolf 1 km. Riding in Vidreres 12 km. Fishing (permit required). Beach volleybally court. Hiking paths. Bicycle paths, mountain bike routes, bicycles and mountain bikes for hire.