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Lloret de Mar
Towns and Resorts - Girona

Lloret de Mar was a little sleepy Spanish fishing village on the Costa Brava, up until the 1950's when the city fathers decided to try and attract more of the tourist trade. At this time they bulldozed a lot of the city centre as well as some Mayoral homes to make way for new hotels, apartments, villas and town houses. They didn't stop there, they revamped the municipal facilities as well as the coastline to accommodate the European holiday-maker. As a result the fishing industry fell into decline and the tourist trade became the principal business.

Lloret de Mar now boast 100's of bars, clubs and restaurants to satisfy your every need. There are many different types of cuisine with a range of prices that will accommodate anyone's pocket book. If you are staying in a self-catering apartment, a trip to the local market is in order. A   weekly market is held every Tuesday on Carrer dels Mestres as well as the side streets where you can buy all of the locally grown produce that is needed.

If you're a history buff, then Lloret de Mar and the surrounding area is the place to visit. The history of Lloret de Mar dates as far back as the 3rd century BC when it was an Iberian settlement. Evidence of this can be found at the hilltop site of Puig de Castellet. Although it didn't get its name and recognition until 1001 AD, the name Lloret is believed to be Roman and taken from the Latin word Lauretum that means ''place of the laurels'', as they had established a settlement here during that period, . You may have to look hard to find the history but look at the fun you will have in doing it. To get you started there is the Roman Sepulchral which is a 2nd century Roman burial tower and the Santa Clotilde Gardens. There is a lot more so get looking.

When the town of Lloret de Mar was revamped they made an allowance for just about any sporting facility you could imagine. Over the years they have added even more making it what it is today, one without comparison. In the area around Lloret de Mar is a selection of golf courses to suit any level of expertise. People travel here especially for the adventure sports, from hiking and mountain biking to rock climbing and skiing.

We didn't forget about the families that come to Lloret de Mar for their summer holidays. There are five beaches with safe play areas and entertainment on offer to keep the kids busy. Near your holiday home is Europe's biggest water park, an aquatic zoo and the Universal Studios Port Aventura theme park, all of these are good for a day out. There are many festivals that take place here which allows you to sample the true flavour of Spain.

All in all this part of the Costa Brava is the best place to take your family on holiday as there is more than enough for them to get involved in as well as keeping yourself busy.
 

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