One of the best known holiday resorts in all of the Mediterranean, Lloret de Mar sits on the Catalonian coast, near to the other not so well known resorts of Tossa de Mae and Blanes. An ideal setting for a dream holiday, with facilities catering for every taste and budget, what makes Lloret de Mar stand out is the space that is available for building and for enjoyment. With less than 150 permanent residents per square kilometer, Lloret de Mar is a tourist paradise.

What makes that fact so important is that during the summer months, tourists outnumber local by seven to one. There are no other industries in Lloret de Mar apart from tourism, so visitors are entitled to expect and receive the best of service. Lloret de Mar was designed and built with tourism in mind, and the seafront promenades lined with hotels is as spectacular s ite you will see anywhere in the World. The sea front and the unspoiled white sand that so typifies the beaches of the Iberian peninsula are packed with tourists nine months of the year, with visitors coming form the United Kingdom and most of Western Europe.

Lloret de Mar is a popular venue for lovers of water sports. These can range - from paraflying, to Jet Ski surfing to the leisurely pace of pedaloes. For those who want to look and not touch then a visit to either Europe's biggest water park, Lloret de Mar’s aquatic zoo or the Port Aventura theme park are all a few minutes away from the beach front. After a days sunning and swimming and generally improving their golden tans, visitors to Lloret de Mar hit the streets at night looking for entertainment. And they certainly don’t have to look too far. There is so much to do and see with the action taking place along the promenade known as Passeig del Mar, and around the "Casa de la Vila". Lloret de Mar offers every kind of night life and discos, restaurants and bars. For a town that was planned and built with holidaymakers in mind, they have succeeded in creating a paradise for sun and fun lovers.

For those who like to view the sites of Catalonia, there is a lot to offer along the coastline. A highlight must be a day trip to the beautiful city of Barcelona, only 70 kilometers up the coast. There are many places to stop along the way, with quaint fishing villages, untouched by time, offering local produce and mementos. The fish restaurants of the region are especially renowned and all that you have to do is visit one to understand why! Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Lloret de Mar and the greater region. There are several pick up areas around the city with discounts are on offer for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Lloret de Mar comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in Spain you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Lloret de Mar as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the greater region.