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Lloret de Mar

The Costa Brava's largest and most famous resort town — high-density tourism, good Barcelona transport links, and a large foreign-resident population that swells dramatically in summer.

Suited to: Families · Young professionals · Second-home owners · Budget buyers · Nightlife and entertainment

Costa
Costa Brava
Province
Girona
Population
~41,200
Airport
Girona–Costa Brava (~30 km)
Train
No direct mainline station. Renfe Rodalies R1 from Barcelona to Blanes; bus connection to Lloret.

About this place

Lloret de Mar is the Costa Brava's most recognised name — a sprawling resort municipality of 48 km² that has evolved from a 1960s package-tourism destination into a town with genuine year-round residents. It remains intensely seasonal: the registered population of ~42,000 is dwarfed by a summer influx that pushes the town well past 200,000.
For British relocation planners, Lloret offers something rare on the northern Costa Brava: scale. It has a hospital, large supermarkets, a full range of services and the best transport links of any Brava town south of Girona. Renfe's Rodalies R1 line reaches Blanes, with frequent bus connections onward. Girona–Costa Brava Airport is 30 minutes away.
The town divides opinion. Its 1960s and 70s high-rise legacy is visible, and the summer density is extreme. Yet it has genuine residential pockets, an established foreign community and — by Catalan coast standards — relatively affordable property. It is not chic, but it is practical.

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Healthcare

Health centres, hospitals, pharmacies, how to register, English-speaking doctors

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Admin & Documents

Town hall, NIE office, empadronamiento, police station, gestoría recommendations

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Housing

Rental market, buying, neighbourhoods, estate agents, typical prices

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Cost of Living

Monthly budget, rent, utilities, groceries, eating out, IBI

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British Community

Expat groups, social clubs, Facebook groups, where to meet other Brits

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Integrating Locally

Spanish classes, markets, fiestas, sports clubs, how locals socialise

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Daily Life

Supermarkets, transport, parking, broadband, banks, post office

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Things to Do

Beaches, restaurants, hiking, day trips, seasonal events

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Schools & Families

State schools, international schools, nurseries, extracurricular

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Last updated: 05/07/2026

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