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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
- 41,944
- residents
- British Community
- ~240
- Airport
- Girona–Costa Brava
- ~30 km
- Train
- No direct mainline station
Updated 11 Oct 2026 · Facts checked against INE and the padrón · How we check
Decide
Is Lloret de Mar right for you?
Who it suits
- FamiliesModerate
Large beaches, activities, water parks. Very crowded in summer. Schools are Catalan/Spanish.
- RetireesModerate
Good healthcare access, mild climate. But very busy in summer and quieter in winter than Torrevieja-type resorts.
- Remote workersModerate
Good broadband in town. Summer noise and crowds may disrupt concentration.
- Second-home ownersGood
Strong rental market in July–August. Established property management. Easy airport access.
- Holiday-rental investorsGood
High demand but also high competition. HUT licence required under Catalan law.
- Nightlife seekersGood
Known for bars and clubs — though this reputation is more relevant to short-stay tourists than residents.
Costs
What it costs in Lloret de Mar
Typical figures, each with its source and date. Prices move, so check before you commit.
- Typical rent
- ~€970 a month
- 70 m² flat, Girona province average (€13.9/m²)
- Source: idealista, September 2026
Guides
The Lloret de Mar guides
The place
About Lloret de Mar
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.
Practicalities
Practicalities
Getting there
- Coastal town in southern Girona province, on the Costa Brava ~75 km northeast of Barcelona.
- Girona–Costa Brava Airport ~30 km; Barcelona El Prat ~92 km.
- No direct train. Renfe Rodalies R1 connects Barcelona to Blanes; bus or taxi from Blanes to Lloret (~10 min).
- AP-7 motorway access. Good road links to Girona and France.
Map
Lloret de Mar on the map
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Where to stay in Lloret de Mar
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Questions
Lloret de Mar: common questions
Is Lloret de Mar a good place to retire from the UK?
Moderate. Good healthcare access, mild climate. But very busy in summer and quieter in winter than Torrevieja-type resorts.
Is Lloret de Mar good for families?
Moderate. Large beaches, activities, water parks. Very crowded in summer. Schools are Catalan/Spanish.
Which airport is closest to Lloret de Mar?
Girona–Costa Brava (~30 km); Barcelona El Prat (~92 km)
Can you get to Lloret de Mar by train?
No direct mainline station. Renfe Rodalies R1 from Barcelona to Blanes; bus connection to Lloret.
How big is the British community in Lloret de Mar?
Small compared to Alicante or Málaga provinces. The 2021 census recorded only ~240 British nationals in Lloret de Mar — far smaller than the Russian-, Moroccan-, Romanian- and Argentine-born communities and similar in size to the French-born one (INE padrón 2022: 330 UK-born, 375 French-born). The international summer crowd is transient, not residential. English-speaking services exist but are far less established than on the southern costas.
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Nearby towns
Tossa de Mar
~12 km north · Historic walled old town, quieter, more refined.
Blanes
~8 km south · Larger town, direct Renfe train to Barcelona, botanical gardens.
Girona
~40 km inland · Provincial capital, airport, high-speed AVE, full services.
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026