Things to do on the Catalan coast

Lloret de Mar has inherited an important historical legacy, cultural and social roots of the "Indians" (immigrants or descendants of immigrants, who, having gone to America motivated by their interest in making a fortune, returned to his homeland). The result of enrichment achieved with established shipping business and overseas, especially in Cuba, returning to Lloret dispensed with the old manor house and stately mansions rose neoclassical, modernist and eclectic. The fair of the Indians want to take a trip to the past, these days, to remember those times, and its people, with demonstrations of crafts, entertainment theater, craft markets, products overseas exhibitions, guided tours to teach the artistic legacy of the Indians, concerts, tastings and workshops Daiquiri rum.

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Come and enjoy this exciting show ...! It is unique ... You can stay in Calella or Lloret, villages surrounding the circuit.

Since ancient times, we welcome the summer solstice with celebrations of fire. We light bonfires the shortest night of the year in honour of the sun and to ward off evil spirits, and it is common to get rid of old furniture and unwanted items as a symbol of life renovation and purification. Saint John's Eve is a magical night where the city dresses in its best to celebrate the official beginning of summer, with fireworks, sparklers and dancing until sunrise.

Lloret de Mar fills with colour as it hosts a new edition of PRIDE Costa Brava, a celebration that stands for diversity, freedom and respect, turning the town into an open, inclusive and festive space.

From 26 to 28 June, Lloret will host a wide range of cultural, leisure and awareness-raising activities, open to all audiences, with the aim of promoting visibility for the LGBTIQ+ community and fostering values of equality and coexistence.

PRIDE Costa Brava is much more than a celebration: it is a space for connection, expression and pride, where music, art, entertainment and social commitment come together in a positive and respectful atmosphere.

A must-attend event to celebrate pride, embrace diversity and experience Lloret de Mar through freedom and respect.

Each year, the party begins on the eve of Santa Cristina day, the 23rd July, with a street parade. On the actual day, the 24th July, the procession leaves the church of Sant Romà at 8.00 in the morning and accompanies the image of patron saint by boat from the main beach to the little chapel of Santa Cristina; while the S'Amorra amorra regatta is held. When the crowd arrives at the chapel, they are given breakfast. In the afternoon the Ball de Plaça is danced in the town square, followed by sardanas. The festival draws t a close on the night of the 26th, with a firework display.

53rd International Fireworks Competition of the Costa Brava in Villa de Blanes (Els Focs de Blanes). They take place within the festival in honor of Santa Ana and San Joaquin (July 26), celebrating the largest international fireworks competition in Europe. More than 500,000 people visit this great show to enjoy a few nights of fire.

The fireworks are launched from the rock of Sa Palomera (inside the sea, in the Bay of Blanes). The fires are triggered every day at 22:30 hours, but if you want to get a good place it is advisable to go a little earlier.

This spectacular contest began to be held in 1970. Today it is considered one of the most prestigious fireworks contests in the world. National and international pyrotechnic companies compete to win the Vila de Blanes Trophy and a cash prize.

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