Hotels Lloret De Mar

What to see by car: Lloret De Mar

Lloret is within an hour of the French border and the Pyrenees mountain range. There is much to see to the south of the area, including Spain's second-largest city, Barcelona. Gerona is also nearby and is a delightful place to take in some history and relax by the riverside.

Barcelona, sandwiched between sparkling sea and green hills, is about an hour's drive south. Many buildings date back beyond the 15th century, including the cathedral, and essential sightseeing includes the Gothic Quarter, one of Europe's architectural gems. Nearby, the famous tree-lined avenue known as Las Ramblas leads down to the sea, and throughout the day (more dubiously at night) a fascinating tide of humanity flows past flower stalls and newsstands.

Barcelona has many excellent museums including superb art collections. In architecture too, this enchanting city excels, with imaginative examples of Spanish modernism by the local genius Antoni Gaudi. Don't miss the Casa Batllo on Passeig de Gracia, his unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia (Church of the Holy Family) or the whimsical Parc Guell.

Perpignan, 130kms north and into France, is in the Catalan capital of Roussillon and features palm trees and colourful façades. During the Middle Ages, Perpignan was ruled by the kings of Majorca and Aragon, and their legacy can be seen in the Palais des Rois de Majorque, a huge, fortified palace with red brick ramparts, elegant arcaded courtyards, royal chapels and a Gothic great hall.

In the centre of town is the Place de la Loge, dominated by the Loge de Mer, a fine Gothic building with carved wooden ceilings. The twisting streets of the old quarter surround the Cathedrale de St Jean, built in typical Roussillon style with red brick and pebbles. An adjoining chapel houses a wooden statue, Devout Christ, which is carried through the streets in La Procession de la Sanch on Good Friday.

On the same road as Perpignan (A7) is the historic city of Gerona, lying on the River Ter. The thin wedge of land in the old city contains all the sights and monuments that are easily explored on foot.

Gerona boasts a fine 13th - 14th century Gothic cathedral and the impressive church of San Feliu (11th - 18th centuries), as well as an archaeological museum. For some excellent outdoor cafés and a bite to eat in a very pleasant, relaxing part of town, head for the riverside Rambla Llibertat and the Placa del Vi.

Selection of hotels in this region:

Fenals Garden
Hotel Augusta Club
Hotel Oasis Park
Hotel Garbi Park
Montevista Hotel
Olympic Park
Savoy Hotel
Hotel Guitart Central Park Resort & Spa
Gran Hotel Casino Royal
Royal Beach Hotel
Husa Roger De Flor
Mundial Club
Miramar Hotel
Hotel Occidental Vila del Mar

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