Holidays in Lloret de Mar are the liveliest in the Costa Brava. The resort boasts five sand and shingle beaches extending over four miles along the coast. Most tourists head to Lloret de Mar Beach, the resort's main stretch of sand, to laze on the sun beds. Those who tire of sunbathing can try their hand at windsurfing, diving, parasailing or jet skiing. The resort is positively bursting with amenities, including a vast range of accommodation, shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Shopping enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice in Lloret de Mar, which offers everything from large department stores to designer boutiques and bustling markets. Visitors can haggle for souvenirs and handicrafts at the local market held every Tuesday. The resort offers a dizzying choice of restaurants, serving everything from traditional Spanish tapas bars to Chinese, Italian, French and even British pub grub. Lloret de Mar's numerous bars and nightclubs are set along the Avinguda, where partygoers will find big-name DJs, foam parties, lazer shows and thumping nightclubs.

Holidays in Lloret de Mar offer a good choice of excursions. Fun family days out include trips to Waterworld, the Port Aventura theme park in Salou or Marineland near Blanes. Those who fancy exploring a little further a field can head to the historical lakeside town of Banyoles, visit the Salvador Dali Museum House in the fishing village of Cadaques, or take a sightseeing excursion to Girona with its Baroque architecture and 14th-century cathedral. The cosmopolitan city of Barcelona is also just 43 miles away. There are scheduled buses which run from Lloret de Mar to Girona and Barcelona.