Guide Casa Les Oliveres
Food scene
Ran by longtime family friends Rosalia and Jaume, Restaurant Cala Treumal is a unique experience. The restaurante has the most stunnig and breathtaking views of the beach, which you will be able to admire will eating delicious, locally sourced food. Our favorites are: Calamares a l'andaluza, curated salmon, gambes de balnes, croquetas and their signature rice or fideua.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cala Treumal
Ran by longtime family friends Rosalia and Jaume, Restaurant Cala Treumal is a unique experience. The restaurante has the most stunnig and breathtaking views of the beach, which you will be able to admire will eating delicious, locally sourced food. Our favorites are: Calamares a l'andaluza, curated salmon, gambes de balnes, croquetas and their signature rice or fideua.
A traditional restaurant filled with local customers a short drive away from the house. The restaurant is really gorgeous, mixing traditional Catalan dishes with other classics of the Western Mediterranean cuisine. The fideuá is just delicious.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant El Trull
1 Plaça Nacions UnidesA traditional restaurant filled with local customers a short drive away from the house. The restaurant is really gorgeous, mixing traditional Catalan dishes with other classics of the Western Mediterranean cuisine. The fideuá is just delicious.
Beautifully situated restaurant few steps away from Platja de Canyelles
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Sybius Cala Canyelles
2 Av. CanyellesBeautifully situated restaurant few steps away from Platja de Canyelles
Hidden in the back streets of old Lloret De Mar is this hidden gem with the juiciest, tastiest spit roasted chicken. It's a classic for locals
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant La Campana Lloret de Mar
42 Carrer de l'ArenyHidden in the back streets of old Lloret De Mar is this hidden gem with the juiciest, tastiest spit roasted chicken. It's a classic for locals
Must go - A gastrobar set in the world of cinema, in which all dishes are meant to be shared.Signature restaurant by chef David Gou, who worked for one of Spain's best chefs, Ferrán Adriá of El Bulli.
Av. Dr. Fleming, 1
1 Avinguda Doctor FlemingMust go - A gastrobar set in the world of cinema, in which all dishes are meant to be shared.Signature restaurant by chef David Gou, who worked for one of Spain's best chefs, Ferrán Adriá of El Bulli.
A little away from the center but with a pleasant tree - shaded terrace. This family - run restaurant offers several set menus alongside an extensive à la carte with sections devoted to grilled meats, fish, seafood, stews and house specialities.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurant Mas Romeu
3 Av. Mas Romeu A little away from the center but with a pleasant tree - shaded terrace. This family - run restaurant offers several set menus alongside an extensive à la carte with sections devoted to grilled meats, fish, seafood, stews and house specialities.
Amarre58
Avinguda CanyellesLovely spot inside the small marine of Canyelles.
City/town information
Girona
Girona is a beautiful city, only 30 minutes away from Lloret de Mar. Historically, Girona has seen it all – at least by Spanish standards. The Romans settled here, and called the town Gerunda. Girona then became an Islamic town after the Moors conquered Spain. A vibrant Jewish community also flourished here for more than six centuries, and Girona’s Call, the medieval Jewish quarter, remains one of the best preserved in Spain. Elsewhere, you’ll spy a fetching mix of architectural styles, from Romanesque to modernisme. Girona also features a range of excellent museums, a lovely cathedral and lively arts and music festivals. Rambla de la Llibertat, running along the river, is the city’s grand promenade, where locals take their daily paseo past a bustling strip of shops and restaurants.
Northwest of Girona, in the town of Púbol, rises the Casa-Museu Castell Gala Dalí, a medieval castle-turned-museum about surreal master Salvador Dalí and his wife Gala.
Girona's relatively small size means you can experience a lot of it either side of lunch on a day trip, but a longer stay is recommended to soak up the relaxed vibe. Late-afternoon vermouth should never be rushed. Here are eight of the best food and wine experiences you can have between basilica visits and strolling the gardens of Jardins dels Alemanys.
El Celler de Can Roca
If you visit only one restaurant in Girona, you might as well try for the big boy. Dinner at the Roca brothers' multisensory fine-dining temple will require planning 11 months in advance, however. Expect to part with about $520 for the tasting menu and matching wine, and experience dish components such as white garlic ice-cream and pine cone vinaigrette.
Can Roca
If El Celler isn't a possibility, the far more casual Can Roca is nearby. The Roca boys' 83-year-old mum, Montserrat Fontane, still operates the family's original restaurant, serving local specialities such as faves a la catalana – broad beans with bacon and botifarra. Chorizo might be the sausage most associated with Spain, but in Catalonia botifarra is king, made with lean pork and traditionally seasoned with salt and pepper – and no pimenton.
Mercat del Lleo
Translating to "Lion Market", this indoor mercat links the old and new parts of Girona, and locals flock here for fresh produce, pastries, salt cod, smallgoods, spices and most other delicious things you can think of. Anchovies and tomato-rubbed bread are a top little snack for tourists in need of sustenance before walking Passeig de la Muralla, Girona's old city walls, parts of which date back to the ninth century.
Placa del Vi 7
Laureano Serres is a legend in the zero-intervention winemaking world and this wine bar, in Girona's old town, is an elegant place to experience the Catalan vigneron's expressions of local terroir under his Mendall label. Many more cult wines from Spain and France are housed in the cellar, so grab a seat by the town square and people-watch with vins naturals and patatas bravas.
Le Bistrot
Girona's most romantic restaurant might be this French-Catalan bistro, where locals sip vermouth on an ancient stairway covered in jasmine. Bistrot offers simple food (stews, salads, grilled meats) at modest prices. A no-fuss bean soup might be exactly what you need if you find your Spanish dining itinerary too packed with avante-garde tasting menus.
El Tall
Jamon heaven. Hundreds of cured ham shoulders (paleta) and legs (jamon) are on display at Plaza Catalunya's modern deli, El Tall, which specialises in the very best pigs scoffing acorns on the Iberian Peninsula. Staff will happily guide you through the wall of hams and all their nutty, sweet, salty, nuanced differences.
La Noucentista
Once a popular colmado (traditional Catalan grocery store), La Noucentista has transformed itself into a cheese shop of the highest and smelliest order. More than 200 types of European cheeses are ready to enjoy on a picnic by the River Onyar, including many Catalan favourites, such as the traditionally made goat's milk cheese formatge de la garrotxa.
Atempo at Sants Metges Hotel
"Ah, Mr Bond. Welcome to my hotel and restaurant housed in a former military base on the highest part of Sants Metges mountain, overlooking Girona." With brutalist architecture and sweeping views, this luxe 15-room retreat looks like the kind of place where 007 would relax, infiltrate a villain's lair, or both. It's also home to Atempo restaurant, where young chef Jordi Cruz, owner of Barcelona's three-Michelin-starred ABaC fine diner, oversees a highfalutin menu featuring squab with black truffle and sea urchin chawanmushi. Absolutely worth the 20-minute drive from Girona's city centre.
Rocambolesc
Yes, it's another Roca brother joint. Rocambolesc is the passion project of Jordi Roca, El Celler's Willy Wonka-loving pastry chef, and the tiny dessert store is a gelato-lover's dream. Flavours range from classic (chocolate, caramel, vanilla) to somewhat bonkers (parmesan, asparagus, truffle). Also be sure to visit the bakery next door for a xuixo (pronounced shoo-shoo), a creme catalan-filled pastry that's something of a croissant-churro crossover with roots in 1920s Girona.
391 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Girona
Girona
Girona is a beautiful city, only 30 minutes away from Lloret de Mar. Historically, Girona has seen it all – at least by Spanish standards. The Romans settled here, and called the town Gerunda. Girona then became an Islamic town after the Moors conquered Spain. A vibrant Jewish community also flourished here for more than six centuries, and Girona’s Call, the medieval Jewish quarter, remains one of the best preserved in Spain. Elsewhere, you’ll spy a fetching mix of architectural styles, from Romanesque to modernisme. Girona also features a range of excellent museums, a lovely cathedral and lively arts and music festivals. Rambla de la Llibertat, running along the river, is the city’s grand promenade, where locals take their daily paseo past a bustling strip of shops and restaurants.
Northwest of Girona, in the town of Púbol, rises the Casa-Museu Castell Gala Dalí, a medieval castle-turned-museum about surreal master Salvador Dalí and his wife Gala.
Girona's relatively small size means you can experience a lot of it either side of lunch on a day trip, but a longer stay is recommended to soak up the relaxed vibe. Late-afternoon vermouth should never be rushed. Here are eight of the best food and wine experiences you can have between basilica visits and strolling the gardens of Jardins dels Alemanys.
El Celler de Can Roca
If you visit only one restaurant in Girona, you might as well try for the big boy. Dinner at the Roca brothers' multisensory fine-dining temple will require planning 11 months in advance, however. Expect to part with about $520 for the tasting menu and matching wine, and experience dish components such as white garlic ice-cream and pine cone vinaigrette.
Can Roca
If El Celler isn't a possibility, the far more casual Can Roca is nearby. The Roca boys' 83-year-old mum, Montserrat Fontane, still operates the family's original restaurant, serving local specialities such as faves a la catalana – broad beans with bacon and botifarra. Chorizo might be the sausage most associated with Spain, but in Catalonia botifarra is king, made with lean pork and traditionally seasoned with salt and pepper – and no pimenton.
Mercat del Lleo
Translating to "Lion Market", this indoor mercat links the old and new parts of Girona, and locals flock here for fresh produce, pastries, salt cod, smallgoods, spices and most other delicious things you can think of. Anchovies and tomato-rubbed bread are a top little snack for tourists in need of sustenance before walking Passeig de la Muralla, Girona's old city walls, parts of which date back to the ninth century.
Placa del Vi 7
Laureano Serres is a legend in the zero-intervention winemaking world and this wine bar, in Girona's old town, is an elegant place to experience the Catalan vigneron's expressions of local terroir under his Mendall label. Many more cult wines from Spain and France are housed in the cellar, so grab a seat by the town square and people-watch with vins naturals and patatas bravas.
Le Bistrot
Girona's most romantic restaurant might be this French-Catalan bistro, where locals sip vermouth on an ancient stairway covered in jasmine. Bistrot offers simple food (stews, salads, grilled meats) at modest prices. A no-fuss bean soup might be exactly what you need if you find your Spanish dining itinerary too packed with avante-garde tasting menus.
El Tall
Jamon heaven. Hundreds of cured ham shoulders (paleta) and legs (jamon) are on display at Plaza Catalunya's modern deli, El Tall, which specialises in the very best pigs scoffing acorns on the Iberian Peninsula. Staff will happily guide you through the wall of hams and all their nutty, sweet, salty, nuanced differences.
La Noucentista
Once a popular colmado (traditional Catalan grocery store), La Noucentista has transformed itself into a cheese shop of the highest and smelliest order. More than 200 types of European cheeses are ready to enjoy on a picnic by the River Onyar, including many Catalan favourites, such as the traditionally made goat's milk cheese formatge de la garrotxa.
Atempo at Sants Metges Hotel
"Ah, Mr Bond. Welcome to my hotel and restaurant housed in a former military base on the highest part of Sants Metges mountain, overlooking Girona." With brutalist architecture and sweeping views, this luxe 15-room retreat looks like the kind of place where 007 would relax, infiltrate a villain's lair, or both. It's also home to Atempo restaurant, where young chef Jordi Cruz, owner of Barcelona's three-Michelin-starred ABaC fine diner, oversees a highfalutin menu featuring squab with black truffle and sea urchin chawanmushi. Absolutely worth the 20-minute drive from Girona's city centre.
Rocambolesc
Yes, it's another Roca brother joint. Rocambolesc is the passion project of Jordi Roca, El Celler's Willy Wonka-loving pastry chef, and the tiny dessert store is a gelato-lover's dream. Flavours range from classic (chocolate, caramel, vanilla) to somewhat bonkers (parmesan, asparagus, truffle). Also be sure to visit the bakery next door for a xuixo (pronounced shoo-shoo), a creme catalan-filled pastry that's something of a croissant-churro crossover with roots in 1920s Girona.
Tossa de Mar is another gorgeous resort town on the coast of Costa Brava. It has some magnificent beaches, of course, but the main attraction in the city is Vila Vella (the Old Town), a well-preserved citadel overlooking the ocean. And, as a bonus for all the Game of Thrones fans out there: some scenes from the sixth season of GoT were filmed here. Tossa de Mar is only 12km from Lloret de Mar. If you don’t want to organize a day trip all by yourself, you can take this ferry or even hike there.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tossa de Mar
5 Carrer de Francesc Mas i RosTossa de Mar is another gorgeous resort town on the coast of Costa Brava. It has some magnificent beaches, of course, but the main attraction in the city is Vila Vella (the Old Town), a well-preserved citadel overlooking the ocean. And, as a bonus for all the Game of Thrones fans out there: some scenes from the sixth season of GoT were filmed here. Tossa de Mar is only 12km from Lloret de Mar. If you don’t want to organize a day trip all by yourself, you can take this ferry or even hike there.
Sightseeing
Santa Clotilde Gardens is the perfect place to find peace and tranquility and also an unmissable spot in Lloret de Mar! These lush gardens are located on top of a hill, next to Fenals Beach, full with beautifully kept greenery, including all types of exotic plants and flowers. Capture the beautiful scenery, marble mermaid sculptures and fountains around you. Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar are almost 100 years old.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación de Jardines de Santa Clotilde
s/n Passeig JardinsSanta Clotilde Gardens is the perfect place to find peace and tranquility and also an unmissable spot in Lloret de Mar! These lush gardens are located on top of a hill, next to Fenals Beach, full with beautifully kept greenery, including all types of exotic plants and flowers. Capture the beautiful scenery, marble mermaid sculptures and fountains around you. Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar are almost 100 years old.
Taking a stroll through Lloret de Mar’s historic center, you will come across the Church of Sant Romà, the patron saint of Lloret de Mar. This unique church is actually one of the main Lloret de Mar attractions. It is situated right in the heart of the city and is characterized by its colorful dome roof and unique architecture. The Gothic-Catalan-style architecture will definitely catch your attention, you can’t miss it! Entrance is free, but be respectful as this is an actively used city church.
While you’re there, you can visit the architectural complex located right near the church. It is called the Parochial Rectory and if you like art, you will want to add it to your list of things to do. Admire the beautiful mosaics that do a great job of reflecting the Catalan style.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sant Romà de Lloret de Mar
4 Plaça de l'EsglésiaTaking a stroll through Lloret de Mar’s historic center, you will come across the Church of Sant Romà, the patron saint of Lloret de Mar. This unique church is actually one of the main Lloret de Mar attractions. It is situated right in the heart of the city and is characterized by its colorful dome roof and unique architecture. The Gothic-Catalan-style architecture will definitely catch your attention, you can’t miss it! Entrance is free, but be respectful as this is an actively used city church.
While you’re there, you can visit the architectural complex located right near the church. It is called the Parochial Rectory and if you like art, you will want to add it to your list of things to do. Admire the beautiful mosaics that do a great job of reflecting the Catalan style.
Lloret’s Modernist Cemetery
The cemetery dates from 1901 and you can find many beautiful shrines and mausoleums created in the Art Nouveau style. The entire place is like a piece of art by itself, so it attracts many tourists every year. Trust me, it resembles a museum more than a normal, gloomy cemetery.
Cementiri Modernista
Lloret’s Modernist Cemetery
The cemetery dates from 1901 and you can find many beautiful shrines and mausoleums created in the Art Nouveau style. The entire place is like a piece of art by itself, so it attracts many tourists every year. Trust me, it resembles a museum more than a normal, gloomy cemetery.
Even though Lloret de Mar is the perfect place for a calm vacation full of sun and beaches, it is also a great hiking destination. There are numerous hiking trails in the city. Most of them are located near the coast so you will have a gorgeous view of the ocean along your walk. One of the simplest and most relaxing walks is between Lloret de Mar Beach and Fenals Beach. If you are feeling adventurous, you can take the path from Santa Cristina Beach to Canyelles Beach. This footpath is 9.4km long and it is very beautiful, so you won’t get bored walking.
A longer, more challenging option would be the GR92TR11 footpath. This well-known Gran Recorrido footpath goes from Lloret de Mar all the way to Tossa de Mar. The trail is 13.2km long and it takes around 3 hours to complete.
The path can be accessed directly from the house. You will take the first right on Carrer Sorells and a few step down you will see a gate towards a steep set of stairs towards the “camí de ronda”.
Cami de Ronda, Cala Banys
Even though Lloret de Mar is the perfect place for a calm vacation full of sun and beaches, it is also a great hiking destination. There are numerous hiking trails in the city. Most of them are located near the coast so you will have a gorgeous view of the ocean along your walk. One of the simplest and most relaxing walks is between Lloret de Mar Beach and Fenals Beach. If you are feeling adventurous, you can take the path from Santa Cristina Beach to Canyelles Beach. This footpath is 9.4km long and it is very beautiful, so you won’t get bored walking.
A longer, more challenging option would be the GR92TR11 footpath. This well-known Gran Recorrido footpath goes from Lloret de Mar all the way to Tossa de Mar. The trail is 13.2km long and it takes around 3 hours to complete.
The path can be accessed directly from the house. You will take the first right on Carrer Sorells and a few step down you will see a gate towards a steep set of stairs towards the “camí de ronda”.
Castell de Sant Joan is another Lloret de Mar castle but this is a real one! It is located between Lloret Beach and Fenals Beach, on a small mountain. You can go inside it to learn more about the history of this wonderful city for a small entrance fee.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Sant Joan
s/n Carrer Cardenal Vidal i BarraquerCastell de Sant Joan is another Lloret de Mar castle but this is a real one! It is located between Lloret Beach and Fenals Beach, on a small mountain. You can go inside it to learn more about the history of this wonderful city for a small entrance fee.
Beaches
Santa Cristina is a small and calm beach which is the furthest away from the city center. It’s perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. But don’t worry, you will still find facilities there – umbrellas, shops where you can buy drinks or ice-cream, showers etc. Don't miss out eating at Cala Treumal or Hotel Santa Cristina
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Platja de Santa Cristina
Santa Cristina is a small and calm beach which is the furthest away from the city center. It’s perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. But don’t worry, you will still find facilities there – umbrellas, shops where you can buy drinks or ice-cream, showers etc. Don't miss out eating at Cala Treumal or Hotel Santa Cristina
Lloret Beach is the biggest, most popular beach in the city and is very easily reached from the city center. I loved visiting early in the morning when everyone is sleeping after a big night out. While there, you can relax in the golden sand or try some water sports (catamaran, ferry, jet skiing, parasailing etc). The good thing about Lloret Beach is that you can find many beachfront restaurants and bars nearby to grab a refreshing drink or an ice cream.
Platja de Lloret de Mar
Lloret Beach is the biggest, most popular beach in the city and is very easily reached from the city center. I loved visiting early in the morning when everyone is sleeping after a big night out. While there, you can relax in the golden sand or try some water sports (catamaran, ferry, jet skiing, parasailing etc). The good thing about Lloret Beach is that you can find many beachfront restaurants and bars nearby to grab a refreshing drink or an ice cream.
This cove beach is another great option if you want to spend time on a golden sand beach, while also being surrounded by wild nature. Bear in mind it is a popular spot for nudists, in case that could make you uncomfortable.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cala Boadella
This cove beach is another great option if you want to spend time on a golden sand beach, while also being surrounded by wild nature. Bear in mind it is a popular spot for nudists, in case that could make you uncomfortable.
Kids
If you love water parks you will need to visit this one! It is actually one of the biggest aqua parks in Europe, it has 20 rides and different pools, perfect for young and more mature audiences alike.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Water World Lloret
Km. 1,2 Ctra. VidreresIf you love water parks you will need to visit this one! It is actually one of the biggest aqua parks in Europe, it has 20 rides and different pools, perfect for young and more mature audiences alike.
If you are a fan of adventure parks, you will definitely love this one! You’ll spend time surrounded by trees and nature. You can try zip lines, adventurous circuits, tree climbing etc. It’s definitely a great way to spend the evening after some relaxation on the beach. It is suitable for everybody, from adults to children as young as 3 years old.
Arbre Aventura
2 Avenida EstaciónIf you are a fan of adventure parks, you will definitely love this one! You’ll spend time surrounded by trees and nature. You can try zip lines, adventurous circuits, tree climbing etc. It’s definitely a great way to spend the evening after some relaxation on the beach. It is suitable for everybody, from adults to children as young as 3 years old.
This is an outdoor fun park created especially for children up to 12 years old, so if you are traveling with your family and kids, make sure to pay a visit to this place – your kids
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gnomo Park
This is an outdoor fun park created especially for children up to 12 years old, so if you are traveling with your family and kids, make sure to pay a visit to this place – your kids
Ultimate climbing experience for both the smallest enthusiasts at home and their parents.
Golem Blanes - Escalada i Fitness
51 Av. de l'EstacióUltimate climbing experience for both the smallest enthusiasts at home and their parents.
Food Shops
Verdures J. Gruart
Family own farm that sells homegrown organic fruits and vegetable
A nice local market for you to shop.
Our favorite fish shot - Peixos Sonia
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercat municipal
41 Av. de Castell d'AroA nice local market for you to shop.
Our favorite fish shot - Peixos Sonia
Family owned local butcher, and by far our favorite. You will be able to get the best cold meat (jamón, fuet, lomo) as well as delicious meat.
Carrer del Rector Coch, 9, 17310 Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain
Can Poch
Family owned local butcher, and by far our favorite. You will be able to get the best cold meat (jamón, fuet, lomo) as well as delicious meat.
Carrer del Rector Coch, 9, 17310 Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain
Artesanal patisserie shop. They do very small production so we recommend going first thing in the morning or ordering for the next day. Try their “nata” to pair with with some fresh fruit, which will make for a great dessert.
Carrer d'Enric Prat de la Riba, 4, 17310 Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain
Pastissería Frigola
4 Carrer d'Enric Prat de la RibaArtesanal patisserie shop. They do very small production so we recommend going first thing in the morning or ordering for the next day. Try their “nata” to pair with with some fresh fruit, which will make for a great dessert.
Carrer d'Enric Prat de la Riba, 4, 17310 Lloret de Mar, Girona, Spain
Veritas
10 Carrer ses FalquesThe largest and closest organic supermarket located in Blanes.
Great wine selection. From local wines from L’Empordà from other great names from around Spain and other regions.
Wine Palace Lloret Vinoteca
4 Passeig de Camprodon i ArrietaGreat wine selection. From local wines from L’Empordà from other great names from around Spain and other regions.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Ideally we suggest renting a car
Casa Les Oliveres is located in a quiete residential area up in a hill. Its 20 minutes walking from down town Lloret de Mar.