Costa Brava - Lloret de Mar: November 2013

Lloret de Mar Coast characteristic of Costa Brava can also find on the right of the main beach. Rocks on the Bay of Cala Banys , which in 1966 placed pedestal Dona Marinera - wife of a sailor are ideal for gazing at the sea this form . Walking down the lane leading along the coast , away from the main beach, admire the rocky coastline , come to set high above sea level, the tower of the historic Castle of San Juan, which can be visited as part of a mini tour tourist train objeżdżającym Lloret . Going further we come to another beach in Lloret , and also less sandy Platja Fenals , which we believe has much more charm than the main beach . To follow on in the chosen direction for Platja Fenals you have to climb a bit, because here again begins to rock fragment coast. Along the path we reach the other smaller scenic beaches and bays. We can reach up to Blanes , passing by descent to the beach : Platjade are Boadella , Platja se Santa Cristina , Platja Treumal and the entrance to the botanical gardens : Pinja de Rosa and Marimurtra .

In the Lloret no botanical garden , but worth a visit is made at the top of the cliff coast Gardens Jardins de Santa Clotilde . In 1919, the owner of the hill Marqius Roviralta ordered Catalan architect Nicolau Maria Rubio and Tudori create a garden in the Renaissance style . Park was created in memory of the late wife of the founder , Clotilde . The romantic scenery created terraced gardens with views of the cliffs . In the modern , concrete Lloret Santa Clotilde Gardens are an oasis , where alternate colors of flowers, green trees and blue sea and sky. Perfectly woven into the landscape of the Costa Brava architecture garden is arranged so that it was not a strenuous walk even on a hot day . Shelter from the sun can be found in the shady alleys and enjoy the stunning views.
The Jardins de Santa Clotilde come simply walking down the sidewalk on the left side of the road leading to Blanes. At some point signpost directs us to the left , to go between the buildings and following the signs we will get to the garden. Ina road leads from the beach Fenals inland, through the district suites come to the gardens. Jardins de Santa Clotilde can be visited from May to October every day except Mondays. Ticket price: 3,25 euros.

Another place that had a great impression on us is a historic cemetery. To visit it you need to move away from the busy city center and go to the road leading to Blanes. Following the right hand side we find the signpost directing us to the cemetery. Historic part of the cemetery, decorate graves, tombs and shrines, made at the beginning of the twentieth century by the famous Catalan artists and sculptors. This cemetery is considered one of the most famous examples of Catalan art tombstone. Some contemporary looks nothing like the known cemeteries and well worth a visit.

If a visit to the cemetery and you will have no more desire to go back to the center you can go on the road . Leaving the cemetery notice standing about 200 meters on the historic building of the temple. Unfortunately it is closed all year , it can not be visited. Passing the church and going forward in the same direction will put you on the road signs , pointing to the historic abbey of Sant Pere del Bosc .
   Deciding to walk in that direction did not realize that the trip will take us a couple of hours. If you decide to take this trip with me drinks , because the march is long, and along the way there are no shops . Following the signs go by next to the water park , watching from above is placed on a hill recreation facility , then go through verdant neighborhood of houses with colorful gardens.
   Continue walking down a wide , unpaved road you pass the green expanse of the golf course . The field of some parts of the road will run through the forest. The entire route is like going into town. Along the way, every few hundred meters misses the historical remains : "city of angels " - two from the nineteenth century buildings, resembling large huts, located on opposite sides of the road , " angel statue " , located on the top of a little away from the road, which will go a hill. The right hand side of the figure , and points the way to Sant Pere del Bosc , the left hand is stretched out to the sky ; chapel " Mare de Deu Gracia " and " cross border ", designed by the famous Catalan architect. Unveiling of the chapel and the cross was the first of May 1898. When you pass the cross, yet time and emerge silhouette monastery of Sant Pere del Bosc .
   Situated just 5 km from the center of Lloret monastery was inhabited by Benedictine monks until 1694 when it was burned by the French invaders. In 1789, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style , losing forever its Gothic silhouette. The golden age of the object began in 1860, when he bought it Nicolau Font and Maig - Lloret resident , who, like others returned from the colonies her newfound fortune there . Restored the building as a whole, added a chapel. Deceased members of his family were buried in the tombs of the crypt of the chapel , where lie today. In 1911 the front of the building a monument Nicolau .
   Currently in Sant Pere del Bosc are a restaurant and art gallery, which exhibits works of art after the renovation . We are not able to enter the building . September is apparently the season and the subject was closed. However, it is worth to go there even at this time of the year: because this historic building on a large clearing, surrounded by forest makes a big impression.

Walking through the busy streets, narrowed the sidewalks exposed shelves with goods and summer gardens restaurants arrive sooner or later the Church Square. And this surprise: The Parish Church of mosaic dome is like a pearl in the concrete architecture of Lloret. The building was constructed on the basis of the early sixteenth century church in Renaissance style. Added at the beginning of the twentieth century chapel of St. Sacrament of said mosaic dome is an architectural feature of this part of town. You can visit the interior of the church, which is a quiet haven where you will find respite. Before we return to walk the streets of Lloret should also look at the hotel next to the parish church of decorative building, built in the modernist style.

Our hotel was located so we had to go shopping streets of Lloret tangle to reach the sea. In addition to the typical pedestrian area along the seafront in Lloret has its own characteristic alley, called the Promenade Verdageuer'a designated by lane of palm trees . At one end of the alley completed in 1872 . town hall on the second built in 1887 . Garriga house and buildings located along the hotels create a colonial atmosphere of the times , when in the nineteenth century were created structures funded by residents returning from the colonies gained fortunes .
   On the promenade, just enough to cross the street and we are on the boardwalk at the main beach of Lloret . It is 1.5 km long, sandy beach . It stretches from the castle called the Castle on the Beach to the rocks of Cala Banys . It is a place for lovers of sun, sea and water sports. The heat gave there all the characters even in autumn, during our holiday . At noon achievement was the passage concrete walkway, relief from the heat brought served in kiosks on the boardwalk frozen drinks grappa . Promenade decorate the flower beds and a variety of souvenirs, for example, related to the history of the city. It should look around to see the beginning of the beach such as decorating the monument Sardana - traditional Catalan dance . In 1971 . Lloret called home Sarda . At the other end of the beach , at the inlet of the main street there is a sculpture Esquard , symbolizing Lloret open to the world as a tourist resort .
   Also on the main beachfront, BOAT landing craft , which you can take the example to the neighboring village. We took the boat ride to Blanes. Half-hour cruise can easily enjoy the rocky Costa Brava coastline from a different perspective .