Stroll along the coastal promenade, browse the range of boutiques and linger into the evening for the bars and restaurants.

Lloret Town Centre is the epicentre of the region, where glitzy entertainment venues complement a range of old-world reminders. Its lively boardwalk overlooks the Balearic Sea, while the cafés and restaurants keep this central area busy after the sun sets. Explore the many shops for clothing and souvenirs in this exciting commercial hub.

Among the highlights of the central area is the Can Fort, a colonial-era mansion that provides an insight into a bygone era. Go on a guided tour of the stately rooms and corridors.

Visit another historic house, the Can Carriga, to learn about a group of people who made their fortune through seafaring voyages to Cuba and the West Indies. The house holds the Maritime Museum, whose displays tell the story of Caribbean imports, sailing and the merchant navy in the region. Continue through the central streets to reach the exquisitely decorated Parish Church of Sant Romà.

In the evening, try the seafood at one of the many restaurants with open-air terraces facing the Mediterranean Sea. Look out onto the water as you enjoy your meal. When night falls, try your luck on the games and machines of the Gran Casino Costa Brava.

Have a break from the town with a trip north to the Montbarbat Iberian Settlement. This vantage point has historic ruins as well as a wonderful vista of the Selva Plain and the sparkling blue sea. Drive to the Turó Rodó Iberian Settlement that is closer to the town centre and overlooks the ocean.

The town centre district is in the heart of Lloret de Mar, in the northeastern corner of Spain. Ride a bus to one of the stops a little inland from the sea and get around the coastal area on foot.

While you’re in the region, consider heading to the southwestern outskirts for other sights such as Playa de Fenals, Santa Cristina’s Shrine and Cala Boadella Beach.