Essentials
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Fenals or Santa Clotilde (quieter, residential, better infrastructure)
- City
- Lloret de Mar, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain
- Population
- 39,000 (increases significantly in summer)
- Internet Speed
- Fiber optic widely available; average 300 Mbps - 600 Mbps
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, Santander
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, but high mineral content; many prefer bottled or filtered water
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and Yoigo available at local shops for approx €15-20
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Wise, or CaixaBank (Holabank account for non-residents)
- Accommodation
- Tourist rentals, seasonal apartments, and hotels like Delamar
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and contactless payments accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and Idealista for monthly rentals (€800 - €1,500/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostel Loft (Carrer de la Vila, 51) - approx €25-40/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- City Center (near the main beach) or Fenals Beach area
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Coworking Lloret (Carrer de Sant Pere, 42) - €15/day, €150/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- Bar Bodega L'Art (Carrer de les Vidreres) - good Wi-Fi and quiet mornings
- Networking Events
- Monthly 'Lloret Business' meetups organized by the local Ayuntamiento
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Lloret de Mar Facebook Group; weekly language exchange at local bars
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Radio Taxi Lloret (+34 972 36 25 25); Uber/Cabify have limited presence
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Lloret Bikes (Carrer de la Riera) - approx €25/day
- Best Beach Nearby
- Cala Boadella (natural, quiet) or Fenals Beach
- Top Regional Airline
- Vueling (operating out of Barcelona El Prat and Girona)
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair (hub at Girona Airport, 30 mins away)
- Highway Access
- AP-7 (Autopista del Mediterráneo) and C-32
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Blanes Train Station (connected by bus L6 to Lloret center)
- Public Transport Passes
- T-Mobilitat or T-10 card for regional buses (€1.20 - €2.50 per trip)
- Regional Travel
- Bus (Sagalés/Sarfa) to Barcelona or Girona; Train from Blanes to Barcelona
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Hospital Comarcal de la Selva (Blanes, 10 mins away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Samsara Yoga Lloret (Carrer de Sant Josep) - drop-in €12
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Anytime Fitness (Avinguda de les Alegries) - approx €45/month
- Laundry Services
- Clean & Go Self-Service Laundry (Avinguda de Vidreres, 67)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Glovo and Just Eat
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Suquet de Peix (Fish Stew) or Arròs Negre
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- La Pampa Steak House (has vegan options) or Meeting (Italian/Salad options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pastisseria Mimosa (Carrer de la Vila) for traditional Catalan panels
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Mercadona or Lidl on Avinguda de les Alegries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.es (24-hour delivery often available)
- Grocery Delivery
- BonpreuEsclat or Mercadona online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Avinguda Just Marlés Vilarrodona (Disco strip)
- Local Brewery
- Birra 08 (Craft beer available in local bars like El Trull)
- Wine Bars
- Celler el Petit (Carrer de Sant Romà) - great local Empordà wines
- Street Food Stalls
- Weekly Tuesday Market (Avinguda del Rieral) - grilled chicken and olives
- Popular International Cuisine
- Indian Tandoori Restaurant (Carrer de la Riera)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Santa Clotilde Gardens (Renaissance-style gardens on a cliff)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Maritime Museum (Museu del Mar) in the Indiano house 'Can Garriga'
- Historical Sites
- Castell d'en Plaja (iconic castle overlooking the sea)
- Religious Sites
- Church of Sant Romà (unique modernist architecture and colorful tiles)
- Annual Events
- Festa Major de Santa Cristina (July 24th)
- Cultural Districts
- The Indianos Trail (historic houses built by locals returning from Cuba)
- Theater Venues
- Teatre de Lloret (Plaça de la Germana de la Caritat)
- Local Markets
- Municipal Market (Mercat Municipal) - open daily for fresh produce
- Music Scene
- Som de Mar Festival (Summer concerts at Santa Clotilde Gardens)
- Street Art
- Murals near the Rieral district schools
- Cooking Classes
- Espai del Peix (Nearby Palamós, 30 mins) - seafood workshops
- Art Galleries
- L'Art i la Traça (Carrer de Sant Romà)
- Historic Buildings
- Modernist Cemetery of Lloret de Mar (part of the European Cemeteries Route)
- Local Heritage
- The 'Ball de Plaça' (traditional dance performed during town festivals)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Montseny Natural Park (45 mins drive)
- National Parks Nearby
- Cap de Creus Natural Park (1.5 hours drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Camí de Ronda (Coastal path connecting Lloret to Tossa de Mar)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Dona Marinera statue (Fisherman's Wife) viewpoint
- Birdwatching Locations
- Tordera River Delta (15 mins drive)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Prohibited on beaches; designated BBQ areas in 'Sant Quirze' park
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Correos (Plaça de la Magnòlia, 2)
- Tech Repair Services
- PC Box Lloret (Carrer de Sant Salvador)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Pista Poliesportiva Municipal del Molí
- Language Classes
- Oficina de Català de Lloret (Carrer dels Mestres)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Biblioteca Municipal Lloret de Mar (Plaça de Pere Torrent)
- Community Centers
- El Puntet (Youth and community space)
- Gaming Lounges
- Cyber Lloret (Carrer de la Riera)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Gran Casino Costa Brava (Carrer de la Vila de Tossa, 27)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €112,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,400 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €84,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €165,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €121,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €210,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = €150,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Standard Spanish rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 19% - 26% for residents
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents (more than 183 days/year)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 47% (depends on the autonomous community, Catalonia is around 47-50%)
- VAT
- 21% (IVA)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, strict Spanish Ley de Impuesto de Sociedades
- Property Tax
- IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles), approx. 0.4% - 1.1% of cadastral value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 10% ITP (Transfer Tax) for resale properties in Catalonia
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Beckham Law) - 24% flat tax on Spanish income up to €600k