From traditional celebrations such as the El Traginer festival, to more popular events that still retain all their essence such as the Santa Cristina festival or the Sant Romà festival. Discover all the festivities that take place in the town of Lloret de Mar so you don't miss a single one!
The first festival of the year that is celebrated in Lloret de Mar is El Traginer festival, one of the most traditional festivals of the municipality. It takes place on the second Sunday of the year at the hermitage of Les Alegries. During this day, there is a chocolate party, children's games, a mass for the deceased, popular sardanas and a representation of the legend of El Traginer. If you want to know more about this tradition, take a look at our publication about El Traginer festival.
The Americans’ Fair, dedicated to Lloret de Mar's Indian past, takes place in mid-June. During a whole weekend, on Jacint Verdaguer promenade, you can enjoy trade demonstrations, craft shops, concerts, workshops and exhibitions and tastings of overseas products. You can also take the opportunity to take guided tours of the artistic heritage inherited from the Indians. Travel to the past discovering the Lloret de Mar of the Indians!
One of the most popular festivals in the town is the festivity of Santa Cristina, which is celebrated around July 24, the day of Santa Cristina. During this festival there is a maritime procession to Santa Cristina’s Hermitage from Lloret de Mar beach, the S'Amorra Amorra lute regatta in the bay of Santa Cristina and the Ball de Plaça (or Dansa de les Almorratxes) in the Plaza de la Vila, followed by sardanas by the copla La Bisbal Jove. Find out what each of these events consists of in our post about the festivity of Santa Cristina.
During the summer months, the neighborhoods of Lloret de Mar organize their own festivals. The first festival that is celebrated is the festival of the Fishermen's neighborhood, at the end of June, where a habanera song is organized and burnt rum is served.
At the beginning of July, coinciding with the day of Sant Cristòfol, the neighborhood festival of Can Ballell is celebrated. This celebration lasts about three days and consists of a floral offering, the blessing of vehicles, a large popular fideua and performances with dance groups. In the middle of the month, the festivals of Mas Baell and Can Carbó are held. During the three days that the festivities last, they make a popular sausage, a gymkhana and a popular hot chocolate, among others.
At the beginning of August the festival of Mas Romeu is celebrated with a traditional dinner open to the public and a “sevillanas” performance. The third week of August the festivities of El Molí, Mas Vilà and Can Ribalaigua are held. The festivities last about three days and consist of concerts, a singing of habaneras, a popular butifarrada and exhibitions of students of sevillanas, country and flamenco. At the end of the month, the Fenals and Santa Clotilde festivities are held, with a music festival on the Ferran Agulló promenade, a habaneras song with burnt rum, fireworks, a petanque contest and a popular “butifarrada” with wine and pitcher.
The month of August in Lloret de Mar is celebrated the Som de Mar Festival, a unique opportunity to enjoy live music in the gardens of Santa Clotilde. This cycle of concerts lasts about two weeks and each year some of the most renowned national artists participate. Different catering stands are set up so that attendees can eat or drink something before or after the concerts.
Check out our last post to get more information about the Som de Mar Festival.
In addition to the town's summer festival, Lloret de Mar also celebrates a winter festival. The festivity of Sant Romà is celebrated around November 18, the day of Saint Roman (Romà in Catalan). There is a mass in the parish church, concerts, children's activities, and sports activities. Visit our post to learn more about the festivity of Sant Romà.
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Don't miss the best festivites in Lloret de Mar!
Once summer again, the Som de Mar Festival is back, the benchmark festival in the south of the Costa Brava. From 19 to 27 August, you can enjoy the best live music in a unique setting, the Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar.
One of the most eagerly awaited days for the people of Lloret de Mar is coming up: 24th July is celebrated the festivity of Santa Cristina, patron saint of Lloret de Mar. Check out all the events and activities that take place on this important day in this town on the Costa Brava.
From October 28 to November 6, the city of Girona will celebrate the festivities of Sant Narcís, in honor of the patron saint of the Catalan town. The program has more than 200 activities for young people, children and adults alike to enjoy the festivities. We tell you everything we know about traditional acts, concerts, family activities and the fair!
The festa major of Sant Romà will be held from Thursday 10 to Sunday 27 November in the town of Lloret de Mar. During these days, all kinds of activities and events will take place to celebrate the town's winter festivities. Keep reading to discover them!
Each culture and region has its own way of celebrating Christmas, and the Catalan territory is no exception: a log that shits gifts, a very special figurine in the nativity scene and a traditional dish made with leftover food of Christmas. Discover the most surprising and unique Christmas traditions in Catalonia!
On the second Sunday of the year, El Traginer Festival, one of the most traditional festivals in the municipality, is celebrated in the hermitage of les Alegries in Lloret de Mar. During this celebration, a chocolate, children's games, a mass for the dead, popular sardanas and a representation of the legend of El Traginer are usually organized.
From February 17 to March 4, the municipalities of Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar will celebrate the tenth edition of the South Costa Brava Carnival, after two years of suspension due to the pandemic. Come and enjoy music and costumes in good company!