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 in the municipality, celebrated in honor of the muleteers (traginers in Catalan). It takes place on the second Sunday of the year at the Alegries hermitage and a chocolate bar, children's games, a mass for the dead, popular sardanas and a representation of the Traginer legend are organised.
To commemorate the Carnival, the town councils of Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar are jointly organizing a new edition of the South Costa Brava Carnival. During this celebration, a parade will take place in each of these towns, in which more than a thousand people parade every year. As usual, prizes will be awarded to the best floats, troupes, individual costumes and small groups.
On April 23, one of the most popular celebrations in Catalonia takes place, the Diada de Sant Jordi. Although it is not a holiday, Catalan towns and cities are filled with people visiting the book and rose stalls that are set up in the streets especially for this day. The Book and Rose Fair is held on the Jacint Verdaguer promenade in Lloret de Mar, as well as different cultural, musical and leisure activities for all ages.
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.
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.
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 Romà, patron saint of the town. There is a mass in the parish church, concerts, children's activities, and sports activities.
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Don't miss the best festivites in Lloret de Mar!
On April 23 takes place the Sant Jordi's Day, one of the most popular celebrations in Catalonia. During this special day, the streets and squares of towns and cities become a huge open-air bookstore and florist, with many cultural and musical activities. Do not miss it!
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.
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 28th February to 15th March, the municipalities of Lloret de Mar, Blanes and Tossa de Mar will celebrate the eleventh edition of the South Costa Brava Carnival. Come and enjoy music and costumes in good company!
On 24 July, Lloret de Mar celebrates Santa Cristina, patron saint of the town, and on 26 July, Sant Elm, patron saint of seafaring trades. Discover all the activities and events planned for these days in the town and come and enjoy the summer festivities in Lloret de Mar.
The festa major of Sant Romà will be held from Friday 7th to Sunday 18th 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. Read on to find out more!