On Sunday, March 26, the 42nd Popular March of the Hermitages of Lloret de Mar will take place, an 18-kilometre route through the hermitages of the town. If you want to discover the surroundings of Lloret de Mar, there is no better way to do it than touring its forests and beaches. All the information about this popular march and how to register below.
The 42nd Popular March of the Hermitages will take place on Sunday, March 26 in the town of Lloret de Mar. It is an 18-kilometre route that passes through the most emblematic hermitages of the town.
It will start at 8 a.m. in the Plaza de la Vila and will visit the Hermitage of Sant Quirze, the Hermitage of Les Alegries, the Monastery of Sant Pere del Bosc and the Hermitage of Santa Cristina, as well as the Angel monument, the chapel of La Mare de Déu de Gràcia and Creu de Terme, ending at Lloret de Mar beach.
The march is organized by Xino Xano, a cultural entity from Lloret de Mar whose objective is to promote and organize socio-cultural actions that contribute to the knowledge and recovery of local roots.
To participate in the 42nd edition of the Popular March of the Hermitages you can register at El Puntet (Avinguda de Vidreres, 58), El Puntet de Fenals (Plaça de Fenals) or on the Xino Xano's website.
The price of early registration will be €6, while registration on the day of the march will be €10.
The route has a total of 18 kilometers with a positive difference of more than 700 meters, although the technical difficulty is moderate. The complete route on foot can be done between 4 and 5 hours.
The march will start at 8 a.m. in Plaça de la Vila de Lloret de Mar, in front of the Town Hall, in the direction of the Hermitage of Sant Quirze (km 2), the oldest in Lloret de Mar. It is located in a high point of the population, at the foot of the Turó d'en Sala, 200 meters from the tourist office and the magnificent modernist cemetery.
The route continues in the direction of the Hermitage of Les Alegries (km 4.2), the first parish church in Lloret de Mar, located in the Les Alegries neighborhood, to the north of the town.
Next, on Avenida de les Alegries, take the road that leads to Sant Pere del Bosc, where you will find the Angel Monument (km 6.2), a monument with the figure of an angel with outstretched metal wings that indicates with the right hand the path of the hermitage of the Virgen de Gracia.
Advancing towards the monastery of Sant Pere del Bosc, we find the Creu de Terme and the Chapel of the Mare de Déu de Gràcia. The chapel is located right at the crossroads of several hiking trails and the Creu de Terme just before reaching the square of the Monastery of Sant Pere del Bosc.
Next is the Monastery of Sant Pere del Bosc (km 8.6), which has its origins in an 11th century hermitage. It is located in a natural area surrounded by forests, about five kilometers from the center of Lloret de Mar.
In the direction of the beach is the Hermitage of Santa Cristina (km 13.7). It is located on a raised landing on the beach of Santa Cristina and Cala Treumal in Lloret de Mar, about 4 km from the center of the town of Lloret de Mar.
The march will end on the beach of Lloret de Mar, where a breakfast will take place for all the participants and a souvenir backpack will be given.
If you are looking for accommodation for your getaway in Lloret de Mar, you should know that Rosamar Hotels has a perfect hotel for active tourism and two hotels distinguished with the Sports Tourism Certificate, designed for sports getaways.
Hotel Rosamar Maritim, 4-star is a hotel located in front of the Lloret de Mar beach. It is a hotel designed for those travelers who like to spend the day visiting and discovering every corner of the places where they go. It has a terrace with a swimming pool and panoramic sea views.
Hotel Rosamar & Spa, 4-star Superior is located on the beachfront, in a quiet area close to the center of Lloret de Mar. It is the perfect accommodation for athletes, as it has its own wellness space equipped with a sauna, Hammam and a relaxation area with thermal loungers and sensation showers.
Hotel Rosamar Es Blau Adults Only (+16), 4-star superior, is a hotel only for people over 16 years of age located very close to the center of the town of Lloret de Mar. It is also designed for sports getaways, as it has its own spa with an indoor heated pool, sauna, Hammam, hydromassage pool and a relaxation area with thermal loungers and showers.
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