Santa Cristina, protector of seafarers and patron of Lloret de Mar, a town with more than 1000 years of history located on the Costa Brava, province of Girona, is also one of the places that we recommend not to miss on your visit to This area of Catalonia.
This famous town, with a great leisure offer for the many tourists who visit it throughout the year, remembers its past and traditions of a fishing village every July 24, during the Santa Cristina festival.
If you do not have the opportunity to visit Lloret de Mar during your big party, there are two places that are worth knowing, that refer to Santa Cristina and that you can enjoy at other times of the year: the hermitage and the beach of Santa Cristina.
Hermitage of Santa Cristina
On a mound just over 3 kilometers from Lloret de Mar, in the direction of Blanes, we find the charming Hermitage of Santa Cristina. One of the things that attract the most attention is its location, on the Treumal Cove and Santa Cristina Beach, which we have to confess is impressive, surrounded by pine forest and with magnificent views of the Costa Brava from its great viewpoint to the sea.
Views from the viewpoint of the Hermitage of Santa Cristina
The current hermitage of neoclassical style is from the end of the 18th century, although its origins date back many centuries. Its interior stands out for its large marble altar made in Italy, a collection of miniature ships and the relics that are preserved from the Holy, the skull and a small bone that is carried in the maritime procession during the party we mentioned earlier, from July 24.
Facade of the Hermitage of Santa Cristina
Outside the hermitage you will find the hostel with its arcades and ceramic murals, referring to the party and fishing, as well as an old rowing boat and a sculpture of the Santa Cristina worker. Only for these details, in addition to the incredible location in which it is located, this location of Lloret de Mar, is one of the most visited in the town.
You only need to see some photos to understand the reason why visiting the Hermitage of Santa Cristina and all its surroundings, is one of the things you have to do in the province of Girona.
Hermitage of Santa Cristina in Lloret de Mar
The best and most comfortable way to access the chapel is by car from the road from Lloret de Mar to Blanes. In addition, you will not have problems to leave the car, since a few meters from the hermitage there is a fairly large parking lot, paid only in summer, where you can park.
Another option is to go by boat and climb a small and steep path that runs through the forest, from the Treumal Cove.
Something to keep in mind is that during July and August there are free guided tours from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. by the Obrería de Santa Cristina, the entity that deals with maintenance and traditions linked to the hermitage.
Opening hours of the Hermitage: from Monday to Friday from 5 to 7 in the afternoon (July and August).
Santa Cristina beach in Lloret de Mar
Santa Cristina Beach is one of the most emblematic and one of the best beaches in Lloret de Mar. This beach of about 500 meters in length is located between small cliffs, in a privileged environment, surrounded by a large vegetation of forests of Pine tree. Being away from the center has a more familiar atmosphere and is also quieter than other more accessible beaches of Lloret de Mar, although in high season it is convenient to come early, since it is also usually filled with tourists who access by boat from the beaches of Lloret de Sea.
Although we will tell you a secret: On the right side, separated by rocks, you can find the charming Cala Treumal, a small cove, surrounded by vegetation, which will give you all the tranquility and relaxation you need to enjoy a day at the beach. In addition, this little calita has something very special and is shared by the towns of Lloret de Mar and Blanes.
Santa Cristina beach in Lloret de Mar
A good option, if you want to enjoy the beach, the views of the Mediterranean Sea and the tranquility of nature at all hours, is to stay at the Hotel Santa Marta, located just 200 meters from the beach and which is an excellent alternative to the more central hotels of Lloret de Mar.
And as a final climax, we will tell you that the crystalline and shallow waters of this area of the Costa Brava, will allow you to enjoy a good snorkel, without a doubt, one of the best things to do on the Costa Brava.
Santa Cristina Beach
Another activity that you can not miss in this area of Lloret de Mar are the walks surrounded by nature. From the Santa Cristina Beach, through perfectly marked dirt roads, you can easily access the Cala Sa Boadella and the Santa Clotilde Gardens, two of our favorite places in Lloret de Mar and that, we are sure you will love.
Santa Cristina parties
Every July 24 the celebrations of Santa Cristina are celebrated in Lloret de Mar. The most important act of the party is the maritime procession that takes a relic of the Holy to the Hermitage of Santa Cristina from the parish of Lloret de Mar, which does not You can get lost if your visit to the town coincides with this special day.
Another emotional moment is the "S'amorra Amorra", a traditional regatta of llaguts, a rowing boat of 8 rowers plus the helmsman, which takes place between local rowing clubs and ends at Santa Cristina Beach. The celebration ends by celebrating a mass in honor of Santa and eating All a typical stew.
LLagut
In the afternoon the dance is performed in the Town Hall Square "I had them lunch", popularly known as the Ball of Plaça in which the workers, 4 girls chosen from the village and dressed in gala, dance with their partners.
Like the rest of the events that take place on this important day for the town, we advise you not to miss it and be able to get to know the tradition of Lloret de Mar first hand.
You can find more information about Lloret de Mar and Santa Cristina at the Lloret de Mar Tourist Office.
** This article is written as part of a collaboration with Lloret Turisme, but always based on our experiences, with original content and without any brand having influenced us in any case.
