Lloret de Mar Real Estate: Villas, Houses and Apartments on the Costa Brava

Lloret is a long-established holiday resort on the Costa Brava, with a main beach in the centre and quieter coves such as Fenals and Santa Cristina along the coast. Many villas sit on hillside urbanisations such as Roca Grossa and Canyelles, with sea views but a drive down to the town. Summer is busy and winter is quiet, which suits holiday-home buyers more than year-round residents who want a lively town life.

Barcelona is roughly an hour away by road and Girona is closer, so the town works for second-home owners who fly in. Blanes is the neighbouring resort down the coast, and Girona is the nearest larger city on our list. Barcelona is the big-city alternative if you want a more year-round market.

• Get an NIE first. Non-residents need a Spanish foreigner's number before signing or opening a bank account.
• Budget for tax. Resale purchases in Catalonia carry a transfer tax of about 10% or a little more at higher prices; new builds pay VAT plus stamp duty instead. Verify current rates with a local lawyer.
• Check tourist-rental rules. Catalonia has tightened holiday-let licensing, so never assume a villa can be rented out short term.
• Check the plot. On hillside urbanisations, confirm legal access, planning status and any outstanding community fees.

For the full process, see our Spain buying guide, and read the country page for the wider market. Spain's golden visa ended in April 2025, so plan on property alone not delivering residency.