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In recent years, Formula One has become an even more immensely popular sport in the mainstream. Various television shows and documentaries have instilled a great passion for this thrilling sport in viewers, who now follow the races and the drivers with incredible interest. Of course, the next level of excitement is attending a race in person! The World Championship events offer ample opportunities to make it to a race and are located all over the globe. For the first time since 2012, Spain will host two Grand Prix in one year so it certainly makes it one of the hot F1 destinations in 2026! Plus, the best part is that they will allow enthusiasts to indulge in their hobby all while enjoying a vacation in Spain! So, book your villa in Spain for this June or September and speed right into a perfect getaway...

Those who are looking to plan a perfect seaside getaway in Spain this summer could easily already be browsing our incredible vacation rentals on the Costa Brava. However, if you are looking to narrow your search down and find a perfect resort town with dreamy beaches and stunning surroundings, then we highly recommend our villas in Lloret de Mar.

Located 70km north east of Barcelona, along the southern stretch of the beloved Costa Brava, the town of Lloret de Mar has Iberian and Roman origins and is first mentioned in writing in the 10th century. It eventually became an important port town in the 18th century and, as a result, transformed into an affluent community. This led to a large-scale rebuilding of the town and the construction of some stunning Neoclassical palaces that remain throughout to this day. By the 20th century, the first tourists began to converge in the town and summer villas and hotels were built. The civil war and the post-war period thereafter did lead to a pause in the growth of tourism in Lloret de Mar but it was reborn and continued soon after. Lloret de Mar then continued to attract more and more visitors and build its reputation and is now one of the must popular resorts along the Costa Brava and one of the best-known gems in the Mediterranean.

The incredibly pretty town of Lloret de Mar already has truly remarkable good looks – it’s one of the many reasons that we suggesting browsing our villas in Lloret de Mar ASAP – between its lovely beaches, impressive ruins, and charming centre. 

However, in addition to these extraordinary features, it also happens to boast one of the most noteworthy and photogenic botanical gardens in all of Spain. The Santa Clotilde Botanical Garden, or Jardí Botànic Santa Clotilde, is spread across 15 hectares on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea between Cala Boadella and Fenals Beach on the outskirts of the town of Lloret de Mar.