Best Lloret beach bars 2026

The beach bars on the Lloret beaches are the natural pairing for a day at the sea: simple but honest food on the sand, cold drinks, sea views and the option of watching the sunset with a drink in hand without changing out of your swim shorts. This guide covers 6 real beach bars on the most visited beaches, with an honest description of each: what to order, what to skip, typical price and when each one is the right call.

For formal restaurants in town, follow on to the guide to where to eat in Lloret de Mar.

What to order at a beach bar (and what to skip)

Before the list, an honest guide on what works at a beach bar and what doesn’t:

Order

• Mixed paella or seafood rice — the iconic dish, almost all do it well
• Squid rings (Roman-style) — controlled frying, fast
• Grilled sardines — simple fish, plancha
• Galician-style octopus — potato, paprika, oil. Hard to ruin
• Maresme tomato salad — straightforward but excellent with local produce
• House mojito or sangría — basic, honest cocktails

Skip

• Sushi at a beach bar (not a beach dish, almost always weak)
• Long menu with every cuisine in the world — bad sign, quality drops
• Specific named fish (“today’s sea bass”) — beach bars get what they get
• Elaborate desserts — home-made unlikely
• Expensive wine — premium wine on a beach bar is theatre

The 6 recommended beach bars

1. Chiringuito El Tropical — Platja de Lloret

Location: northern end of the main beach, near the central seafront.

• Speciality: mixed paella, grilled sardines, fried small fish.
• Price: 22–32 €/pax with a drink.
• Sunset: yes, clean view to the horizon.
• Detail: one of the busiest, lively atmosphere. In August, book a table for dinner.

2. Chiringuito La Caleta — Sa Caleta

Location: Sa Caleta cove, below the Castell d’en Plaja.

• Speciality: black rice, simple day’s fish, salads.
• Price: 25–35 €/pax. Higher because of the location.
• Sunset: yes, spectacular with the castle above on your right.
• Detail: the location is the headline. Food is correct. Book ahead in August.

3. Chiringuito Fenals — Platja de Fenals

Location: centre of Fenals beach.

• Speciality: paella, big salads, grilled fish.
• Price: 20–28 €/pax.
• Sunset: partial (Fenals sits slightly west, the sun drops behind the headland).
• Detail: more family than El Tropical. Less crowded.

4. Chiringuito Sa Boadella

Location: central area of Cala Sa Boadella.

• Speciality: short, changing menu. Whatever comes in. Octopus, sardines, salads.
• Price: 25–35 €/pax. Good produce but the price reflects the location.
• Sunset: partial.
• Detail: in a naturist/mixed cove. More adult and quiet atmosphere. Not for loud groups.

5. Chiringuito Santa Cristina

Location: Santa Cristina beach, south of Lloret.

• Speciality: Mediterranean rice, grill, cold drinks.
• Price: 22–30 €/pax.
• Sunset: yes, especially pretty because the chapel above lights up.
• Detail: further from central Lloret, village feel. Family atmosphere.

6. Chiringuito Cala Banys (the area)

Location: above Cala Banys, next to the clifftop restaurant.

• Speciality: sunset drinks, light tapas, fried fish if it comes in.
• Price: very variable. 15 € drinks + tapas, full meal 30–40 €.
• Sunset: THE best one in Lloret. View over open sea, sun dropping into the water.
• Detail: not a beach bar on the sand but a clifftop restaurant with rock platforms. Adult vibe. Essential for sunset.

Quick comparison

Beach bar	Beach	Price/pax	Sunset	Atmosphere
El Tropical	Platja Lloret north	22–32 €	✓	Lively
La Caleta	Sa Caleta	25–35 €	✓✓✓ (with castle)	Postcard
Fenals	Platja Fenals	20–28 €	partial	Family
Sa Boadella	Cala Sa Boadella	25–35 €	partial	Quiet adult
Santa Cristina	Platja Santa Cristina	22–30 €	✓✓ (with chapel)	Family
Cala Banys	Cala Banys	Varies	✓✓✓ (the best)	Adult / bohemian

Typical hours

Opening: 11:00–12:00 to sunset or shortly after (22:00–23:00 in summer).

Best moment: 13:00–15:00 (lunch) or 18:00–21:00 (sunset + light dinner).

Peak rush: 14:00–16:00 on July–August weekends.

Season close: most run from May to October. Some close in September.

Honest tricks for eating at a beach bar

1. Book a shaded table if you’re going at midday in August. Some tables don’t have a parasol and are unusable between 14:00 and 16:00.

2. Paella takes 30–40 minutes. It isn’t fast food. If you arrive starving, better to start with a tapa and order the paella while you eat.

3. Order the drink first. While it arrives, choose the dish. Saves 15 minutes of total wait.

4. Sunset hour (19:00–21:00) is the best for a light dinner. Less sun, better temperature, beautiful view. Book if you’re going on a weekend.

5. Cove beach bars (Sa Boadella, Cala Banys) are pricier because of location. If you value the view, worth it. If you value price, Fenals or Santa Cristina.

6. Don’t expect restaurant level. A beach bar is simple food in a unique setting. If you want careful gastronomy, head to a central restaurant.

Plan combinations

Morning on the beach + lunch at a beach bar + shaded afternoon:

• Lloret beach + El Tropical for lunch + seafront walk or hotel siesta.

Sa Caleta day:

• Morning photo of Castell d’en Plaja + swim + lunch at La Caleta with castle view.

Sa Boadella day:

• Walk from Fenals (15 min) + cove + light lunch at the Sa Boadella beach bar + afternoon swim.

Santa Cristina with culture:

• Beach + lunch at the beach bar + visit to the medieval chapel on the cliff above.

Golden sunset:

• Cala Banys at 19:00 with a drink + later dinner at a central restaurant.

Accessibility and services

Almost every beach bar has:

• Toilets
• Outdoor (beach) showers
• Partial shade
• Nearby parking (varies by beach)

Limitations:

• Few have full wheelchair access
• Wi-Fi limited or absent
• Mobile coverage decent at Platja de Lloret and Fenals, worse in the coves

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paella cost at a beach bar? 14–22 €/pax, minimum 2 people. More expensive at Sa Caleta and Cala Banys because of location.

Do they take card? Almost all by 2026. Some small beach bars may be cash-only.

Dogs allowed? Limited. Beach bars on town beaches (Lloret, Fenals) usually don’t allow them in the seating area. Sa Boadella and quieter coves can be more tolerant.

Children’s menus? Yes at most: pasta, croquettes, simple salads, small burger.

Vegan / vegetarian options? Big salads and grilled veg almost always. Specific vegan menu rarely.

In short

For combining beach + food without changing out of your swim gear, the Lloret beach bars cover every need. On the main Platja de Lloret, El Tropical for lunch and lively atmosphere. For an exceptional-quality sunset, Cala Banys is unbeatable. And for a quieter cove vibe, Sa Boadella or Santa Cristina are calmer picks.

For more formal restaurant options (beyond the beach bar), follow on to the guide on where to eat in Lloret de Mar. And if you want to walk after lunch, the Camí de Ronda links several of these beaches on foot.