Scooter trips along the Costa Brava from Lloret 2026

The Costa Brava reveals itself far better by motorbike than by car. The GI-682 and N-260 coast roads that hug the shore are narrow, with non-stop bends, lookouts every few kilometres, and tiny lay-bys that exclude bigger cars. On a bike you can get in and out where a car simply can’t. If you’re spending a few days in Lloret and you have a licence, hiring a scooter opens up the entire northern Costa Brava.

This guide covers seven real scooter routes from Lloret de Mar, ordered from short to long, with verified distances, difficulty, must-do stops and practical tips. For hire detail and prices, see the full guide to scooter hire in Lloret.

Before setting off: three things worth knowing

1. The GI-682 (Lloret-Tossa) is the best coast road on this stretch and also the busiest in summer. Early morning or outside July-August, it’s one of the best motorbike runs in Catalonia. By mid-morning in August, expect patience.

2. Fuel: full tank before setting off. Petrol stations on the coast beyond Tossa-Sant Feliu are scarce. If you’re doing a longer route, fill up in Lloret and don’t rely on finding one.

3. Helmet always, passenger too. The fine is 200 €, but more importantly accidents on a bike without a helmet on this coast can be serious.

1. Lloret → Tossa de Mar (short and unmissable)

12 km · 25 minutes · moderate difficulty (continuous bends)

The classic route. The GI-682 sticks to the sea between Lloret and Tossa, with several lookouts on the way and a couple of spectacular sections with tight bends.

Stops:

• Mirador de las Costas (4 km out of Lloret) — view down to Cala Llevadó
• Cala Canyelles (6 km) — small hidden cove with a tiny car park
• Arrival at Tossa: the medieval castle is visible the moment you ride into town

Tip: depart at 8:00–9:00 in summer, back before 12:00. Later, the heat is fierce and parking in Tossa gets difficult.

2. Lloret → Blanes along the coast (easy)

9 km · 20 minutes · easy

Along the GI-682 south. Calmer than the northern route because it goes through built-up areas with a seafront promenade.

Stops:

• Cala Treumal (4 km) — cove with its own car park
• Central Blanes: Sa Palomera, Marimurtra Botanical Garden, old town
• Optional return via central Lloret to Fenals

Tip: ideal for combining with a visit to the Marimurtra Botanical Garden (3–4 hours in Blanes), fish lunch at the harbour, return at sunset.

3. Lloret → Sant Feliu de Guíxols (the bikers’ route)

35 km · 60–75 minutes · moderate-to-high difficulty

Past Tossa, continue along the GI-682 north. The Tossa-Sant Feliu stretch is probably the best bike ride on the whole Costa Brava: 18 km of continuous bends, cliffs above the sea, virtually no traffic outside August.

Essential stops:

• Mirador de Sant Grau (between Tossa and Sant Feliu) — 360° panoramic view
• Cala Llevadó and Cala Pola (hidden coves with tiny car parks)
• Sant Feliu: seafront promenade, historic centre, fishing harbour

Tip: half a day minimum (full day better). At Sant Feliu, eat, rest and return the same way.

4. Loop Lloret → Tossa → Vidreres → Lloret

45 km · 90 minutes without stops · moderate difficulty

Combines coast and inland: up the GI-682 to Tossa, inland via the GI-681 to Vidreres, back to Lloret on a minor road.

Appeal: you see two very different landscapes in a single day — the most photogenic Mediterranean coast plus the inland Selva (cork oak forests, small towns like Caldes de Malavella).

5. Lloret → Pals → Begur (full day)

65 km out · 1.5–2 hours · moderate-to-high difficulty

A more ambitious route, fine for a 125 cc with a long-held Category B licence. Up to Pals (medieval town, must-stop for 1–2 hours) and from there to Begur (one of the most photogenic towns on the coast).

Appeal:

• Pals: intact medieval centre
• Begur: castle + 7 coves around it (Aiguablava, Sa Tuna, Fornells)
• Return possible inland (faster) or along the coast (longer but spectacular)

Tip: full day from early. You need to be comfortable riding on minor roads.

6. Lloret → Cap de Creus (advanced route)

130 km out · 2.5–3 hours · high difficulty

A route for serious motorbike riders. Only recommended with experience and a 250+ cc bike. Combines N-II and minor roads up to Roses + Cadaqués + Cap de Creus (the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula).

Appeal: the unique landscape of Cap de Creus (Natural Park), Cadaqués (Dalí’s town), the arid landscape of the northern Empordà.

Tip: two days if you want to enjoy it (sleep in Cadaqués). In one day it’s doable but punishing.

7. Lloret → inland (the less touristy route)

Lloret → Hostalric → Sant Hilari Sacalm → back · 80 km · 2 hours · moderate

If you want to leave the coast, this loop through the Guilleries gives you a completely different landscape: dense forests, medieval towns, the Susqueda reservoir.

Appeal:

• Hostalric: striking medieval castle
• Sant Hilari Sacalm: thermal town in the mountains
• Susqueda reservoir: photo stop
• Real cool air away from the coastal heat (10 °C less in summer)

Tip: ideal in mid-August when the coast is saturated. Same pleasant temperature, no tourists, opposite landscape to the sea.

Quick comparison of routes

#	Route	Distance	Time	Difficulty	Best for
1	Tossa	12 km	25 min	Moderate	First day / 50 cc scooter
2	Blanes	9 km	20 min	Easy	Day with the botanical garden
3	Sant Feliu	35 km	60–75 min	Moderate-high	Full bike day
4	Loop via Vidreres	45 km	90 min	Moderate	Coast-inland variety
5	Pals + Begur	65 km	1.5–2 h	Moderate-high	Full day for enthusiasts
6	Cap de Creus	130 km	2.5–3 h	High	Experienced rider
7	Inland Guilleries	80 km	2 h	Moderate	Escape the coastal heat

If you don’t have a bike yet: where to hire

The most convenient option in central Lloret is Coast Rent, with scooter hire in Lloret from 8 €/hour and a fleet of 50/125 cc scooters set up for visitors on a long-held Category B licence. For longer routes (Begur, Cap de Creus), 125 cc or larger is sensible.

Other operators in Lloret worth checking for availability:

• Aleks Rent — similar range, scooters + bikes
• Eco Rent Lloret — fleet weighted toward electric
• Riderly — P2P marketplace, variable pricing
• Mopeds to Rent SL — solid TripAdvisor presence

Full detail on prices, deposit and documents: complete guide to scooter hire in Lloret de Mar.

Practical tips by route type

Tossa, Sant Feliu, Begur (narrow road routes):

• Only overtake on straights with clear visibility
• On tight bends, ride centre of the lane (cars sometimes cut)
• Watch for gravel on the verges

Cap de Creus and long routes:

• Fill up before leaving the tourist zone
• Carry water and sunscreen
• Plan B if something breaks in a remote area (phone charged, location shared with someone)

Inland (Guilleries, Vidreres):

• Narrow road through forest — watch for wildlife (wild boar, deer)
• Cooler at dawn and dusk, pleasant in summer

Frequently asked questions

Can I do the Tossa route on a 50 cc scooter? Yes, but tight. The 45 km/h speed limit means some road sections feel long. 125 cc or larger recommended if you’re going to Tossa.

Is Cap de Creus doable in one day? Doable but tight. Very early start (7:00), late return (20:00+). For proper enjoyment, two days with a night in Cadaqués.

Best time of year for a bike route? May, June, September, October. In July-August there’s heavy traffic and extreme midday heat. If you’re going in peak summer, always early in the morning.

Are there zones with motorbike restrictions? Some protected natural areas have specific restrictions (Cap de Creus in August for fire risk, some cove accesses with capacity limits). The road network in general is fully accessible.

How much fuel does a scooter use on a Tossa-Sant Feliu-Tossa-Lloret loop? About 60–80 km total. 50 cc scooter: 2.5–3 L of petrol, around 4–5 €. 125 cc scooter: 3–4 L, 5–7 €.

In short

The southern Costa Brava has some of the best motorbike routes in Catalonia and from Lloret they’re all in reach. One day, Tossa or Blanes. More days, Sant Feliu and Pals-Begur are the most memorable. And if you want to break the coastal routine, the inland route gives you the opposite landscape without going too far.

What matters: the right kit, an early start, a full tank and respect for the bends. If you haven’t hired yet, see the complete guide to scooter hire in Lloret.