Santa Cristina Day, Lloret de Mar

Every 24 July Lloret de Mar village celebrates the Santa Cristina Day, one of the most original religious celebrations in Costa Brava. From Lloret Beach a maritime procession with boats go to Santa Cristina beach, to arrive later to the ermitage. The Amorra S'Amorra boat race and the Almorratxa couple dance are other of these traditions here celebrated from centuries.

Santa Cristina Day Photos

Diada de Santa Cristina a Lloret de Mar, 24 juliol

Ball de l'Almorratxa de Lloret de Mar, Diada de Santa Cristina

Imagen de la Ermita de Santa Cristina, en Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava

Procession religieuse maritime de la Plage de Lloret vers la plage Santa Cristina, Lloret de Mar

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