The statue was commissioned by the local council to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the first documented reference to Lloret de Mar in 966.
Local legend suggests that those who touch the statue's feet while looking toward the horizon will have their wishes granted.
The sculptor, Ernest Maragall i Noble, belonged to the prominent Maragall family, which included the famous poet Joan Maragall.
The statue is officially known in Catalan as the 'Dona Marinera' and serves as one of the most photographed cultural icons in the province of Girona.
Dona Marinera is a bronze sculpture serving as the symbolic emblem of Lloret de Mar, representing the wives of fishermen who waited for their husbands' return. Created by sculptor Ernest Maragall i Noble, the statue was inaugurated in 1966 to commemorate the town's millennium anniversary. It depicts a woman looking out toward the Mediterranean Sea, positioned on a rugged rocky outcrop. The monument is situated at the southern end of the Lloret de Mar coastline, marking the beginning of the coastal path leading toward Sa Caleta. It stands on a natural vantage point that offers views of the surrounding rocky coastline and the sea. The sculpture was cast in bronze and stands on a stone pedestal integrated into the coastal cliff face.
From the coastal path looking back at the statue with the Mediterranean Sea as the backdrop.
Visit during the early morning to avoid crowds and get better lighting for photography.
Wear comfortable, grippy footwear as the area around the base consists of uneven rocky coastal terrain.
Combine your visit with a walk along the Camí de Ronda coastal path that starts near this location.
Do not attempt to climb the pedestal or the rocks immediately surrounding the sculpture for safety reasons.
