Can I use an advertising bike in Lloret de Mar?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned; unclear whether a bicycle counts as a vehicle here. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Can an advertising van drive around Lloret de Mar?

Yes, with conditions. Allowed with prior notice. Signs no higher than a third of the vehicle's height, 4 m total (art. 31.3.A).

Can I park an advertising vehicle or trailer in Lloret de Mar?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned as advertising. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Are sign-holders allowed in Lloret de Mar?

No. Not named, but "publicitat dinàmica manual" is banned town-wide (art. 31.2).

Can street promoters approach people in Lloret de Mar?

No. "Queda prohibida la publicitat dinàmica manual i oral en tot el terme municipal" (art. 31.2).

Can I hand out leaflets in Lloret de Mar?

No. Hand-to-hand banned (art. 31.2). Door-to-door distribution allowed with notice (art. 31.3.B).

Catalunya · Costa Brava · Last verified November 2026

Advertising bikes, vans and street teams in Lloret de Mar

Advertising vans are allowed after notice. Handing out flyers and calling out to passers-by are banned town-wide.

Restrictive Status: Verified from primary texts

BikesNot mentioned

Vans movingConditions

Parked vehiclesNot mentioned

Sign-holdersBanned

Street promotersBanned

LeafletsBanned

Format	Status	The rule
Advertising bikes	Not mentioned	Not mentioned; unclear whether a bicycle counts as a vehicle here.
Vans moving in traffic	Conditions	Allowed with prior notice. Signs no higher than a third of the vehicle's height, 4 m total (art. 31.3.A).
Parked advertising vehicles	Not mentioned	Not mentioned as advertising.
Sign-holders	Banned	Not named, but "publicitat dinàmica manual" is banned town-wide (art. 31.2).
Street promoters	Banned	"Queda prohibida la publicitat dinàmica manual i oral en tot el terme municipal" (art. 31.2).
Leaflets	Banned	Hand-to-hand banned (art. 31.2). Door-to-door distribution allowed with notice (art. 31.3.B).

Also worth knowing

Audiovisual advertising from vehicles banned, except advertising caravans at certain sports events (art. 31.3.A).
Fines up to €750, €1,500 or €3,000 by severity (art. 63).
Stated reason: safety and calmer traffic.

Our view

Lloret lets a van through but bans a person with a leaflet everywhere in town. It has the formats the wrong way round: the pedestrian is the lighter presence on the street.

Questions

Can I use an advertising bike in Lloret de Mar?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned; unclear whether a bicycle counts as a vehicle here. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Can an advertising van drive around Lloret de Mar?: Yes, with conditions. Allowed with prior notice. Signs no higher than a third of the vehicle's height, 4 m total (art. 31.3.A).
Can I park an advertising vehicle or trailer in Lloret de Mar?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned as advertising. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Are sign-holders allowed in Lloret de Mar?: No. Not named, but "publicitat dinàmica manual" is banned town-wide (art. 31.2).
Can street promoters approach people in Lloret de Mar?: No. "Queda prohibida la publicitat dinàmica manual i oral en tot el terme municipal" (art. 31.2).
Can I hand out leaflets in Lloret de Mar?: No. Hand-to-hand banned (art. 31.2). Door-to-door distribution allowed with notice (art. 31.3.B).

Sources

Ordenança d'ús de la via pública, BOP Girona 96, 18 May 2012

Last verified November 2026. "Not mentioned" means the texts we read are silent; it is not permission. This page describes public rules and gives our opinion; it is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us. See how we research and our model ordinance.

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