Selva

Selva is a region in Catalonia, Spain, known to contain the popular tourist destination of Lloret de Mar. Recent news highlights both positive and negative aspects impacting the area. On the positive side, the Costa Brava, where Selva is located, is experiencing high tourism occupancy rates (between 65% and 85%) during the Easter holiday period. This is attributed to the holiday falling earlier than the previous year. However, a concerning event occurred in Lloret de Mar, where a 17-year-old was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in a parking garage. This incident underscores the challenges faced by tourist destinations in maintaining safety and security. Separately, while not directly related to Selva, a significant number of schools in Catalonia are considering halting school trips, which could potentially impact tourism in regions like Selva in the future.