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Thursday, January 19, 2006
A Day in Barcelona.
Barcelona is easily reached from Lloret, either by direct bus from the bus station or by train from Blanes. The train is my favorite as it is the most scenic route. It follows the coast all the way down, so you will see the many different resorts on the way. If you get off the train at the Placa de Catalunya, you will find yourself right in the bustling centre of Barcelona. From there you can take a trip on one of the open top buses, which take you to all the main sights in the city, including the Sagrada Familia, Camp Nou football stadium, Olympic Village and Gaudi region.
Or you can take a walk down the Ramblas, where there are various stalls selling souvenirs, flowers and even birds and small pet's!
Then there are also the 'live statues' of all shapes and sizes, as seen above! who will not move unless you put a few cents in their collection tray, then it's anybodys guess what they'll do then!!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Time for Another Old Lloret de Mar Photo

The church was created in Catalan gothic style and built between 1509 and 1522.
I first saw it in 1981 and in that year the church did not differ from the photo above but the street behind it had. Last year (2005) the church has (very unfortunately) undergone some modernisation- we will post a similar view up-to-date picture within a few days.
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Spain vs England!
Sant Joans Tower, is situated on top of the hill which seperates Lloret and Fenals beach. The tower dates from between the 11th and 12th century. The castle was built as a watchtower to prevent maritime attacks.
In 1805, a British warship fired salvos some of which destroyed part of the tower and walls, but it was in 1923 that a severe storm finally brought the tower down.
In 1992 it was restored, and now tourists can take pleasure from the fantastic views from the area.
But they are not taking any chances with us Brits again, as it is all fenced off with tall metal railings!!
Monday, January 16, 2006
Property Law Spain
Many foreigners have a dream of owning a property in Spain. Although property buying horror stories frequently heard years ago, are far less common these days, it is definately not advised to sign your name on a document or contract of sale without first seeking expert legal advice. Do not make the mstake of thinking property laws in Spain are the same as in your country. A local lawyer is probably the best qualified person to help you. If you are unsure about a lawyer's reputation, ask other expats living in the area to recommend a lawyer they have used.
There is an extremely valuable book written by David Searl which covers the property laws in Spain in detail. It is also a mine of information on other areas of Spanish law and anyone considering visiting Spain for long periods should own a copy! It is written in easy to understand everyday layman's english.
There is an extremely valuable book written by David Searl which covers the property laws in Spain in detail. It is also a mine of information on other areas of Spanish law and anyone considering visiting Spain for long periods should own a copy! It is written in easy to understand everyday layman's english.
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