Lloret de Mar in December

December 3rd and its a surprisingly warm day today, in Fenals the temperature is reading 17ºc but feels much warmer. There's a few people out enjoying the better weather which is forecast for the next 3-4 days, but just look at those waves...the sea is much rougher today!

Tirada a l'Art - Lloret 2013

 What a beautiful start to the day it was this morning for the Tirada a l'Art fishing. Everyone taking part were down on the beach for 8am, by which time the fishing boat had already been out at sea for quite some time casting the net. 

Keeping warm near the fire till they started the hard work of pulling in the net.

Just as the sun was rising the nets were ready to be pulled in.

Two lines are formed by those who take part and as the net gets closer to the beach they move closer together until they meet and all the fish are ashore.

 

It takes about one hour of pulling and tugging...but this morning as you can see here it was well worth the effort!

 

And now its time for breakfast!

Tirada a l'Art, Lloret de Mar 2013

For anyone who feels like an early start to the day this Sunday 1st December there's a chance to take part  in the old traditional way of fishing on Lloret beach at 8am. Every year this event takes place on the first Sunday of December and February and pays tribute to all those who used to make their living this way. Once the nets are cast far out to sea they will be pulled in by those wishing to join in, whatever is caught in the nets will be cooked on the barbecues and eaten for breakfast washed down with lots of wine...great breakfast!

Snowy weather in Lloret de Mar

Well, the weather has suddenly taken a turn for the worse today in Lloret. Our friends up on the neighbouring urbanisations have had snow today, while down here on the coast however it's been a cold and wet day....and as yet no sign of snow.

Thanks to Paul for the photo.