St. Patricks Day in Lloret de Mar

St. Patrick's day passed by unnoticed here in Lloret. The beach was very quiet (although the sun finally came out the day was cool and fairly windy).

On the other side of the street though- one now sees a little movement- bar, shop and restaurant owners have their shutters half mast while they are busy painting and cleaning to open for the Spring of 2006.

Cheap accommodation Hostal La Playa- Lloret de Mar

If you are planning a short stay and looking for cheap accommodation in Lloret de Mar, the Hostal la Playa, situated on the seafront is ideal.

Off season prices range from just 13 euros to 18 euros per person. A discount is sometimes offered for longer stays. There are three types of room- seaview, street view and interior. Breakfast is charged at 2,50 euros extra. There are no surcharges for single people. The hostal is very popular off season with British people visiting Lloret to take advantage of cheap cigarettes and alcohol and Spanish out-of-town visitors at the weekend.

Each room has an individual bathroom, with TV and heating. In the summer there is also use of a fridge offered. Family rooms can also be had, sleeping up to four people.

Downstairs in the reception area is an internet cafe consisting of fifteen terminals. At the time of writing the cost is only 1,20 euros per hour. The internet cafe is open all night making it very popular with tourists and staff working in the nearby bars and discoteques.

Prices will rise at Easter time, to find out more or make a reservation call (0034) 972363758.

Lloret de Mar-Water World.

Water World just on the outskirts of town is a great day out for all the family.

Easily reached by a free bus at the bus station or from outside the Caprabo supermarket in Fenals.

As yet Water World is not open for the season, but will be as from 16th May until 29th Sept.

Times of opening are 10am - 7pm July to August, closing slightly earlier during May, June and September.

Other amenities include picnic area, souvenir shop, bar, cafe, lockers for your personal items and medical centre (just in case).

Events in Lloret de Mar.

On the 2nd Sunday in every month there is an arts and crafts fair held in the Placa Pere Torrent on the 'river road' in Lloret.
Things to be found here are home made bread, honey, shoes , slippers and all sorts of ornaments and jewellery.
Also on sale there is loads of second hand Spanish stuff!
Almost like what we would describe as a boot sale in the UK.

The sale starts at 9am and goes on until appox 1pm. 

A Sunny Sunday in Lloret de Mar

The sun is not the only thing that came out this beautiful Sunday in Lloret de Mar- lots of people have crawled out of the woodwork too, the seafront was very crowded with people enjoying a Sunday stroll in the sunshine.

Temperatures at midday reached 17 oC which is above average for the time of year.

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