Lloret de Mar - Costa Brava.

The boats which run from the beaches of Lloret and Fenals are an ideal way to see the Costa Brava coast. Going up the coast from Fenals the longest trip will cost 19 euro.This trip will take you all the way up to Palamos. It takes approx 2 hrs depending on the sea conditions. You will then have ample time to have wander round the resort before heading back to the boat for the 2 long trip back to Lloret.

Places which you will see on the way are - the small cove of Cala Canyelles, Tossa de Mar, San Feliu de Guizols and Playa de Aro. On board the boats there are toilets and also very reasonably priced drinks. 

Palamos (pictured below) is like many Spanish towns, it has been built in two halves - a new part and the old part. The old parts of these towns are always the most interesting, as this is where you find the typical narrow streets and the church, along with the little parks and squares where the locals will gather to talk about all the local gossip!

 

Lloret de Mar - Weather.

Owing to the dry weather conditions in many parts of Spain, certain restrictions are now in place. It is not allowed to go out into the countryside with the family and have a barbeque. The reason being that it would be so easy for a stray spark to start a fire which could burn for days on end and spread for miles and miles!

On one such occasion back in the early 90s, one fire got so close to the outskirts of Lloret, that ash was falling onto the tables outside the restaraunts. These photos are a few which were taken while I was here on holiday at the time.

The above photos show the water carrying planes coming down into the sea just off Lloret beach to fill up and take the water back to the fires.
The bottom photo looks as though it is a night time scene, it was actually taken at mid day as the fires had started. The sun can just be seen through the smoke!

 

Lloret de Mar, Weather .

The weather just lately is verging on the unbearable!

Rain has been forcast (again) but so far here on the coast all we have had is a few drops.
Daytime temperatures are reaching 35 - 37 degs, not just the odd day, but every day. It's a nice relief when a bit of light cloud passes over!Through the night temps are maybe dropping down to 25 - 26 degs - very uncomfortable for sleeping.

Lloret de Mar Beach

  

Lloret de Mar - Catamaran cruise

The Catamaran Cruise is another popular trip from the beaches of Lloret or Fenals. This trip is a favorite of the younger holiday makers, as you can eat and drink as much as you like!
After boarding the catamaran you are taken down the coast, where it pulls in to a picturesque cove.
Then the party begins, usually by diving into the sea from the side of the boat!

Lloret de Mar - Boat trip

A view of the glass bottom boat just pulling into the beach at Lloret. From here it will go up the coast towards Tossa de Mar, weaving its way in and out of the rugged cliffs and caves.
This is a very popular trip, as you can tell from the amount of people on the boat.

Not your normal scenery excursion!!