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Friday, June 06, 2008

Barcelona trip round the port


Yesterday we travelled down to Barcelona with some friends of ours (John and Karen) who are in Lloret on holiday for 2 weeks. We saw that there were 2 or 3 cruise ships in the port, so we got on the ferry which takes you on a 35 min tour round the cruisers for a closer look. The trip cost 5.50€ and was well worth it !



This cruise ship is the 'Aida Diva' and has 1,025 double occupancy cabins, so it carry 2,050 passengers as well as a crew of 646.
The ship is German based and is the first one of a €2 bn order of 6 which was delivered to Aida Cruise back in 2007.

If you would like to read more about this unusually decorated cruise ship click HERE.
(Watch this space for more photos from the port including the 'Independence of the Seas' )
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Sunday, June 01, 2008

The Rain in Spain !

Last Friday we had a good day day weather wise, the sun shone and the temperature got to 25c in the shade. Saturday was quite pleasant slightly cooler with a bit of cloud...today?? we are back to normal with the rain.
Just when we think that the weather is starting to improve the rain comes back! The same is forecast for tomorrow and possibly even more later in the week, so its not much fun for holidaymakers here this week.
To keep a check on the weather if you are planning a holiday in this area click HERE This forecast is for Barcelona but we do get very similar weather and temperatures.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Lloret de Mar - April- May


Here are the latest views of Lloret de Mar, taken during the last couple of months. The weather has still not settled down to what should be by now sunny almost everyday.
We are still having a lot of rain for some part of the day, but at least it is warm with no need for the heating on at home.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Airport Transfers to Lloret de Mar

Just recently I have had several emails asking for information about airport transfers from both Barcelona and Girona airports to Lloret de Mar. So here I will try to give as much info as possible along with links.

Arriving at Barcelona you have a choice of taxi, train or bus.
First of all a private taxi will cost about 150€ with your luggage etc, so its quite expensive. Journey time about 1hr depending on traffic.

Your next option is the train (approx every half hr) This is the cheapest but not easiest option. You travel as far as Blanes by train then by bus from there to Lloret, the bus waits for the train outside the station. The full cost of this journey was 5€ last year, so maybe just a few cents more now. Owing to the coastal route of train this journey can take 2 - 2 1/2hrs from airport to your hotel. Click HERE for times. (To return to this page click back.)
The train station is just over the road from the airport, reached via the footbridge. When you buy your ticket tell them you are going to Lloret de Mar as you can use this ticket for the bus part of the journey, but you will have to change trains at Barcelona Sants.

Another option both for Barcelona and Girona is Resorthoppa bookable on line. This is not a private transfer, you will have other stops along the way so again it could take 2hrs or more, but it is the easiest way for Barcelona as it could save you getting lost! The Barcelona fare is about 38€ return. Girona about 25€, with a transfer time of about 1hr depending on other pickups. Resorthoppa will drop you off and pick-up as close as possible to your hotel.
Also with a Girona flight there is an airport bus which runs to and from Lloret bus station, costs about 8€ but unfortunately does not run all that often, journey time 35mins, times can be found HERE This time table is valid till June.
A private taxi Girona - Lloret cost's about 48€.

No train service is available from Girona as Lloret does not have a train station.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Lloret de Mar Today




This morning the weather seemed warmer and more settled than it has for quite a while, so we decide to have a walk over to Boadella beach. So here are three very different shots from today.
The first one with people in the sea which I didnt expect to see, they are braver than me at this time of year!


Then the next shot, a lizard came out onto the rocks just next to us to soak up the sun.

The last photo is the sandy path leading down to the beach, quite a difficult walk down but much harder walking back!


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