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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Lloret de Mar free computer lessons.

It seems that someone in the Town Hall in Lloret has come up with a brilliant idea to give free computer lessons to local business owners or their employees to enable them to get their businesses online. Maybe the people who do the official tourist websites in Lloret ought take up the offer, as I often come across stuff on the sites which is so out of date and out of touch with what holiday makers really want to know. They certainly dont want to read about it in Catalan which is just about the only language the leaflets in the tourist offices are printed in! What so often happens in this town is that what could have been a very good and interesting event is over and done with before anyone in town knew anything about it....so not only do the businesses need more publicity but whatever is happening in town needs to be publicised more.
Back to the free computer lessons - 23 people from the whole of Lloret took up the offer of the first lesson, (maybe no-one knew about it?) the next one will be held this Tuesday 18th Jan in the newly restored building Can Zaragoza (see photo) up on the main road in Lloret not far from the Casino.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Lloret de Mar - Buzzby's Calendar

Here's a quick preview of the new calendar for our local pub,Buzzby's.
All the girls worked really hard just before Christmas to get the photos done and to get the calendar to the printers. We all a great time dressing up for the photos, so next time your in Lloret call in and see it on the wall....but you can see more HERE!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Lloret de Mar - Airport Transfers

PhotobucketFor anyone travelling into Lloret de Mar from either Girona or Barcelona airports there is a very good transfer service run by the Laietana Tour company. Bookings can be made by email or phone (English speaking)
The cost of transfer from Girona - Lloret 1 person x €22. 2 x €12 each.
Barcelona - Lloret 1 person x €25. 2 x €15 each
Phone numbers and email address can be found on the Lloret Stuff Excursions page HERE 

DETAILS FOR EXCURSIONS TO ALL THE TOP DESTINATIONS CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE SAME PAGE!

Sunday, January 09, 2011

Lloret de Mar Shopping

As in most European towns and cities the winter sales have now started in Lloret de Mar. Some stores are offering great bargains in some cases with as much as 70% discount. The sales will continue until March 6th, after which I think we will see the usual street sale where all the shops are allowed to bring the last of their sale goods out onto stalls in the street for one last day of the sale.
Traders in Lloret have seen a large decline in trade during the days leading upto Xmas so are hoping that the next few weeks the shoppers will begin to spend a few more euros.

Friday, January 07, 2011

Lloret de Mar Casino

 For a thrilling night out in Lloret de Mar why not take your chances at the new casino. This is the only purpose built casino in Catalonia and boasts a massive building cost of €50 million! The building is certainly very impressive especially when viewed at night when it comes to life with all the illuminations!

 The casino is equipped with all the latest trends of gaming as well as the more traditional games. There are 150 slot machines as well as Black Jack,Stud Poker, Baccarat and Roulette (both American & French) Poker tournaments are regularly held here, and other games are often organised. The casino has a special club for poker fans which gives them many benefits such as the option to receive welcome gifts on registering for tounaments, and special hotel rates.

Visitors need to show ID for entrance, the entrance fee for the day is €3, or €15 week.
In the Red buffet bar you can get a very good value lunch (menu del dia) for only €10 between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Or visit the Seven Restaurant for their a la carte menu.
The Congress Centre on the upper floor can house 1,000 people for large events and ceremonies.