Lloret de Mar Swimming Event

Lloret's swimming club will be taking to the cold sea for they're first organised dip of the year on 8th January. This is an event where anyone can take part, whether your 2 or 72, but the club does recommend that after coming out of the sea you thoroughly dry yourself in order not to catch cold. The weather forecast is good but the sea will feel very cold on entering! The first dip of the day will be at 11am near the yacht club, another dip will take place at 12.30.
So far the record number of those taking part was in 2007 when 180 braved the cold.

All being well l hope to be there myself but l'll be all wrapped up taking a few photos!

Shopping in Girona

 Last week l was Christmas shopping in Girona and what a nice surprise to see a large shopping centre all nicely decorated for the festive season. All the shops were lavishly trimmed up and all selling just about anything and everything you could possibly want or need! Such a nice change from the shops here in Lloret!

Lloret de Mar Winter

 Lloret is looking very different these days, here's a few shots to show those who only visit in the summer what the town is like during the winter months!

Out and about with the camera yesterday, as you can see it looks a little depressing with the empty beach and streets. Many of the hotels are now boarded up and closed until next year, also a lot of businesses such as restaurants, fashion stores, novelty shops are closed.

Of course it will be much livelier for the next 2 week ends with the Christmas & New Year celebrations and also for the day of the Kings on the 6th Jan....and after that the town goes back to sleep!

Merry Christmas from Lloret de Mar

A message to all readers from Lloret de Mar
Hope you all have a Happy Christmas and a healthy and wealthy New Year!

Click on the picture to view the card!

Lloret de Mar Sunrise!

Photos from 8am Friday 16th December....we never know just what we will wake up to these days!