Tourist Tax in Catalonia

Landing at Barcelona

A new tax linked to tourism in the Catalan region of Spain has just come into force as from 1st November. This is the first region to impose this tax but the Canary Isles and Andalucia are said to be also considering a similar tax. Payments will be charged per person depending on the the type of accommodation.
For example -
Tourists staying at 5* hotels or on board cruise ships will pay €2.50 per night.
Those staying at 4* hotels will pay €1,25 in Barcelona, or €1 in the rest of Catalonia.
Other accommodation including hotels with fewer stars, self-catering apartments, hostels and campings, those guests will pay 75cents in Barcelona, or 50cents elsewhere.

Read the latest news in more detail here .... Tourist tax

Lloret de Mar Events - Medieval Fair

Its that time of year again when we see the centre of Lloret taken back in time to the Medieval era!

Starting next week end 10-11th November the streets will be full of stalls selling various kinds of hand made crafts and foods. Street entertainers will keeping the crowds amused at various times throughout the 2 day event...some of them looking quite scary!

Barcelona Fountains Video

From our day in Barcelona here is another fantastic video of the Magical Fountains...

A day in Barcelona

One of the most popular excursions from Lloret de Mar is a day in Barcelona, and its easily accessible by either road or rail. Buses run direct to the city from Lloret de Mar bus station, or if you prefer to take the train then you can also buy your tickets at the bus station where you first get the bus to Blanes train station...your ticket covers both the bus and train fare. 

You can also book an excursion at the Laietana office just by the bus station, here you can choose which type of trip you would like. If you are a football fan then your excursion could include a visit the famous Nou Camp football stadium which would also give you free time in Barcelona for shopping etc.

 For those wishing to see the magical fountains then this is an afternoon/evening trip, with this excursion you will see fantastic panoramic views of Barcelona from Park Guell along with a visit to Sagrada Familia chuch....again with some free time to stroll down the Ramblas or enjoy a walk through the Gothic quarter.

For how to book and details of other excursions follow this link....Laietana Tours

Lloret de Mar - November

After two days of rain in Lloret we are now back to the brilliant blue skies and sunny weather and to top it all the temperature today reached a nice 20º on the seafront in Lloret.... not bad for the beginning of November!

Holiday makers enjoying todays good weather

Its even warm enough for the beach!

Taking a stroll

Todays blue sky!