Lloret Clon Festival 2013

Its the height of the summer season in Lloret and  we're getting nearer to one of the best events of the Lloret de Mar calendar - the Clon Festival!
This year we will see 3 acts during the months of July and August.
On the 27th of July there will be another chance to see the excellent Beatles tribute Abbey Road, they last played here in July 2009.

Abbey Road 2009

The second act on 9th August will be Funky Monks (almost the same name as a popular Lloret de Mar pub!)...a new band who haven't played this event before, they are a tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The last one which is a tribute to a Spanish pop /rock from band which I haven't heard of and they are El Ultimo Tributo - El Ultimo de Fila playing 23rd August.
All acts will be on the stage by the beach near the Blue Bar and new Zoo Beach Club.

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This post has been amended to include a link to the website showings photos from this years event....

CLON FESTIVAL 2013

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Tobacco & Cigarette Prices

Here is the very latest price list from the tobacconist which shows the new prices for cigs and tobacco as from January 2014 in Spain.

Lloret de Mar - Scenic Views

 Just a few random shots taken during the last few days of June while out and about in Lloret de Mar

 

 

A walk along the beaches

Out and about in Lloret and Fenals.

Fenals Beach

Lloret's two largest beaches Lloret and Fenals are linked by a very nice although quite hilly walk along the cliff tops and woodland. To start your walk in Lloret simply make your way to the bronze statue of the Dona Marinera and follow the rocky pathways and stairs. Passing on the way Bar Cala Banys and the tall Sant Juan tower, from there you will see a long flight of stairs which will take you all the way down to the picturesque beach of  Fenals.

Fenals Watersports Centre

The view between Lloret and Fenals

If after this trek you can always catch the 'L2' bus back to Lloret de Mar if you feel you have done enough walking for one day! 

Views of Lloret Beach 

Lloret de Mar Holidays

We have just had the official start of summer here in Spain with the San Juan  festival, cities and towns all over Spain celebrate this fiesta with a noisy night of bonfires, fireworks music and dance which goes on until the early hours of the morning!

Now that the festivities are over we have a much calmer holiday atmosphere.....the beaches are quite busy as today is a holiday and everyone seems to have taken to the sea! The resort boats, parasailing  and catamaran cruise are having a busy day and those who are lucky enough to have their own boats are making the most of the good weather. 

Far out in the distance is a ship from the Wind Star cruise company sailing the 'Med'