Fenals Beach Today

Our travels didn't take us too far today just down to our local beach of Fenals and a walk through the woods at the end of the beach, and yes it maybe getting boring now me going on about how good the weather is for October! No apologies but still we are getting temperatures in the low 20s, 22ºc it reached today. Rain is badly needed now and my guess it that its not too far away!

Panta de Sau - Barcelona

The Panta de Sau in the province of Barcelona is a large reservoir which stretches for 17km and surrounded by spectacular mountains. When the water level is low then the church bell tower of the former church can sometimes be seen peeking out from the depths of the reservoir after the village of Sant Roma de Sau was covered by the water when the reservoir was constructed back 1962. It only takes about 1hr 20 minutes to drive to Panta Sau from Lloret so if you fancy a change of scenery one day then this place is a must!

The tip of the church bell tower can just be seen in the middle of the photo above.

Lloret de Mar today

Well, who would believe its October 24th and we have 24ºC in Lloret!

All these photos taken today show what a beautiful day we're having and the holiday makers are still able to laze about in the sun and enjoy a dip in the sea! Other parts of Spain are also having a heatwave, the Canary Isles and southern parts of Spain are getting temperatures in the 30s still!

Lloret de Mar sunrise

 This mornings view of the sunrise over Lloret.

A day in Palamos

Up until about 5-6 years ago Palamos was very easy to reach via the boats from Lloret, but since they have stopped doing these trips so far up the coast then you would have to travel there by car or bus. At only about 30-40 minutes by car from Lloret then it's a very nice place to visit.

The port of Palamos is also a regular stop off point for some of the cruise liners sailing their way around Mediterranean, the 'Thompson Dream' is one liner which is often seen there.

In the port there is a vey interesting fishing museum which gives a great insight to how fishing is done and what sort of life the fishermen actually have. Also you can take part in their cookery classes showing how to prepare and cook some of the local seafood caught that very day.

Above is a boat in the port which has been turned into a very nice restaurant!

Two local fishermen doing what seems to be the very tedious job of repairing the nets.