Winter time in Lloret de Mar

During the summer months in Lloret de Mar everyone is dashing through the crowded streets on their way to the beach or looking around the shops without even noticing just what else the town has to offer, but now the winter is here we have a much clearer view of the true Lloret de Mar! 

Taking a walk through the old part of town and all you have to do is simply look up above street level and you will see some fantastic grand old buildings and balconies....such a lovely change from the modern apartment blocks/hotels etc which have sadly replaced many of these buildings over the years.

The parish church and grounds of Sant Roma.

The fantastic long spacious Lloret beach and seafront view, looking very different to when its full of holidaymakers topping up their tans!

Fun Fair for the kids in Lloret

 Just until 23rd November located behind the Royal Casino Hotel in the car park near the Pavello Municipal is a Fun fair for the younger kids in town.

Sunny Lloret Today - 19th Nov

Today in Lloret (19th November) yet again we have another beautiful sunny day and with a temperature of 23ºc it seems strange seeing the Christmas tree set in place ready for switching on along with all the other Xmas lights in the main streets around town. Some of the Christmas lights do look very different this year so it will be interesting to see them once they are all switched on, sadly though we are stuck with the same old tree since 2007....surely its time to get a new one!

 Game of chess anyone?

Lovely day for a stroll with the dog, or taking a relaxing drink on the beach, 2 of the beach bars are still open!

While writing this post I've just noticed that its 1,111th post since the start...and I'm already looking forward to taking lots more photos for the next 1,111 posts!!

A day at Besalu

The Catalan town of Besalu is a very popular medieval town which attracts hundreds of visitors every day of the week, they have obviously heard what a beautiful place Besalu is! Starting at the bridge crossing the river towards the centre of the town, its cobbled streets lead the way around what must be some of the most well preserved medieval buildings you will ever come across. Excursion companies in the area bring tourists to Besalu from all the nearby resorts, so if you do ever get the chance to visit then I can highly recommend it, you will have a very enjoyable day out and see some of the best Catalan countryside on the way!

Lloret Medieval Fare

 The streets were packed last night and there was a great atmosphere in town with the people visiting this years medieval event. Shop workers and stall holders were dressed in medieval type costume, and there were some weird and wonderful characters taking part in the street entertainment shows!