Beer festival in Lloret

Today 27th April we see the start of the 3 day beer festival in Lloret de Mar. As usual the extra large marquee has been erected in the car park near the castle. Visiting the marquee is free but to sample the brews you first need the purchase your glass at the entrance, you then pay for whatever brews you wish to sample. Food is also on sale tapas, pizzas and lots more to choose from. Entertainment is also laid on for the 3 day festival. To read more about this popular event just follow this link....http://allexciting.com/birrasana-beer-festival/

Sagales to operate the bus services around Lloret de Mar

The local bus routes around Lloret are to be operated by the Sagales bus company as from Tuesday 1st May...the first of the new buses could be seen around Lloret earlier today. The routes will basically stay the same but with more stops around the town. There will shortly be a dedicated app to download  giving info of timetables/routes etc and also a website www.lloretbus.cat.

Tourist Tax in Catalunya

All tourists who wish to take their holidays in Catalunya are required to pay a small tax when checking into their hotel. The payment is a government tax collected by hotels which then goes to help resorts upkeep and amenities. For more information about this payment please follow this link - TOURIST TAX

Gay Bars in Lloret

At present La BuBu is the only Gay bar in Lloret de Mar and has been managed by Hans and Rodrigo for 8 years now. The bar is open all year from 10.30pm until 3am. Hans & Rodrigo often have special theme party nights such as Carnival, Drag acts, dance nights and Karaoke is every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun nights at La BuBu.

The bar is situated in the street called Carrer de l'Areny 33 in the older part of Lloret de Mar near the popular chicken restraurant 'La Campana'

To find out more about the La BuBu theme nights take a look at their Facebook page, just search for LaBubu Lloret de Mar.

Balloon trip goes wrong in Vic!

Watching what should have been several ballons taking off from Placa Mayor in Vic...it didn't go quite to plan with the first flight. Needless to say the evening event was cancelled after this disasterous take off to make safe the damaged roof!