Sunset in Lloret

 Views of the sunset over Fenals beach taken at 6pm 19th Jan.

 

Fishing on the beach.

Lloret de Mar weather January

 We've had a beautiful day in Lloret today with the temperature reaching 15º .... not bad for January.

Even warm enough for a paddle!

English Church Service in Lloret

English speaking church service's are to be held at Les Alegries church on the first Sunday of every month as from 12.00 hrs 5th February 2012. The services will held by Father Shea who will welcome all nationalities to his Christian services.
Father Shea has worked extremely hard for the past 9 months to achieve the go ahead for these services in Lloret. Refreshments will be served afterwards and you will also be able to have a chat to Father Shea who will be only too pleased to hear about any ideas or events which people of the local community may have or would like to see in the future. In the meantime he would like to hear from anyone who could possibly volunteer some of their time at future events, and is especially desperate to find an organ player who could volunteer their musical skills in the church! either with or without their own organ, the church does have it's own PA system.
I have met Father Shea today and he is so full of enthusiasm about his new venture and really wants to get something good going for Lloret de Mar.  He is wanting to organise garden fetes, bring & buy sales and BBQ's all of which he hopes will help to raise money for charity and the church, so he will also welcome any ideas you may have of which charities you would like to see benefit from these events. This pretty little church which can be found just on the outskirts of Lloret on the Girona road has a bar, it's own village band and well tended grounds which are ideal for any get-together.

On a more serious note you can also contact Father Shea for weddings, marriage vow renewal, bereavement counseling or any other matter you feel he may be able to help you with. For more information you can contact Father Shea at lesalegrieschurch@gmail.com

Lloret de Mar Today

It was a bright sunny day in Lloret for the organised swimming event....we went over  there to see them all taking to the sea for the 12.30 session, and hopefully get some photos. As you can see nothing much happening at all. Either they felt it was too cold or the official Lloret site has given out wrong information..again!

Of course, now I remember why this site was started!!

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New Years Eve in Lloret

 Happy New Year To all Readers 

New years eve in Lloret and the town was partying ! Most of the big clubs had organised special events for this special night, but several of the British bars and Spanish bodegas were closed as they celebrated the New Year with their families and friends. Here's some photos of the celebrations in Buzzbys....

Fancy dress??   No its always like this!!

The old Spanish tradition is that  as the bells are chiming 12 each person has 12 grapes and for each chime they have to swallow one grape, and if they succeed in swallowing them all before the end of the chimes then its said they will have good luck for the following year ....... its not as easy as it sounds!

Lloret de Mar Swimming Event

Lloret's swimming club will be taking to the cold sea for they're first organised dip of the year on 8th January. This is an event where anyone can take part, whether your 2 or 72, but the club does recommend that after coming out of the sea you thoroughly dry yourself in order not to catch cold. The weather forecast is good but the sea will feel very cold on entering! The first dip of the day will be at 11am near the yacht club, another dip will take place at 12.30.
So far the record number of those taking part was in 2007 when 180 braved the cold.

All being well l hope to be there myself but l'll be all wrapped up taking a few photos!

Shopping in Girona

 Last week l was Christmas shopping in Girona and what a nice surprise to see a large shopping centre all nicely decorated for the festive season. All the shops were lavishly trimmed up and all selling just about anything and everything you could possibly want or need! Such a nice change from the shops here in Lloret!

Lloret de Mar Winter

 Lloret is looking very different these days, here's a few shots to show those who only visit in the summer what the town is like during the winter months!

Out and about with the camera yesterday, as you can see it looks a little depressing with the empty beach and streets. Many of the hotels are now boarded up and closed until next year, also a lot of businesses such as restaurants, fashion stores, novelty shops are closed.

Of course it will be much livelier for the next 2 week ends with the Christmas & New Year celebrations and also for the day of the Kings on the 6th Jan....and after that the town goes back to sleep!

Merry Christmas from Lloret de Mar

A message to all readers from Lloret de Mar
Hope you all have a Happy Christmas and a healthy and wealthy New Year!

Click on the picture to view the card!

Lloret de Mar Sunrise!

Photos from 8am Friday 16th December....we never know just what we will wake up to these days!

For sale Costa Brava

A new Facebook page has been set up so that all Cost Brava folk have somewhere to buy and sell their second hand goods for free, click on the Facebook picture to be redirected to the page.

Lloret de Mar Christmas

Lloret's tree outside the town hall

The shops in Lloret are very busy these days with just about everyone in town and also visiting holidaymakers trying to get their Christmas shopping done. The Spanish celebrate the holiday just as we do in the UK but they will be sitting down to eat  their main meal on Christmas eve. The 6th Jan is the day that the children will be waking up to find that the three kings have been and delivered all their gifts while they were sleeping. They will have already been out to see the Kings procession arrive in their town the night before, this is a massive event for the children as all those taking part in the parade throw sweets out to the crowds and the kids try to catch as many as possible!

Just another day in Lloret!

Tuesday morning @ 8am in Lloret - no colour correction needed here for the photos!

Lloret's Classic Cars

Classic cars were on show at the monthly Sunday market yesterday, including the Cortina Lotus above which is owned by a well known bar owner in Blanes!

Not sure what this is!

Lloret de Mar Christmas Fare

 The church square was crowded yesterday with people looking around the traditional Christmas fare stalls. Local produce goods were on sale, but it seems the most popular stalls were the ones giving out free tapas & wine provided by the Xino Xano organisation!

Lloret de Mar Monthly Market

A selection of photos from todays 'antiques' and 'old stuff' market in Lloret this morning, it was fairly busy - but who buys such stuff ? Classic cars were also on show, and I got photos of another interesting market near the church so more photos tomorrow!

Old keys & spoons !

Bath time !

New dress for Christmas?

Old tables and shelves anyone?

Lloret de Mar Christmas Fare

A traditional Christmas fare market is to be held in the church square tomorrow 11th Dec. Local produce ie: homemade breads, pastries, wine and  liqueurs will be on sale 10am - 2pm. Medicinal creams and herb concoctions will also be on sale,  the stall has something to treat  just about every ailment going!
At the same time the usual monthly market will be taking place in the carousel square. Stalls here are mostly antiques & collectable items (or should l say second hand!) Very interesting books, old photos, postcards from all over Spain are usually on sale.
Some stalls sell very nice handmade jewellery, ornaments and toys etc which may solve 1 or 2 of your Christmas present problems!