Lloret/Fenals Triathlon 2013

 It was a very early start for the competitors in this years Triathlon in Fenals this morning, they took to the sea at 9am for the first leg of the event. I'm glad to say the weather was very good for them as we have had a few dismal days just recently. Meanwhile in the background a 'tall ship' with all its sails out could be seen as they were swimming across the bay...possibly just leaving the port of Palamos further up the coast near the French border!

A close up the ship, brought in by the longer lens on the camera!

 The first swimmers emerging from the sea....now for the 20km bike ride for the 2nd part of the event.

 Racing towards their bikes, at the same time removing their wet suits....

 Cycling gear on, now speeding around the streets of Fenals !

Well done to all who took part!!

Lloret Formula weekend

Today is the first day of the Lloret's Formula weekend long event in the carousel square, and here we have photos of the racing cars which were on show this morning. A stage is being erected for the DJ sessions and there's also special racing tracks for the kids where they can try their skills at driving a quad bike or go Kart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lloret de Mar Events

This Sunday 12th May we can see the 4th edition of the Lloret de Mar triathlon which will again be mainly centred around the  Fenals beach area. The triathlon consists of three sports, the first of which will be  the 700 mts swim (blue route) out into the sea from Fenals beach after which we will see all the competitors race to their bikes for the 20km race along the roads of Lloret (green route)  Once back to base they will then have to complete a 5km run for the 3rd and final part of the triathlon (red route)

So a warning to all locals and visitors to Lloret over the weekend as some roads will closed and parking restrictions are already in place for this event.

Lloret de Mar - Lovers Locks

 It seems that we now have the 'lovers lock' custom taking place in Lloret de Mar. Its said that if a couple fasten a lock on which they have etched or marked with their initials then throw the key into the water as a sign of their love for each other then they will one day return to the place of their lock. The custom is seen in many  cities around the world but where this custom started I dont know! The locks pictured here can be seen fastened to the chain by the Dona Marinera statue in Lloret, at the moment there are just a few so lets see how many are placed there over the coming months!

Lloret de Mar Today

 Several views from along the seafront in Lloret today, where the temperatures are now slowly rising almost daily....mid afternoon today and its now 22c, so for all those who have decided to visit Lloret for the May bank holiday weekend I'm sure they wont be disappointed with the weather.

The forecast is for it to remain about the same over the next few days!

Lloret de Mar events in May.

It seems as though its going to be an exciting weekend in Lloret during the time of this years GP Barcelona F1, 10-11-12th May we will be able to see our own 'Formula 1' weekend event at Placa Pere Torrent where the carousel is situated. Racing cars and other vehicles will be on show, motor accessories etc will be on sale, music, bouncy castles for the children...so lots of fun for all the family! The event will be open each day from 10am - 10pm.

Also on the evening of Friday 10th there will be late night shopping in the main shopping area when most shops will be open until 12.30, fashion parades, live music and lots more taking place in the streets and squares of Lloret de Mar !

Lloret / Blanes free news magazine

A new free publication is out now, it will feature information/news/events and sports  for both Blanes and Lloret. The plan is for 20,000 to be published every month and distributed to bars, restaurants shops and other businesses in the towns.

Lloret de Mar weather

Here we have a live satellite image of today's weather in Lloret de Mar, another rainy day which is forecast until next Wednesday.....when we should be seeing the sun again!

Music & Dance in Lloret

From 11am tomorrow Saturday 27th April in the Town Hall square there will be a festival of music and dance which has been organised by the Russian tourist office in Lloret. There will also be another similar event taking place on Thurs 2nd May at Placa Pere Torrent (the carousel square)

Flamenco in Lloret de Mar

A short video from Sundays Andalucian Day!

I have just heard that 450 had travelled all the way from I'llora in Granada to Lloret for last weekends festivites.

Andalucian day in Lloret de Mar

 I wonder if everyone has recovered from last Sundays hectic Andalucian Day in Lloret?

We took hundreds of photos from Sundays events here are just a few more (better late than never!)
which show what a colourful and enjoyable day it was for all who were there - everyone had a smile on their face!

Dancing in the street!

Lloret de Mar St George's Day

Today is St Georges day (Sant Jordi) and to make things even better we have another beautiful day in Lloret, sun all day long today! As always on this day there will be books and roses on sale by the town hall in Lloret de mar, not only is St George the patron saint of England but also of Catalunya and the custom is for men and women to exchange gifts of books and roses!

Andalucian day in Lloret de Mar

We certainly had a busy day in Lloret yesterday with 2 events taking place on the same day! First of all we went over to photograph all the horses in the parade on Lloret seafront, from there we headed straight up to the street party by the Granada Bar where there was a special Andalucian day with all kinds of entertainment going on! Visitors and officials from the small pueblo of I'llorra in the province of Granada were here for their special day.

Hundreds of people filled the street, eating, drinking and dancing, chairs were set out in front of the stage where for the entertainment  programme which went on from morning till night. The air was filled with the delicious smell of butifarras on the BBQs which were being served with bread and glass after glass of wine and beer, sadly we didn't dare sample any as our next stop was to Sunday lunch at Rabbies bar!
Many of the ladies were dressed in Flamenco dress which were in every colour you could imagine...I dont think I've ever seen so much colour in one place!