Lloret de Mar in October

 Who would think that we could still be getting days like this in October, all these photos were taken around mid-day today. Fantastic blue skies with a temperature of 25º C and there's still no sign of this beautiful weather ending!

El Relicario Lloret de Mar

While so many bars, restaurants and other businesses are finding it hard to keep their doors open in these hard times, there is some good news about one of the old favourites in Lloret! El Relicario - the famous chicken restaurant has this summer opened for business again after been closed for many months. We payed a visit last night and were warmly welcomed by some of the original staff. After we arrived the restaurant slowly began to get busy with lots of familiar faces who just like us were eager to find out if the chicken was as good as it always was....no need to worry though I can confirm it was excellent with the usual excellent service!

A proposal in Rabbies Bar!

Last night in Rabbies Bar we were very privileged to witness a marriage proposal, Ian suprised us all when he got down on one knee and proposed to his partner Linda. He had a beautiful diamond engagement ring ready to place on her finger, champagne on ice...she said YES!!

 The proposal !

 Congratulations to Ian & Linda from Hammy and everyone else at Rabbies, we all hope you will have a long and happy future together!

Sunny October in Lloret

Here are some stunning views of Fenals beach taken just last week. For the start of October we had bright sunny days with good temperatures but now it seems that winter is now closing in as this weekend has been much cooler with quite a bit of rain. The resort is now very quiet with some hotels, bars and restaurants already closed for the season...others are planning on closing by the end of the month. 

Costa Brava Rally 61

Friday 11th and 12th October we will once again see the oldest Rally in Spain starting off from Lloret de Mar. The cars will be down by the town hall promenade on Friday in preparation for the official start time of 7pm that evening. 90 cars have so far registered to be taking part this years event.

Lloret de Mar, Cala Banys views

 One of the most picturesque views in Lloret!

Looking out to sea from the terrace of the bar at Cala Banys

 Back in May I published photos of the 'lovers locks' which are been fastened to the chain surrounding the Dona Marinera statue, since then many more have been placed there with names and dates of the people who left them.

 A lovely clear view of the coast showing Blanes in the distance.

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Health & Safety in Lloret

One of the apartment blocks near where we live are getting a much needed make over....no health and safety rules  apply here though!

Sant Joan Tower Lloret

As you look from the beach of Lloret towards Fenals you will see the tall round tower of Sant Joan perched on the cliffs. So if you ever feel like an energetic walk to reach it you have lovely views of all the local coastline. Here is a short video taken from the top of Sant Joan Tower when we visited this weekend...but we are very lucky that we live quite nearby so its more of a leisurely stroll for us!

Lloret de Mar - What to visit

For an incredible view of Lloret de Mar with a difference visit the the tower which stands high on the cliffs between Lloret and Fenals. Normally it costs €3 to get in but today it was free as were a few other places in Lloret such as the Maritim museum & Santa Clotilde Gardens. As you enter the door at the bottom of the tower you have a long winding staircase to climb to reach the top, but once there you have fantastic views over all Lloret.

Our fist view today as we reached the top were the 2 seagulls pictured here taking a rest on the towers wall!

Looking towards the beach of Lloret.

Lloret town Centre and Roca Grossa

Montseny in the distance.

 Santa Clotilde Gardens and Santa Cristina beach

Blanes 

 

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Another beautiful day dawns!

Its Sunday 29th September and it looks like its going to be another beautiful day in Lloret de Mar.

 A nice snapshot view from our webcam on the balcony taken @ 8am.
See this live view from Fenals yourself at anytime of day, just click on this link - LIVE WEBCAM

Seagulls return to shore after their early morning fishing trip!

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Live music @ Regents Pub Lloret

Regents Pub last night hosted what maybe their last live music event of 2012 with Sasha. Holidaymakers and locals joined her and her manager on the dance floor as they both sang and danced all night.

A fantastic evening enjoyed by all!

                      

Santa Clotilde Gardens

Only a few minutes walk from the beach of Fenals in Lloret de Mar are the scenic gardens of Santa Clotilde. Here you can spend a while taking a relaxing stroll around the winding pathways which lead to various levels  - each one giving its own stunning view of the finely manicured gardens, rocky coastline and cliffs on which the gardens are perched upon. Today was a great day to visit the gardens as the temperature this afternoon has reached a nice 28ºc, and also for this weekend its free entry!

Rabbies Bar Lloret de Mar

For anyone in the region of Rabbies Bar this Friday evening you are more than welcome to call in for a drink. With your drink you will also be served with a bite to eat on the house!

Free Entry to Lloret Museum's

For just three days this coming weekend (27-28-29th Sept) residents and visitors to Lloret de Mar can gain free admission and free guided tours to the towns museums - the Maritime Museum, Can Saragossa, Sant Joan Castle, Modernist Cemetery and Santa Clotilde Gardens. Last year more than 2,500 people passed through the museums doors and gateways but more are expected to take advantage of this years 'free days'

A man falls from Lloret hotel balcony

A British man has died after a fall from a 5th floor balcony at the Royal Beach Hotel in Fenals, Lloret de Mar. Police are investigating the circumstances and are questioning other guests at the hotel, its not known if he fell or threw himself from the balcony. The man was staying at the hotel with his wife but its said that she was not in the room at the time.