Holiday Time in Lloret!

This coming Tuesday will be a public holiday for many workers..banks and official departments will be closed for the day, normal shops however do usually stay open or will perhaps open for the morning and close at lunch time. Out and about this weekend up and down the coast its quite busy as many workers have taken extra time off work and are enjoying a full four days holiday. Sadly though todays weather could have been better for them, we do have quite a lot of cloud about just now but the temperatures are in the 20s...still good enough to get out and enjoy a leisurely time on the beach or the many events which are taking place during this holiday time!

 Todays Antiques fair at the nearby resort of Santa Susanna.

On the beach in Lloret

 Considering its been a slow start to the season in Lloret today it seems that the tourist season is now here judging by the amount of folks on the beach! The weather has not been as good as it should be so maybe everyone had the same thought and tried to get a bit of sun while it was out. Today it began to look quite stormy as the day went on...and yes we did have another heavy downpour late this afternoon. Tomorrows forecast however is said to be fine and sunny all day with a high of 27ºc so everyone can head back to the beach and pick up where they left off today!

Even the boats were doing a good trade today!

Palafolls near Lloret de Mar

Only about 20 minutes from Lloret is a small town called Palafolls, most of you who are familiar with this region will have heard of Palafolls but probably won't recall why! Palafolls is home to one of the most popular attractions of the Costa Brava...Marineland. If you have visited Marineland then you may have noticed the ruins of the castle high on a hill overlooking the town. If you take a trip up to the castle on a clear day the views from the top are amazing! You have full 360º uninterrupted views of the mountains to the back and great views out to sea. There is parking at the top so it would make a fantastic spot for a family weekend picnic. 

The Sant Joan tower of Blanes in the distance

Views towards Montseny

Lloret de Mar Water World

 Water World just on the outskirts of town is a great day out for all the family.

Easily reached by a free bus from several resorts along the coast including Lloret de Mar, Tossa de Mar and Blanes. Times of opening are 10am - 7pm July to August, closing slightly earlier during May, June and September.

Other amenities include restaurants , picnic area, souvenir shop, bar, cafe/ snack bar and lots more! 

See more of my photos from an exciting day at Water World here - WATER WORLD

Lloret de Mar - 'Indianos Festival'

 Evening shots from the 'Indianos' festival taken last night.

Fira dels Americanos Lloret

 There was lots of activity today along Passeig Verdaguer with the start of the 4th edition of the Fira dels Americanos.

All those who attend the event dressed in the traditional white clothing of the Americanos will be given a souvenir hat...you only have to ask at the Floridita Bar!

The full programme of the weekends entertainment can be found here...Fira dels Americanos

Todays views of Lloret & Fenals

 Looking out from high above the cliffs near the tower of Sant Joan between Lloret and Fenals we can get a great view of the plane (and the pilot!) that advertises the various nightclubs of Lloret.

 With todays temperature of 32ºc  its nice to sit under the shade of one of the beach bars with a nice cool drink looking out to our local beach of Fenals....you never know who will pass by, I wonder who it was in this posh superyacht today? 

This weekend in Lloret de Mar

Over the coming weekend 13-15th June we can once again relive the times of the 'Americanos' with their demonstrations of crafts, entertainment and of course the drinks! Daiquiris will be on sale at the replica bar of the world famous Floridita in Cuba. For a full programme of the 3 day long event just take a look at the schedule here 'Fira dels Americanos' 

Holiday weekend in Lloret

 Yesterday in Lloret was the hottest day of the year so far, the temperature rose to 30ºc and its forecast to carry on for the coming week. At present many of the hotels on the coast are full owing to it been a holiday weekend in Barcelona, and those with holiday homes are now in town to enjoy the good weather.

Views of Lloret de Mar

 Today we are viewing Lloret de Mar through a long telephoto lens, all these shots were taken from more or less the same location on the headland above the Dona Mariners statue.

In the foreground in the 1st photo is the Selva Mar Hotel up on the road leading out to Tossa de Mar, the apartment block behind with the orange blinds is the Norest where we have stayed many times over the years!

Looking at the tallest building on Lloret sea front

Bar Cala Banys