Lloret Clon Festival 2014

 The Bruce Springsteen tribute band 'Manel Fuentes & The Springs Team' were the first act  for this years Clon Festival and what a great show they put on! We were there last night (Fri 18th July) for the start at 10.30pm and as usual managed to get right to the front of the stage where we could get some real close up shots of the band, just a few of which are here on this page but more can be seen here >

Lloret de Mar Clon Festival

Lloret de Mar July events

This weekend there will be another chance to see the 'Giants' as they are parading around the streets of Lloret. Its estimated there will  about 25 Giants from various towns taking part in this weekends event. Llorets giants will be leaving the Maritime Museum at 7pm this evening and make their way through Lloret's shopping area, and tomorrow Saturday 19th they will be out and about again in Placa Dr Adler in the centre of Lloret ending with a 'party' at 7pm in front of the Town Hall.

Beaches closed after shark spotted

Six beaches between the Barcelona towns of El Masnou and Premia de Mar were closed on Tuesday after a Blue Shark was spotted close to shore by the lifeguards.

Blue sharks which can weigh approx 80 kilos are not normally a threat to humans unless they themselves feel threatened. Two more sharks were later seen in the same area.

The beaches were reopened on Wednesday morning.

Today in Lloret

 It seems that everyone in Lloret today headed for the beach and with the temperature reaching 33ºc its no surprise! Its nice to see so many holiday makers in town just now after what has been a very slow start to the season.

A busy Lloret Beach

 Enjoying the sea by boat and pedalo

 Trying to keep cool!

Lloret's Russian Festival

As it was such a lovely evening yesterday we decided to take a walk over to see the dancers and singers taking part in the Russian Festival, here are the results of just a few of the photos we took. They all put on a fantastic show which was enjoyed by the hundreds of spectators who had taken their places around the stage well before the concert started.

To us the star of the show was the young girl below who I believe they said came from Lloret de Mar, she had a beautiful voice and sang an opera style song without a hint of nerves and got a great applause at the end...a really emotional moment!

Just a few of the spectators below with the not too happy looking judges!
The complete set of photos can be seen on > Lloret Good Stuff Facebook

Events in Lloret de Mar

Just now in Lloret there is a week long Russian Festival of song & dance taking place with teams from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Lithuania and Spain. All those taking part put on a great show for yesterdays opening  in front of the town hall at 11am (Sunday 13th)  tonights entertainment will begin in the same place at 8.30pm and tomorrow's concert held at 7.30pm in the church.

Lloret Clon Festival 2014

All this years acts have now been confirmed...

18th July, Manel Fuentes &The Springs Team - a Bruce Springsteen tribute.

1st August, Willy & the Poorboys - Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute.

And last but not least on the 15th August is a tribute to Michael Jackson with the 'Moonwalkers' this will be the second time we've seen a Michael Jackson tribute band here, the last one back in 2010 was a fantastic show with one of the biggest audiences we've seen....so better be there early for this one!

All acts are usually on stage at 10.30pm....even though the official website says 10.15 & 11.45pm....and don't forget it is free!

A reminder of the last Michael Jackson tribute 2010

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A visit to Sils near Lloret

I've often heard of nearby Sils but never thought of paying the little town a visit until yesterday, but what a pleasant day it was..just about a 20 minute drive away from Lloret and you arrive at this lovely well kept place! Its a great place to visit for nature lovers or if you enjoy walking/cycling as there are well signposted routes around the lake and along the lanes beyond the town. We came across the lake and followed the footpath all the way round, unfortunately its not possible to get very close to the lake owing the marshy land but there are several 'hides' from where to watch out for the visiting birds and wildlife. 

The only wildlife we came across yesterday was a local cat hiding in the shrubbery and several terrapins in the river but we will visit again to try catch some photos of the birds of prey that we've heard can be seen.

The church of Santa Maria

Sils railway station

Clon Festival 2014

Dates for this years Clon Festival have just been announced, the first band (a tribute to Bruce Springsteen)  will be on stage at the 'Roca de en Maig' 18th July at 10.30pm. The next dates are 1st & 15th August but as yet the other two bands haven't  been announced.

One of our photos of the 'Metallica' tribute from last years event...see more here CLON FESTIVAL 2013

Enjoying Lloret de Mar

 Lloret de Mar is a resort that is enjoyed by people of all ages, whatever your age there is something here for you. Maybe you would just like to get an almost all over tan as you stroll on the seafront, or maybe just sit by the beach and watch the world go by.

 There are organised guided tours round the museums and gardens for your group.

 Maybe you would like to take advantage of the free Volley Ball area which has now been erected right opposite the Route 66 Diner on the seafront!

Sunbathing on the rocks ....it looks a little too uncomfortable to me!

 Bring your book to the beach.