Girona Airport - Ryanair

Since the dispute between the Catalan government and the lowcost airline Ryanair its been reported that hotel bookings in Lloret de Mar and surrounding areas are well down for the Easter period and beyond. The Catalan Government have asked Ryanair for more time to decide on their available budget for 2011 before signing on the dotted line, but it seems Ryanair have given up on the negotiations.

Filming in Lloret Casino

Filming has now begun in the casino and around Lloret de Mar for the new film 'Los Pelayo'
400 extras were chosen for scenes from those who turned up for auditions back in January. The film is a true story about a family who travelled the world playing the casinos, using their mathematical skills to reap millions from the roulette tables. The crew and cast will be in Lloret for the next 3 weeks staying at local hotels. If all goes to plan the film will be released next year.

Girona Airport

The recently reported new 5 year deal between Girona airport and Ryanair has collapsed, meaning the airline now will cease to operate many of it destinations at the airport blaming the Catalan government for not honouring its agreement.
From as early as the end of February Ryanair is to start cutting 18 of it 64 routes and reduce frequencies on 17 other routes. You can read the full story over at Ryanair

Lloret Carnival 2011

The Lloret de Mar Carnival agenda has some thing for all ages....whether your young or old your sure to enjoy the atmosphere this annual event brings to the town.
Here's a guide to whats on over the Carnival week-end...

Friday 4th March 6pm you can see the Carnival King arrive at the Town Hall, followed by dancing for all those present, and for everyone in Fancy dress a nice helping of Catalan sausage and beans.

Saturday 5th There will be a fancy dress competion for all ages, taking place at 11am - 1.30pm. A new event is taking place between 10am - 1pm at the Town Hall square, there will a make-up and hairdressing exhibition - this will involve members of the public, so come along you may get a free make over! At 4pm you can see the first of the 2 Fantastic Carnival parades, be sure to get a good viewing spot by the side the the road for this!
There is a ladies dance in the Evenia Olympic Resort Hotel at 11.30pm. (free entrance)

Sunday 6th The second parade takes place around the town at 12 noon.

Then at 5pm there is a childrens show and fancy dress parade taking place at Evenia Olympic Resort Hotel, again free entrance.At 11pm is another dance this time for the grown ups! the awards for the Carnival will be given out during the interval of the dance.

Fingers crossed for good weather!