Train crash in Mataro near Barcelona

Ten people have been injured when the train they were traveling on collided with a buffer at Mataro station on Thursday morning. The driver who was trapped in the cab for 40 minutes was the most seriously injured, he had to be cut free from the wreckage by firemen. Read the full story here - EL PAIS

Lloret de Mar Weather - February

Today in Lloret we have slightly warmer temperatures with a bright blue sunny sky, much better than cold windy days we have recently had.


Even the seagulls on the roof opposite our apartment block are making the most of the sun!

Carnival Time in Lloret

Its everyones favorite time of year again in Lloret de Mar and that is carnival time, the first parade will take place at 4pm on Saturday 18th Feb. The second parade takes place at 12 noon the following day Sun 19th. Everyone is welcome to join in with events at Evenia Olympic Resort hotel during carnival time, on Saturday after the first parade there is a night of dancing. There will be a show for all the family at 5pm after Sunday's parade, later that evening dancing again during which the award ceremony for the carnival will take place. All events at the hotel are free to all who would like to attend.

Les Alegries Chuch Service

The first of Father Shea's monthly Christian (English language) church service's took place at Les Alegries church yesterday. A few of Llorets residents attended and were warmly welcomed by Father Shea and his partner Helen. It was  a very cold day which may have deterred a lot of people from moving from their nice cosy homes, but maybe as word gets around then its hoped that more people will attend. 

Father Shea started the service by telling us a little bit about the history of Les Alegries church, how it was the oldest in Lloret and the sea actually used to almost reach to where the church is situated. A lot of hard work has gone into the restoration of this church which for many years stood derelict, and so the community of Les Alegries and Father Shea are needing as much support from residents of the surrounding area to keep this little gem of a church a solid part of the community!