October in Lloret de Mar

 We are now almost at the end of October but as these photos from yesterday show we are still having great weather....although the town is very quiet just now. Those who are here on holiday for a 'winter break' can still spend a little time on the beach as the temperatures are very good. As usual at this time of year as the summer season comes to a close some of the businesses in town close for their winter break, the Leman restaurant, El Relicario, Rob Roy Tavern, Alexis Hotel and Oasis Park Hotel are just a few which have already closed.

Celtic to Barcelona via Route 66!

Lloret has turned Green & White during the last few days! 

Many of the Celtic fans that have travelled over for tonight's game at Barcelona have booked into hotels in Lloret. Andy Milroy who owns the Route 66 restaurant /diner in Lloret is a well known Celtic fan and arranged a bus to the stadium for a lucky few.  Here they are before setting off for the journey at 2pm today.

 Spot the rebel in the gang!

 Jackie, Carla (the rebel!) and Andy

Views of Lloret

 Today and for the next day or so the weather forecast for Lloret is not too good, with rain forecast for the coming weekend,although it is still very warm (todays temp is 22ºc) making it feel very humid with the low cloud we have just now. 

Today's photos showing the narrow pathway around the castle were taken at the end of September.

Lloret de Mar to Andorra

  Just 4-5 hours drive from Lloret de Mar is the principality of Andorra in a delightful setting almost 3,000 mts above sea level in the Pyrenees mountains separating Spain and France.

 As well as being a favourite destination for the winters sports fans it is also a year round shoppers paradise for duty free goods with top designer names found in many of the stores, also cost of cigarettes, tobacco and bottles of spirits are much cheaper than Spain or France but be warned as the amount that you are allowed to import into Spain is limited. 

 In the centre of Andorra you can visit the Ferrari store which has a replica F1 car in the window!

For those who like to get out and about away from the shops the scenery in the mountains is beautiful. There are numerous little villages with hostels, hotels and spas with prices to suit every pocket, we stayed at the Hotel Montane in Arinsal. This lovely hotel is run by Fiona who made us very welcome, and I'm not surprised it gets great reviews on all travel accommodation sites.

Arinsal

You will find every type of sport you could ever wish to to take part in, with skiing of course being the most popular as well as horse riding, mountain biking, archery, mountain climbing, go karts, fishing, golf, hiking, bungee jumping and the list goes on and on! It is possible to take a day trip to Andorra from Lloret de Mar with Laietana Tours, at the moment the cost is €52.50 leaving Lloret at approx 7.30am every Wednesday.