Barretina Closes

 The oldest bodega in Lloret de Mar has sadly closed. Many of  Fiona's (above left) customers and friends joined her to have a last drink in the bar last night. She has been in the bar for 14 years, and she is now handing back the keys to the owners who are now looking for someone else to run the bodega. 

Fiona will be there this morning just to open up for a few hours to let her old Catalan customers just have one last game of cards!

We all wish Fiona   good luck for the future in whatever she chooses to do next. 

Lloret's Diorames

 On show until the 12th January in Lloret is a nice little collection of Diorames, these are miniature scale models of nativity scenes. They can be seen in the small chapel next to 'Gerry's Bar' so if you are taking a walk around Lloret they are well worth a viewing as so much detail and work has gone into each one. 

Xmas Market in Magnolia Square!

 A small  Xmas market has been held in Magnolia Square this week (near to Gerry's bar) in Lloret, items on sale were toys for the children, hand knitted goodsand homemade cupcakes. It seems that they are trying to breathe some life into this part of town as the square has been given a new facelift this year with new raised plant beds, a great childrens play area and nice wooden benches. Some locals were afraid that the famous Magnolia tree would be cut down to make way for the new playground but I'm glad to say it has survived! 

Merry Christmas from Lloret

I'd like to wish a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

to all readers of Lloret de Mar Stuff. The blog will be 7 years old on 31st December 2005, since then there have been a total 698 different postings about Lloret de Mar covering just about every event and happening you could think of with lots more to come next year!

Thanks to everyone for their support and comments during that time...Jackie x

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A great restaurant in Lloret de Mar!

We have found another fantastic place to eat in Lloret de Mar, this restaurant is the Al Freskito and one of those places you must try! Locals in town will remember this restaurant as the 'Chang Chen' so don't be deceived by the Chinese style entrance, as the new owner have given it a beautiful refit inside and is now one of the best looking places in town - which is building up a very good name for itself. At this time of year when the town is very quiet the restaurant was quite busy so I think word is getting round about how good this place is!
We went along with friends for the restaurants 'menu del dia' only yesterday and I'm pleased to say there wasn't a chip in sight! At only €9 per head we not only had the usual 3 courses with wine and bread but also were offered an entrant of either a small salad or a consomme. Each of the courses were extremely well presented and there were some unusual items on the menu - I can recommend the slices of beef cooked with cava and melon balls accompanied by asparagus!!