Renewing your passport in Spain.

As from 13th May 2013 a change will come into force regarding all British nationals who are needing to renew or replace their passports in Spain...In future all applications will be processed in Belfast instead of Madrid.

More info and the new application forms can be downloaded from www.gov.uk/overseas-passports.

Other than the change of address to which forms should be sent nothing else will change. Providing all details are correct on the application form then you should receive your passport back within 4 weeks, but you should allow 6 weeks for first time applications or lost or stolen passports.

This also applies to British nationals in Andorra.

Sail the 'Med' in Style!

After my posting earlier today about the Lloret Triathlon, I did a bit of research into the tall sailing ship which could be seen out at sea in some of the photos. The ship is the 'Royal Clipper' and was on its way to Barcelona from Monaco (not Palamos as I thought). The 134mt long ship can carry 227 guests in its 112 cabins and has 3 swimming pools on deck, it is available for charter so if you fancy a trip around the 'Med' in style then this could be the way to do it! 

Take a look at the ships website with photos and prices here....'ROYAL CLIPPER' 

The 'Royal Clipper' as seen from our balcony!

Lloret/Fenals Triathlon 2013

 It was a very early start for the competitors in this years Triathlon in Fenals this morning, they took to the sea at 9am for the first leg of the event. I'm glad to say the weather was very good for them as we have had a few dismal days just recently. Meanwhile in the background a 'tall ship' with all its sails out could be seen as they were swimming across the bay...possibly just leaving the port of Palamos further up the coast near the French border!

A close up the ship, brought in by the longer lens on the camera!

 The first swimmers emerging from the sea....now for the 20km bike ride for the 2nd part of the event.

 Racing towards their bikes, at the same time removing their wet suits....

 Cycling gear on, now speeding around the streets of Fenals !

Well done to all who took part!!

Lloret Formula weekend

Today is the first day of the Lloret's Formula weekend long event in the carousel square, and here we have photos of the racing cars which were on show this morning. A stage is being erected for the DJ sessions and there's also special racing tracks for the kids where they can try their skills at driving a quad bike or go Kart.