Keeping fit in Lloret

9am in Lloret and if you feel like a bit of exercise to start off your day then you can join in with the group at 'Roca d'en Maig' just by the beach. 

A day in Banyoles

I'm getting quite a bit of feedback from people who have seen the photos of the nearby places we have visited recently, it seems you all enjoy seeing these places and many of you have told me you will be also doing the same once the summer season is over. Obviously during July and August the roads are busy and parking is hard to find so we haven't travelled as much as we would have liked....but its nearly time to take to the roads again!

One place I haven't shown you yet is only 70km from Lloret and this is the lovely Lake at Banyoles. This is the largest lake in Catalunya and was used for the rowing events during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Even now its used by many rowing and kayak teams for training purposes in particular the English rowing teams, and its also popular for triathlon events.

Some statistics about the lake - its length is 2,100m, its width at the widest part 750m and the length of its shoreline is approx just over 9 km, so a nice long walk or a cycle ride if you fancy!

 You can easily spend a full day here with all the activities there is on offer,  nice shady walks or a gentle rowing boat ride, even a pleasure boat cruise

 Leisurely drinks out on one of the jetty's.....

 .....or just admire the view!

Out & about in Lloret at night

These photos show the main nightlife area of Lloret de Mar, 'Avenida Just Marles' along this road is where you will find the top nightclubs and discos.

 Tropics and Mobys above.

 Just round the corner from the Londoner is a nice traffic free zone with lots more night time venues and even a few take-away places if your feeling peckish!

 A peek in at one of the lively hotel pool areas!

 Magic Park, lots to do in here for all ages.

 The Colossus limo is often seen up and down the strip.

Fenals Fiesta 2014

 Its been fantastic weather for this weekends Fenals/Santa Clotilde fiesta, here are just a few of the many photos we took of the different events.

Stalls along Fenals seafront selling locally made crafts

Portions of  Butifarra, bread and wine were served  in Fenals park to anyone who joined the queue which seemed to weave all around the park!

 The Lloret giants making their way through Fenals streets.

Aguaviva Urbanisation Lake

 This morning we had a trip to the lake at Aguaviva to try get a few shots of the wildlife up there, at first we couldn't see anything but then all the bids starting wading and waddling over to see if we had any food for them...which we had! Its always a good idea to have something for them so as to get the best close-up shots.

Fenals & Santa Clotilde Festival

As the main August holiday period is coming to a close we have two events taking place over this weekend. Firstly is the Fenals and Santa Clotilde 2 day fiesta with childrens activities starting during the afternoon of Friday 29th starting with games, shows and the foam party for the children which was enjoyed by the adults just as much as the kids last year! Also the Giants of Lloret will be making an appearance for the 1st time at this event, Friday evening there will be music and dancing which everyone can join in with!
On Saturday you can take your place in the 'endless' queue for the free Butifarra. At 10.30pm on Fenals beach will be everyones favourite event...the fireworks display!

On Sunday 31st in the centre of Lloret is the last chance to catch your bargains in the last day of the summer sales as the shops try to sell their goods out on the streets at the lowest prices possible. Sales start at 10am and finish at 11pm, this is also the last day which the shops will be allowed to stay open till 11pm, they will then go back to the usual closing time of 10pm.

Lloret de Mar Weather

Todays photos from Lloret beach show that the hot August weather has returned and once again the holiday makers are able to enjoy the sun, the temperature at present is 27º with a very slight breeze. This weather is forecast to be with us for the rest of the week at least, and even the night time temps are forecast to be 20-21ºc...which may make it a bit too uncomfortable to sleep!

Lloret de Mar - August weather.

 Just a few random shots taken today around Lloret....

The antiques fair in front of the town hall didn't have many stalls set out today, probably the terrible storm we had yesterday may have put a few people off- but elsewhere around town there were a few people about making the most of the dry weather. With the dark cloudy sky though it looked as though rain could have started again any minute....very strange weather for August we're having just now!

Pamboli Festival at Sant Pere del Bosc

This years Pamboli Festival which was planned to take place last night was cancelled owing to the bad weather, it will now take place tonight 23rd August. The event which includes a host of various activities - music, food, art and culture is held at Sant Pere del Bosc starting at 6pm.