Lloret fireworks 2018

Just a few of the many photos we took at the annual fireworks display last night (26th July). It was a very good show as usual with one very noticeable difference - there wasn't as many loud explosions as in previous years, a big plus I think!

Lloret de Mar time lapse video

We have something a little different for today! This is a time lapse video taken just this morning (17-07- 2018) .. the video is actually a set of photos taken at regular intervals and then compressed together to the effect of a speeded up video!

Summer time in Lloret de Mar

La Foradada waterfall, Cantonigros

A stunning place to visit just under a 1.5hr drive from Lloret de Mar. There is ample carparking but the walk down to the waterfall can be quite difficult at times. From the car park we reached the waterfall after a 30-35 minute walk. The pathway is very slippy in some parts so you need to wear shoes with a good grip on the soles...trainers or something similar. You can hear the water as you are about half down the pathway and it gets louder and louder the nearer you get, once there the noise is deafening..you can hardly hear each other talking! In the summer months its said that it gets very busy so if your aim is to go get some good shots of the area then go earlier in the year. 

Beer festival in Lloret

Today 27th April we see the start of the 3 day beer festival in Lloret de Mar. As usual the extra large marquee has been erected in the car park near the castle. Visiting the marquee is free but to sample the brews you first need the purchase your glass at the entrance, you then pay for whatever brews you wish to sample. Food is also on sale tapas, pizzas and lots more to choose from. Entertainment is also laid on for the 3 day festival. To read more about this popular event just follow this link....http://allexciting.com/birrasana-beer-festival/

Sagales to operate the bus services around Lloret de Mar

The local bus routes around Lloret are to be operated by the Sagales bus company as from Tuesday 1st May...the first of the new buses could be seen around Lloret earlier today. The routes will basically stay the same but with more stops around the town. There will shortly be a dedicated app to download  giving info of timetables/routes etc and also a website www.lloretbus.cat.

Tourist Tax in Catalunya

All tourists who wish to take their holidays in Catalunya are required to pay a small tax when checking into their hotel. The payment is a government tax collected by hotels which then goes to help resorts upkeep and amenities. For more information about this payment please follow this link - TOURIST TAX

Gay Bars in Lloret

At present La BuBu is the only Gay bar in Lloret de Mar and has been managed by Hans and Rodrigo for 8 years now. The bar is open all year from 10.30pm until 3am. Hans & Rodrigo often have special theme party nights such as Carnival, Drag acts, dance nights and Karaoke is every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun nights at La BuBu.

The bar is situated in the street called Carrer de l'Areny 33 in the older part of Lloret de Mar near the popular chicken restraurant 'La Campana'

To find out more about the La BuBu theme nights take a look at their Facebook page, just search for LaBubu Lloret de Mar.

Balloon trip goes wrong in Vic!

Watching what should have been several ballons taking off from Placa Mayor in Vic...it didn't go quite to plan with the first flight. Needless to say the evening event was cancelled after this disasterous take off to make safe the damaged roof! 

Lloret de Mar Carnival 2018

Well, the 2 carnival parades are over for another year and what a great event it was! All those who took part have worked really hard to learn their dance routines during the past few weeks. The costumes as usual were immaculate, so much hard work has gone into making them...well done everyone you put on a fantastic show which was enjoyed by the hundreds of spectators lining the route!

Carnival in Lloret 2018

Once again Carnival time will soon be here in Lloret de Mar...the parades will take place on Saturday 10th February at 4pm and Sunday 11th at 12 noon. It's always a great atmosphere in town as the parade of floats pass by. Hundreds of spectators line the route so be sure to get there early to get a good view point! The photos here are just a small selection we have taken in previous years. 

The 3 Kings Arrive in Lloret.

The 3 Kings arrived in Lloret de Mar by boat last night where a huge crowd were waiting to see them. 

Christmas in Lloret de Mar

I would just like to wish all readers a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 

We will be out and about as usual next year taking photos of Lloret and the surrounding areas along with news of local events and fiestas...so join us then! 

Lloret de Mar - Christmas

Lloret is looking really festive now, but I do believe that the company who have been putting up the lights this year have not completed the job on the contracted date...I wondered why the lights were very sparse in the streets to the back of town. 

Around the town hall area they look great though as these photos clearly show.

Hopefully we can get some more photos from around town when the job is complete! 

Lloret Fira de Medieval 2017

This years medieval festival was bigger and better than ever before!
All along Passeig Jacint Verdaguer in front of the Town hall and also around the church square were numerous events happening with demonstations of old style crafts taking place also stalls selling colourful hand made items, delicious foods and lots more!

Picasso Run 2017 Lloret

This years Picasso Run was a huge success, the runners did a great job of entertaining all the spectators. Runners set of from the carousel square and made their way down to the beach for the 2.5km run, after which a party was held by the beach for them...what a great afternoon of fun!

The Rob Roy has a new name!

One of Llorets most well known bars the Rob Roy has changed its name to the Ministry Tavern. Nothing else has changed, the staff Walter and Sally will still be there to make everyone welcome!
See more from the Ministry here - Rob Roy to the Ministry

Picasso Run Lloret 2017

After been postponed owing to the bad weather conditions this colourful event will now be held in Lloret Sunday 24th September at 5.30. Fingers crossed it will be much better on the rescheduled day!

Santa Cristina Festival

Today 24th July is the day of St Cristina the local patron saint of Lloret de Mar. To celebrate this special day there is a procession of boats that takes her statue from Lloret church to the beach of Santa Cristina returning later in the day after celebration meal on the beach there. This morning we were there quite early to catch the boats as they passed by...and also got some beautiful shots of the sun coming through the early morning clouds!