Christmas shopping in Lloret

Out in Lloret de Mar centre tonight and the shops are all nicely decorated for Christmas but the streets are still very quiet. Most hotels are closed but some will be opening shortly for the guests who have booked for their Xmas and  New Year holidays.

Several of the shops have good offers on just now hoping to draw people though their doors to spend as much cash as possible. In Spain however the 'Christmas shopping' will carry on until the 5th January as the main day for exchanging gifts is the Day of the Kings on the 6th.  

 

 

 

Lloret de Mar at Christmas

On the run upto Christmas in Lloret this year the weather is still very good, today however its very dull and cloudy but still a very mild 16ºc. The evening time is when the chill really sets in and it feels very cold and damp with almost 100% humidity, so if your spending some time in Lloret over the Christmas holiday then you will need your winter woolies and coats!

 

Fenals fire update

Latest news about  the fire which broke out in an apartment in Fenals last Saturday is that it accidentally started in the kitchen of the apartment on the 4th floor. Everyone was evacuated no one was hurt but a dog belonging to one of the neighbours sadly died. Looking at the apartment since the fire it looks as though its completely gutted.

Christmas Activities in Lloret

Click on the image for a full list of events taking place in Lloret over Christmas and early January....

Christmas in Blanes

 Blanes have been holding a weekend Christmas market during the month of December so I went along there this weekend to take a look around. It is very similar to the markets that are held in Lloret at this time of year but one thing I do like to see in Blanes is the large nativity set they have every year. A lot of work goes into the making and setting up of the almost lifelike models which will be on show until early January. The market however will take place again this coming weekend 27-29th December and open all day.

 

Colourful products and colourful characters!

  

Fire in Fenals today

Back view of the apartment block

A fire has broke out in an apartment block above the Leman Restaurant on Avenida Americas in Fenals at about 4.15pm this afternoon. From our apartment balcony it looked very bad as the smoke was pouring out of the apartments windows and also from  air vents on the roof, as yet I don't have any more details but I will give an update as soon as possible.
Thanks to Christian for the photos below.

Christmas Events in Lloret

This weekend there are 2 events taking place in Lloret, firstly there will be a series of free musical concerts taking place in the church during December, tomorrow evenings concert will begin at 8pm. Secondly on Sunday in the church square starting at 9am is the medicinal fair organised by the Xino Xano walking group. Here you can buy a wide range of goods and produce from herbs and remedies for different ailments to wines, jams, honey, home grown veg, cakes, loaves of bread of all shapes and sizes!

Xmas shopping in Girona

Some the best Spanish high street brands are located in the Espai shopping mall at Salt near Girona and just now it's a great time to visit for your Christmas shopping. There are 2 floors of shopping with stores such as Zara, H&M, Levi, Springfield and also one of the old favourites which ceased trading years ago in the UK and that is C&A! - they were always known for their good quality and reasonable prices. 

One of the strangest Christmas customs in the Catalan region is the Caga Tio (poo log!) this is a small log with legs wearing a typical styled Catalan hat. Children take care of him by feeding him well and keeping him warm upto Christmas Eve to ensure that his belly is nice and full, so he will 'poo out' lots of  goodies and treats for them at Christmas.

The largest Caga Tio I've seen!

Winter evening in Lloret

Almost Christmas and you wouldnt believe how quiet the evenings are in Lloret. The streets are deserted and hardly anything is open. Lets hope that there will be a better atmosphere about the
place soon!

  

 

 

 

 

 

Lloret de Mar at Christmas

A Christmas photo from Lloret today showing this larger than life Santa outside a childrens clothes shop in the centre of Lloret.

Christmas dinner sorted!

Well, we have all been wondering what to do and where to eat dinner on Christmas Day but after a bit of persuasion Linda at Rabbies Bar has decided that for the first in years that she will open the bar on Christmas day but only for her local customers and also do a Christmas lunch.
Should be a good day...Cheers Linda!

Rabbies Bar all trimmed up!

Today in Loret de Mar

 Its been a busy Sunday in Lloret today, what with the monthly collectors fair and the new wine and cheese market by the town hall, the two events brought people into town and obviously the good weather helped! 

This stall was like the 'Old Curiosity Shop!

The wine and cheese stands did seem to be doing well, many of the shoppers were showing a lot of interest...unless it was the free tipples and nibbles they found interesting!

You can almost smell the cheese from here! 

  

Honey produce

Craig Mallon Appeal - update

As you are all preparing for Christmas and making arrangements to spend time with your families please take a moment to think about those who can't be with their families and loved ones this year. 

Craig's family have again put out an appeal for help regarding their son who lost his life in Lloret de Mar. The Facebook page gives regular updates, this is the latest which I've been asked to share - 

This is a very difficult and traumatic time of the year when we think of all our cherished Christmas memories with Craig.Please if you have anything which can assist (even if you think it's not important ) contact the confidential e mail address info@craigmallon.com Have a look again at the websitehttp://craigmallon.com/ and some of the updates on Twitter
https://twitter.com/CRAIGMURDERHELP These may jog your memory. Please share details of the websites and our appeal to friends. 
Thanks in anticipation. Antoinette and Ian

Christmas events in Lloret de Mar

The Christmas events calendar is starting this weekend with two events taking place in the town on Sunday 8th Dec. Just in front of the town hall will be a wine & cheese market, this is the first time this market has been held in Lloret but has always been very popular in other towns. Some of the best produce from around the Catalan region will be on sale as from 10am.

As its the 2nd Sunday of the month there's the usual collectors and antiques fair along with the classic cars exhibition in the carousel sqare - Placa Pere Torrent, starting at 9am.

Sunday - Collectors fair