Please do not download or copy photos without my permission, Thank you.

Please do not download or copy photos without my permission, Thank you.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Spanair Grounds all Flights

Thousands of air travelers have been left stranded after the Spanish airline Spanair suddenly grounded all their flights as from Saturday 28th Jan, the last flight landed at 10pm that night.
The companies hub was Barcelona El Prat airport where they employed about 2,000 people.
More news along with details of how to claim a refund if you have tickets booked can be found on their website www.spanair.com

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Car auction in Lloret

Classic car exhibition Nov 2010
An auction of classic cars is to be held in the El Rieral district of Lloret tomorrow 29th Jan 9-6pm, this is where the weekly Tuesday market is held. Also on sale will be spare parts for classic cars and motorbikes, along with new car accessories. 

Classic car exhibition Nov 2010

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Rent your own bar in Lloret de Mar


I've just been asked by Jackie Milroy if I could put a piece on the Lloret Stuff Blog about Bravehearts, as you may have heard the bar has recently become vacant, so if anyone out there is interested in running your own bar in Lloret, or maybe relocating from another here are the details -

BRAVEHEARTS PUB FOR RENT

€12,000 per year plus IVA (vat)
€3,000 DEPOSIT (refundable)
Contact - Jackie Milroy via Facebook


Monday, January 23, 2012

Fenals Today!


Our  view @ 8am this morning, looks like its going to be another beautiful day in Lloret de Mar!



Sunday, January 22, 2012

A Beautiful day in Lloret de Mar



A short video of the keep fit action taking place in the Surf Mar hotel car park this morning, those living in the area around the hotel wouldn't have been able to have their weekend sleep in today! 
Then we have 2 photos showing what a beautiful day we're having...temp is 17º, cant grumble for January!



Saturday, January 21, 2012

Audi promotes the new A1 Sportback in Lloret

The German car manufacturer has chosen Lloret de Mar as the place at which to show off their brand new A1 Sportback car. The cars can be seen until 28th January at the high class Alva Park hotel and also at Girona airport where the journalist covering the event can pick up one of the cars to test drive as they make their way into town.

Audi A1 Sportback outside the Alva Park Hotel



Friday, January 20, 2012

Sunset in Lloret


 Views of the sunset over Fenals beach taken at 6pm 19th Jan.
 
Fishing on the beach.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Lloret de Mar weather January


 We've had a beautiful day in Lloret today with the temperature reaching 15º .... not bad for January.

Even warm enough for a paddle!


Sunday, January 08, 2012

English Church Service in Lloret

English speaking church service's are to be held at Les Alegries church on the first Sunday of every month as from 12.00 hrs 5th February 2012. The services will held by Father Shea who will welcome all nationalities to his Christian services.
Father Shea has worked extremely hard for the past 9 months to achieve the go ahead for these services in Lloret. Refreshments will be served afterwards and you will also be able to have a chat to Father Shea who will be only too pleased to hear about any ideas or events which people of the local community may have or would like to see in the future. In the meantime he would like to hear from anyone who could possibly volunteer some of their time at future events, and is especially desperate to find an organ player who could volunteer their musical skills in the church! either with or without their own organ, the church does have it's own PA system.
I have met Father Shea today and he is so full of enthusiasm about his new venture and really wants to get something good going for Lloret de Mar.  He is wanting to organise garden fetes, bring & buy sales and BBQ's all of which he hopes will help to raise money for charity and the church, so he will also welcome any ideas you may have of which charities you would like to see benefit from these events. This pretty little church which can be found just on the outskirts of Lloret on the Girona road has a bar, it's own village band and well tended grounds which are ideal for any get-together.


On a more serious note you can also contact Father Shea for weddings, marriage vow renewal, bereavement counseling or any other matter you feel he may be able to help you with. For more information you can contact Father Shea at lesalegrieschurch@gmail.com

Lloret de Mar Today


It was a bright sunny day in Lloret for the organised swimming event....we went over  there to see them all taking to the sea for the 12.30 session, and hopefully get some photos. As you can see nothing much happening at all. Either they felt it was too cold or the official Lloret site has given out wrong information..again!
Of course, now I remember why this site was started!!



Monday, January 02, 2012

Buying Property in Spain

For anyone who is thinking about buying a property in Spain, I have found this very useful and upto date guide which may be of help. It is written by Independent lawyers and property consultants.

Sunday, January 01, 2012

New Years Eve in Lloret


 Happy New Year To all Readers 

New years eve in Lloret and the town was partying ! Most of the big clubs had organised special events for this special night, but several of the British bars and Spanish bodegas were closed as they celebrated the New Year with their families and friends. Here's some photos of the celebrations in Buzzbys....
Fancy dress??   No its always like this!!


The old Spanish tradition is that  as the bells are chiming 12 each person has 12 grapes and for each chime they have to swallow one grape, and if they succeed in swallowing them all before the end of the chimes then its said they will have good luck for the following year ....... its not as easy as it sounds!