It is carnival time. Not only in Rio, but also in Lloret de Mar. From 26 January until 05 February you will see a lot of interesting creatures on the streets of Lloret de Mar. The event calendar for these days is packed. Kids get to enjoy the carnival parades, adults can go to the carnival dance and every one gets to dress up. Also, on the day after mardi gras you can witness the burning of Carnestoltes and the Enterrament de la Sardina. This Catalonian tradition takes place at the end of the carnival festivities. It starts out with burying sardines and then the "Carnestoltes" a huge wooden figure will be burnt along with Catalan chants being sung. You will also see a lot of dancing and singing during the whole period. Little presents will be handed out to all that play along and dress up for the carnival parade. This yearly event brings fun to everyone. If you want to join in and pay the town a visit you can easily book a hotel in
Lloret de Mar over the internet and still make it to the Carnival. Just contact
Barcelona Point, the regional experts for
accommodation at Costa Brava.
