This morning dawned warm and sunny with a slight haze over the sea. It was clearly going to be a hot day, so we were out relatively early and headed into town. There’s a big musical event on the Balcon tonight – three choirs and an orchestra performing Carmina Burana – and there was lots of activity up there as the staging, lighting etc was being installed and tested. We took a walk along Calle Carabeo to the Parador Hotel. Having visited this very upmarket hotel in the Spring during the Ruta de las Tapas, we know the terrace bar is open to the public and has great views down over Burriana Beach. Residents have use of a lift down to the beach, whilst the rest of us have to walk down and face a steep climb back. Today, we just admired the view and saved our energy!
Plaza España is hosting a food fair this weekend. Lots of stalls offering a range of local produce – lots of olive oil, cheese, chorizo, honey and other delicacies – and the inevitable bar.
We wandered through, but didn’t buy. We did, however, stop off for a couple of tapas at Bar Redondo – lunch sorted!
An hour on the beach this afternoon was about as much as we could manage. It’s still very humid and quite unpleasant when those rivulets run down your back! Think these ladies were feeling the same!
The beach is looking quite good at the moment. No major damage has yet been caused by stormy weather, and guys like this work hard to keep it clean. Wouldn’t want to be wearing his uniform in this weather, never mind sweeping the beach with a dustpan and brush!
Think it will be a relaxed evening in then we’ll check out the music on the Balcon. In usual Spanish style it doesn’t start until 9.30. Well, that’s the listed time so probably nearer 10pm! If you want entertaining here in Spain, you’ve generally got to be out late!
Living the Merchant Way 