Blanes is one of the oldest resorts in northeast Spain and one of the oldest towns on the coast. It is located in the southern part of the Costa Brava, just 60 km from Barcelona
Blanes is divided by a high cliff of a lonely rock to the southern and northern parts. The southern part of the city, drowning in gardens, is almost completely given to a tourist center with hotels, magnificent beaches, shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment centers and other infrastructure. In the northern part there are residential quarters and a port supplying coastal restaurants with the freshest seafood - the basis of most dishes of local cuisine.
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Getting there
The nearest international airports to Blanes are in Barcelona and Gerona. Most often for a trip to the coast choose Barcelona (flight from Moscow about 4 hours). Railway communication (RENFE commuter network) connects coastal resorts and such large tourist centers as Barcelona. Get to / from Girona by bus.
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Climate
The climate in Blanes is exceptionally mild, Mediterranean. The average temperature in summer is + 25 ... 28 ° С, in winter it drops to +10 ° C, and on the average it is + 15-17 ° С. The beach season lasts from June to October
Beaches and water entertainments in Blanes
The wide sandy and pebble beaches in Blanes stretch for 4 kilometers. Small bays they are separated from each other, offering vacationers a lot of opportunities for a relaxing holiday or water sports.
The biggest of the beaches of Blanes is the three-kilometer S'Abannel - the pearl of the resort. There is everything for a pleasant pastime: on the coast there are bars and restaurants, showers and cabanas for changing clothes, water slides for children. In addition, the beach has excellent conditions for windsurfing and sailing. The width of the beach is 60 m.
Every year since 1995, the central city beach of Blanes is awarded the Blue Flag - a note on cleanliness and amenities. Here, in addition to sun loungers and umbrellas, showers and cabanas for changing clothes, there are grounds for beach volleyball and football, several children's areas; rent of water bicycles is available. The length of the beach is 625 m, width is 30 m.
San Francesc beach is also annually awarded with the Blue Flag - the prestigious international award of ecologists. The two-hundred-meter strip of the beach is surrounded by pine trees and is ideal for families: there are playgrounds and water slides, the entrance to the sea is shallow, enough shallow water even for the smallest. The width of the beach is 35 m.
In the north of the resort there is a tiny natural beach Treumal. Its length is only 115 m, width is 30 m.
In its territory there is a rental of sunbeds and umbrellas, there is a tent with drinks and ice cream.
And finally, the smallest beach in Blanes Santa Anna is located near the city port, only 75 m. It is also equipped with showers and changing cabins. Here you can also rent a boat or boat and go on a sea voyage or discover underwater fishing
Also in the town of Santa Susanna, not far from Blanes, is the water park "Marineland" , in which several times a day, there are shows of dolphins, parrots and sea lions. To get to the water park from Blanes, you can take a free bus.
Depending on the preferences, the resort guests can ride on catamarans and scooters, windsurf and deep-sea diving. The deep-water fauna of the coast of Blanes is amazing and diverse: flocks of colorful fish, morays, octopuses, sea stars and hedgehogs. Numerous yachts and boats take on board their holidaymakers to demonstrate the beauty of the coast and to get acquainted with the views not only of Blanes itself, but also of the surrounding resorts.
Blanes hotels
Along the Mediterranean coast of Blanes, there are only about two dozen hotels, small family hotels and guest houses with a total of 5,000 beds. The resort is family oriented, so babysitting services are available in most hotels. Accommodation in Blanes is also possible in apartments and in campsites level 2 *.
Book popular Blanes hotels at the best prices
| Hotel Costa Brava from 2 413 rub Blanes Anselm Clavé 48 | Fonda Can Setmanes from 1 586 rubles Blanes Antiga, 26 | Hostal Bonavista from 2 068 rubles Blanes Valldolig, 2 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Blanes
The coastal zone Blanes is typical for most coastal towns with the only difference being that the local landscape enlivens a small islet near the shore. On it there is a small observation deck, which offers a superb view of the panorama of the mountains along the entire resort and the towering rock above the city, at the top of which is the San Juan Castle
The tower of Sant Joan, towering above the city, was laid in 1002 g . In most sources it is dated 13 to ., since just then its main part was built, the watchtower was completed in the 16th century .From its towers there is a magnificent view of the city and the whole coastline . Despite the fact that the city itself is older, it was at this time (12-13 centuries) that most of what was preserved to this day was built: the gate of the Virgin Mary , Gothic monastery, hospital, St. .Jaume, Capuchin monastery St. .Anna, the Visconti Palace of De Cabrera, the San Joan in the Gothic style, the Gothic fountain and the old Chapel of St. . Barbarians .
- To visit the Botanical Garden - and beautifully , and curious.
- Swim by the sea in Lloret de Mar, enjoying the stunning views along the way.
- Make (and not just) a promenade along the busy embankment.
- Allowing large sand (or small pebbles?) to beach massaged tired feet
- Breathe in air saturated with coniferous aroma for a year ahead
In addition to medieval architecture s, Blanes is widely known on the coast of Spain for its magnificent botanical garden of Marimutra (Jardin botanico Marimetra). There are more than 3000 plant species brought here from other regions of Spain, as well as Africa and South America. The territory of the garden is divided into three main zones: tropical, subtropical and inland, each of which includes 6-8 zones (Canary Islands zone, Mexico, China and Japan, etc.).
Events in Blanes
In late July, in Blanes, there is a traditional international fireworks competition: the city beach of the oldest resort of the coast is lit up by an extravaganza of colorful fireworks flashes. This event has been going on for about a hundred years, annually entertaining holidaymakers and demonstrating the latest developments of pyrotechnics. Photo by Blanes (19)