Blanes is affected by the economic realities facing Spain, but the town is alive and well and remains a top tourist destination.
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Storms decimated the longest beach of the Costa Brava this summer (taking out a chunk of the promenade as well), but we’re happy to report that the beach is back. Videos show the damage and the repair efforts.
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Photo: a night view of the longest beach at the Costa Brava…
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You’d never think so when you visit during the summer, but during the winter months Blanes does experience its share of inclement weather. Here’s a picture of the boulevard along S’Abanell — the aftermath of a big storm in January, 2008. S’Abanell is is known as the longest beach at the Costa Brava, but after […]
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Cafe Terrassans provides locals and tourists alike with an authentic tapas bar experience.
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Can Tirol — a tiny, terrace-only cocktail bar — serves the best cocktails and crepes in Blanes.
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Save lots of money by using local, pre-paid mobile phone service during your vacation.
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Greek food so good you’ll think it was prepared by the gods…
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Announcing: the Costa Brava Forum — a place where you can share your holiday and vacation tips.
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In Blanes it is easy to stay in touch with the folks back home. We recommend Internet and phone house Locutorio Blanes.
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Blanes has gained a wonderful new restaurant and cocktail bar. Highly recommended!
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Situated on the beach, right at the edge of old-town Blanes, Hotel Mar Ski is a good place to enjoy your Costa Brava vacation.
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Blanes — long a favorite seaside resort for locals from Barcelona and elsewhere in Catalonia — has been spared the tourist excesses that for many people have spoiled Lloret de Mar, the popular tourist hotspot to the north.
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Blanes is home to a small but fantastic Mexican restaurant that serves genuine Mexican food.
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VisitBlanes recommends a personal tour guide.
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A guide to the beaches of Blanes, Costa Brava
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While the beaches are not officially clothing optional, topless and nude sunbathing or skinny dipping in Blanes is no problem.
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S’Abanell — in Blanes — is the longest beach at the Costa Brava.
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The beach along the boulevard in the center of Blanes, Costa Brava, is frequented by locals and tourists alike.
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Find small, secluded beaches in Blanes, Costa Brava
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