Blanes S’Abanell — One of the longest beaches of the Costa Brava
S’Abanell streches south of Plaça Del Països Catalans, the roundabout (with a beautiful fountain) near Sa Palomera — the rocky promentory that marks the official beginning of the Costa Brava — all the way to the mouth of the Tordera river.
This wide beach (40-60 meters) consists of 2.1 kilometers of clean, somewhat coarse — but comfortable — sand. It stretches past the districts of El Pins and S’Abanell, where most of the town’s 40 hotels are located. Further south it runs past some of Blanes’ campings.
The beach ends at the mouth of the Tordera — a dry river. This remote part — which can also be reached by taking the Avinguda De La Vila De Madrid [Google Map] is designated as the official nude beach [though nudity can be encountered at any beach]. It is seldom busy.
Close to the Avinguda del Mediterrani street [Google Map] there are facilities for the handicapped.
There are kiosks, bars and some restaurants on or near the boulevard along the beach.
