About Blanes
The seaside resort of Blanes is known as the Gateway to the Costa Brava — Catalonia’s wild coast.
Sa Palomera, the rocky promontory that sits roughly between the old fishing village and Blanes’ El Pins residential and tourist district, is a promise of things to come when one travels further up the coast. South of this rock are mostly smooth, sandy beaches. North of it, starting at Punta de Santa Ana — the small beach area just outside the harbor — one can see the type of cliffs and rocks that gave the Costa Brava its name.
Along the coast, which runs up to the town of Salou, near the border with France, one finds many larger and smaller beaches — including many semi-private coves.
Blanes itself is blessed with 4 kilometers of wide, golden-sanded beaches and ‘blue flag’ quality seawater.
Visitors from Catalonia, Spain, and abroad appreciate that Blanes is far less touristy than its busy neighbors to the north, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar.
Among Catalonians Blanes is in fact a favorite destination. It is easy to reach from both Barcelona and Girona.
Just as important: the town has a relaxed atmosphere without the excesses of, say, teenage-favorite Lloret de Mar.
Blanes’ characteristic old village center is home to many fine shops, restaurants and tapas bars, and its seafront boulevards — lined with restaurants and eateries — is a wonderful place to relax and people-watch any time of the day or night.
It is a family-friendly resort town, with enough to offer singles and young adults as well.
