Mr. Mojito in Blanes

Can Tirol, Blanes Guest post: People watcher John Havers and his wife get to know ‘Mr. Mojito.’

Here’s what you need to know just in case you run into him as well. Continue reading

Blanes approves ambitious redevelopment project for tourist area beachfront

S'Abanell beach, Blanes The city of Blanes has approved an ambitious redevelopment project for the beachfront in the resort’s popular El Pins district.

Besides giving the waterfront a new look, the upgrade is also expected to solve the recurring problems of low levels of sand — as well as other storm damage — at S’Abanell beach. Continue reading

Blanes Weather

Beach umbrella Current weather in Blanes, plus climate by month, including minimum and maximum average temperatures, average temperature, relatively humidity, days and amount of rain or drizzle, hours of sun per day and sea water temperatures Continue reading

Disco Arena

Disco Arena, Blanes Disco Arena in the tourist area of the El Pins district is one of Blanes’ most visited discotheques.

With two halls and a total capacity of 1600 people it is also the largest disco in Blanes. Continue reading

Prohibido Fumar — Spain’s Smoking Ban Gets Tougher

Prohibido Fumar - No Smoking Smokers throughout Spain are no longer allowed to light up a cigarette, pipe or cigar in bars, cafes and other public places after new anti-smoking legislation came into effect on Sunday, January 2.

The new legislation replaces one of Europe’s most relaxed anti-smoking laws with one of the strictest. Continue reading

Blanes Weather

Blanes, Spain

The seaside resort of Blanes is known as the Gateway to the Costa Brava -- Catalonia's wild coast.

The small town features 4 kilometers of wide, golden-sanded beaches [more...]