Blanes

Blanes port expansion project completed

Blanes harbor port The expansion and fortification project of the port of Blanes has been completed.

The much delayed project was finally approved not long after the destructive storm of December, 2008 Continue reading

Parliament of Catalonia OKs tourist tax

Catalonia introduces tourist tax The Government of Catalonia has approved, belately, the autonomous community's budget proposal for 2012 -- which includes a provision to introduce a tourist tax.

While the tourist sector has reacted furiously, the Government points out that many other tourists destinations, such as Paris, New York or Tokyo, already tax visitors Continue reading

Nativity Scene in Blanes

Nativity Scene in Blanes When you spend some time on Terrassan's terrace, either enjoying the sun or the shade of the large umbrellas, you can hardly imagine what Blanes is like during the fall and winter months.

Here's one thing you might not expect to see: the terrace of Cafe Terrassans now sports a huge nativity scene. Continue reading

Blanes sees waves up to 4 meters high in heavy rain storm

Blanes storm high waves Catalonia last night was battered by a rain storm with strong gusts of wind and waves up to four meters high.

This time around no damage has been reported to the promenade along S'Abanell, the beach along Blanes' tourist district. Continue reading

Part of Blanes’ old fish market demolished

Blanes old fish market Blanes' old fish market -- the red-roofed building next to fish restaurant Can Flores -- has been demolished.

The building, abandoned years ago in favor of the town modern fish auction, was in poor repair. Heavy rains caused its rood to cave in. 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

Blanes Facts & Statistics

Blanes statistics: population, hotels, campings, and more Continue reading

El Caliu – A Hidden Jewel Among the Restaurants of Blanes

Restaurant El Caliu, Blanes Whether you've vacationed in Blanes enough times to be recognized by the locals, or it's your first visit to this wonderful beach resort, you owe it to yourself to sample some genuine Catalan dishes.

You'll have to venture outside the tourist districts, but not all that far... Continue reading