Blanes
Blanes is a popular beach resort in Catalonia, Spain. The villa, which still has an active fishing fleet, is known as the Gateway to the Costa Brave — the Wild Coast.
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Tourist Guide to Blanes, Spain: Gateway to the Costa Brava
Blanes port expansion project completed
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
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
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 -- 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
Tiki Tapa: Great Food, Friendly Service, Nice Ambiance
We've discovered a nice new restaurant along Blanes' main boulevard. Tiki Tapa sets itself apart from its neighbors in more ways than one. Continue reading
Blanes approves ambitious redevelopment project for tourist area beachfront
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
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 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
Ryanair continues using Girona airport
Good news for tourists who fly to the Costa Brava via Ryanair. The low-cost airline -- used by many who vacation in Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar, Blanes and other places throughout Catalonia -- has agreed to remain flying to and from Girona airport until at least 2016. Continue reading
Blanes Facts & Statistics
Blanes statistics: population, hotels, campings, and more Continue reading
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