Girona to Blanes by Bus or Taxi (no trains)
How to travel from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Blanes
Blanes Fireworks Competition 2026 — 54th Edition
Each year tens of thousands of people stream into Blanes for the Concurs Internacional de Focs d’Artifici — the international fireworks competition.
2026 marks the 54th anniversary of this popular festival.
The Bags of Blanes
There are good deals to be had at the weekly Monday market in Blanes. But in our experience, leather bags and other goods are better bought at an established and highly praised local business. We’ve got just the place for you.
Why tourists prefer Blanes over Lloret de Mar
Blanes — long a favorite Costa Brava seaside resort for locals from Barcelona and elsewhere in Catalonia — has been spared the tourist excesses that for many people have spoiled Lloret de Mar, the popular tourist hotspot to the north.
Sant Francesc beach in Blanes
The beautiful cove of Sant Francesc in Blanes, Costa Brava, is home to a fantastic beach.
Can Tirol – The Best Cocktails in Blanes
Can Tirol — a tiny, terrace-only cocktail bar — serves the best cocktails in Blanes.