Visit 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.

A prime location, popular with the locals (always a good sign), great food, friendly service… that’s Restaurant Sa Malica — one of the most popular restaurants in Blanes.

And yes, there’s a friendly rivalry going on between Sa Malica and Can Ton — another favorite — next door. Find out why.

The impact of the financial crisis is still quite visible, but tourists continue to flock to Blanes as the resort keeps providing everything you want in a Costa Brava holiday.

Beautiful, clean beaches; mild, clean water; great restaurants; shops for every budget, and plenty of nightlife entertainment.

Restaurant Damajuana serves the best Italian food on the Costa Brava — right here in Blanes.

Why would you eat Italian food in Spain? You’ll have to find out for yourself.

This is one of those hidden side-street restaurants where the locals eat. Good, homemade food, friendly service, and great prices.

Bathers at a popular beach in Blanes were briefly prohibited from going into the water after several stingrays had been spotted.

The animals are rarely seen near the coast.

We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again: there are many culinary treasures to be found just steps away from the main streets and boulevards.

Bistrot de Tot is a case in point. Excellent Catalan cuisine that will have you return for more again and again.