Top 10 Things to do in Blanes, Catalonia

May 26, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Blanes (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈbɫanəs]) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Selva in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. During the Roman rule it was named Blanda or Blandae. It is known as the "Gateway to the Costa Brava". Its coast is part of the Costa Brava, which stretches from Blanes up to the French border. The township is 18.29 km². Blanes is a popular tourist town, and it is known for the Concurs de Focs d'Artifici during the Santa Anna festival; this event includes a lot of fireworks. Other places of interest include a botanical gardens, coves, such as the Cala Bona, and beaches which are surrounded by mountains.
Restaurants in Blanes

1. Jardi Botanic Marimurtra

Passeig Carles Faust, 9, 17300 Blanes Spain +34 972 33 08 26 [email protected] http://www.marimurtra.cat
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,734 reviews

Jardi Botanic Marimurtra

Reviewed By Trevor55m - Limoges, France

Went the 1st time to these gardens 35 years ago, was impressed then, what a differance now, gardeners do a fantastic job looking after all the plant speices. Well worth the effort to climb up all the steps for the view.

2. Castillo de San Juan

Blanes Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 518 reviews

Castillo de San Juan

Reviewed By Kelleygirl2 - Sarasota, United States

We drove up to the castle ruins on the mountain of St Joan, where the 13th century Castillo de San Juan, was strategically perched. Once a strategic point for defending the city, it was not surprising with its commanding views of the Costa Brava below. Sergio told us that over the years its walls have seen hoards of pirates. The castle is located in the Punta de Frenals, and dates from the eleventh century. It was listed as a Cultural Site in 1949. The foundations of the main tower, the eastern wall and some remains of the south side are the only remains of the castle today. The entire area provided excellent views over Blanes, its long sandy beaches and the bay. Nearby the lovely Chapel of St John the Baptist sits perched high above the sea with views of the surrounding mountains and the city below.

3. Sa Palomera

Passeig de la Marina, Blanes Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Sa Palomera

4. Platja de Blanes

Passeig Cortils i Vieta, 17300 Blanes Spain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Platja de Blanes

5. Playa de S'Abanell

Blanes Spain
Excellent
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4.0 based on 301 reviews

Playa de S'Abanell

Reviewed By karentI2089QP - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Very clean beach, coarse under foot as not sand but so much cleaner! Showers on the beach, parasol and sun longer hire...€6 each for the day. Lovely sea with clear water....fabulous waves, great for swimming and relaxing. And only a small walk from most hotels.

6. Cala de Sant Francesc

Passeig de la Bitacora, s/n, 17300 Blanes Spain
Excellent
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4.0 based on 117 reviews

Cala de Sant Francesc

Reviewed By Bluebellplasnewydd - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Crystal clear waters, sandy beach, restaurant and rocks for snorkelling. Well what more do you want? This is a destination beach where you could spent a day. Parking is possible on the cliff above with a short and attractive walk down to the sea. I suspect the main problem is that it gets very busy compared to my visit in April.

7. Santa Maria De Blanes

Carrer Nou, 22, 17300 Blanes Spain +34 972 33 05 74
Excellent
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Santa Maria De Blanes

8. Portal de la Costa Brava

Carrer Sant Andreu de la Palomera 3-9, 17300 Blanes Spain +34 972 33 03 48 https://www.blanescostabrava.cat/en/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Portal de la Costa Brava

9. Port de Blanes

Carrer Esplanada del Port, 17300 Blanes Spain
Excellent
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Port de Blanes

10. Pinya de Rosa

Cami de Sta Cristina s/n, 17300 Blanes Spain +34 972 35 06 89 [email protected] http://www.pinya-de-rosa.es/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 226 reviews

Pinya de Rosa

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