Location: Blanes
Top Things to do in Blanes
Top 9 Free Things to do in Blanes, Catalonia
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. Castillo de San Juan
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4.5 based on 518 reviews
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.
2. Raims
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Spanish Wine Shop
3. Sa Palomera
4. Platja de Blanes
5. Playa de S'Abanell
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4.0 based on 301 reviews
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
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4.0 based on 117 reviews
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
8. Portal de la Costa Brava
9. Port de Blanes
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