Blanes

Blanes is the one of oldest sea resorts of Spain which is located on the north-eastern coast of the country.

When I planed my vacation in Spain I chose the Blanes because of the city’s proximity to the Barcelona. Blanes is connected with Barcelona by the train and it will take about an hour from you to reach the capital of the Catalonia. Also Blanes is the first city from the north of the Barcelona where railway runs far away from the beaches. So, for me it was the most optimal option.

Blanes View

When you arrive to the Blanes the first thing which you will probably notice is a big rock on the beach which separates the city to the two parts. One of them is touristic with a lot of the cafes, bars, hotels and beaches and another is old part of the city with harbor and shops.

Blanes street

Climate

It’s worth mentioning that beach season in Blanes continues from May to October. Of course at the mean point of the summer here can be very hot. So if you don’t like extremely hot temperature then the preferable time for you to visit Blanes is autumn.

Graffiti in Blanes

Beaches

Blanes is well known for the city’s beaches which stretch along the cost for the few miles. It wide beaches which are separated one from another by the small bays.

The largest beach of the Blanes – is S’Abannel, the real pearl of the resort. You can find here everything what you need for the good time on the beach. The beach also provides sport activities like windsurfing.

Blanes beach

If you plan to visit Blanes with the family them you need to think about San Francesco beach. It’s suits for the rest with the children. At the beach there are playgrounds, the sea here is shallow and the beach is surrounded by the pine trees.

Promenade in Blanes

Also near the beach there is a viewpoint with the spectacular view to the nearest mountains.

Sights, excursions, entertainments

The coastal zone of the Blanes is typical for the Catalonian resorts. Along the beaches stretches the promenade with a number of cafes and bars.

Over the city dominates the medieval castle (btw, Blanes was inhabited from the ancient times ) which originates from 1002 year. From the towers of the castle you can enjoy by spectacular view to the city and the city’s surroundings.

House in Blanes

Also in the city you can take in the old gates, the palace De Kabera and the city’s Cathedral. Don’t miss the beautiful fountain of 15 century near the Cathedral.

But the main attraction of the Blanes is the city’s Botanical Graden known as Marimetra. In the garden was collected more the 3000 plants from the Spain, the Africa and the South America. The territory of the garden is divided into the three parts which represent different climate zones.

Botanical Garden in Blanes

As I mentioned Blanes is located not far away from Barcelona. So don’t miss your chances to visit this city and see such monuments as the Sagrada Familia or Park Guell. Moreover near the Blanes there is aqua park “Mariland” where you can see the show with the dolphins and sea lions. Between aqua park and “Mariland” there is a free bus.

Top 5 things you need to do in the Blanes

• 1. visit the Botanical Garden
• 2. have the boat trip to the Lloret de Mar
• 3. prowl along the promenade
• 4. rest on the beach
• 5. breath fresh sea air of Spain