Blanes, Costa Brava
Blanes, Costa Brava - Overview:
Blanes is a lovely tourist resort on the Costa Brava, in Catalonia, Spain. It is located just 60km north of Barcelona airport and is popular with Spanish holidaymakers and international tourists. Blanes is a quieter holiday resort than its vibrant neighbour Lloret de Mar, and is therefore highly recommended for families and couples seeking a relaxing beach holiday with a quieter pace of life.
Blanes, Costa Brava - Beaches:
The coast of Blanes has 4km of different kinds of beaches with wide sandy bays and steep rocky cliffs alternating with small inviting coves. The most famous are Blanes beach and S'Abanell beach; and all of Blanes' beaches are well served with water sports and other tourist facilities.
Blanes, Costa Brava - History & Sightseeing:
Blanes was was once a small Spanish fishing town and it still retains some of its original charm despite beach front development. The beaches are its main attraction, however there are many interesting day trips and local excursions within easy reach of Blanes.
The town is steeped in a rich history with ancient monuments, churches and old buildings, including the medieval castle of Sant Joan dating from the 13th century. Today Blanes has a relaxing pace of life and offers a fusion of traditional Spanish street markets and fiestas with a choice of shops, international restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.
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