Blanes
Spain
Things to do in Blanes
The activities and attractions in Blanes are associated with its nature and history. For more family activities, check our tips in Lloret de Mar, located only 5 kilometers away.
Marimurtra Botanical Gardens
The botanical gardens of Marimurtra are considered as one of the most interesting botanical gardens in the whole Europe. In this very beautiful setting, you can admire over 3000 types of plants.
The gardens are divided into 3 different areas; Subtropical, Temperate and Mediterranean. They contain plants from 5 continents.
Marimurtra is less than one kilometer away from the center, but there’s a steep uphill road to tackle.
How to get: Walking, taxi or tourist bus/train from Catalonia Square that costs about 5 euros one way and 10 euros with return.
More information: marimurtra.cat
Castell de Sant Joan
For the best views over Blanes, go to the hill with Sant Joan castle. On a clear day, from the top of the wall at 173 meters, you can see all the way to Montjuic hill in Barcelona city. The first references of the fortification, which was built against the pirate attacks, date back to the year 1002. Nowadays, the “castle” is basically a watchtower, and the main attraction there is the magnificent 360° panorama view.
The image on the top of this page was taken from Castell de Sant Joan. The first image in the gallery was taken from the road leading there.
How to get: Walking or by taxi. It's located close to the tag number 1 on the map.
Beaches - Blanes
The village of Blanes is surrounded by a 2,5-kilometer-long sandy beach stretch. The stretch is divided into two beaches: Blanes (Platja de Blanes) and S'Abanell (Platja de S'Abanell). In addition to these beaches, there are a few idyllic sandy coves.
The beaches of Blanes and the whole Costa Brava tend to have coarse sand, which has both advantages and disadvantages. While it is easy to wash off, it may feel uncomfortable and tingly on a sensitive skin. There’s a quick drop off at Blanes beaches, and therefore they’re not ideal for wading in the water.
Blanes Beach
The beach is situated in between the Blanes marina and the Sa Palomera stone formation, right in front of the village. There are nice restaurant services near the beach. The beach also has a lifeguard.
S'Abanell Beach
The 2-kilometer-long beach stretch, S'Abanell, unfolding southwards from Sa Palomera, is very similar to the Blanes beach. S'Abanell is situated in front of the more contemporary areas of the Blanes village, which is where you’ll also find most of the hotels of the village. The beach promenade has good restaurant services.
Cala Sant Francesc / Cala Bona
The bay of Sant Francesc (Cala Sant Francesc) is situated next to the Botanical Gardens of Marimurtra, some two kilometers from the Old Town of Blanes. The 200-meter long bay is surrounded by rocks and pine trees adding to the charm of the bay. Cala Sant Francesc is recommendable for families, as the drop off is less steep than in the main beaches of Blanes. In addition, there are small Mediterranean fish to be found by the rocks, making the beach nice for snorkeling. The beach contains basic services, such as deck chair rental, lifeguards and a beach bar.
Weather in Blanes
Winter: The winter months from December to February are often rainy, and the average daily high temperatures vary between 5-15 °C.
Spring: It stops raining in March and the sun is out often. The average daily highs climb to about 15°C in March, but in May, they’re closing in on 20 °C. May is often the first month with occasional hot days, and that’s when the locals hit the beach.
Summer: From June to August, sunshine is pretty much guaranteed, and it gets hot. Temperatures exceed 30 °C, especially in July and August. June tends to be less hot.
Autumn: September is still warm, and it’s often beach weather until the end of the month. Temperatures in September stay clearly above 20 °C. In mid-October, the weather cools down to below 20 °C, and it starts to rain more often. In November, the temperature is already around 10-15°C.
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