{"id":27350,"date":"2018-01-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/?p=27350"},"modified":"2018-07-30T17:52:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T17:52:06","slug":"were-your-helpful-guide-with-our-top-10-of-blanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/were-your-helpful-guide-with-our-top-10-of-blanes\/","title":{"rendered":"We’re your helpful guide with our TOP 10 of Blanes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bewitch this holiday into the most special one you’ve ever had and go to Blanes<\/h2>\n

Everybody<\/strong> needs a holiday break<\/strong> once in a while. Not without a reason school holidays exists and employees have several days off per year. You can stay at home, but to be honest, don’t you rather<\/strong> like to go on summer holiday<\/strong>? Enjoy the Spanish sun at least once a year, like lots of people<\/strong> who don’t like the sad, cold spring and the wet, chilly summer.<\/p>\n

Blanes<\/strong> is a great holiday resort<\/strong>. As you’ll have something for everyone<\/strong> in Blanes<\/strong>. Besides the discotheques in the touristical area, you’ll discover Blanes has lots of<\/strong>more <\/strong>to offer. When you’ll read this TOP 10, you’ll find out about the magical details <\/strong>of Blanes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

See at the first glance your holiday in Blanes will be a true marvel<\/h2>\n

1. Blanes Port (Harbour of Blanes): Sa Palomera rock and the fish auction<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Visit the symbol of Blanes in the port area of Blanes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Do you like to make a nice combination<\/strong> of the beach<\/strong>, sports<\/strong> and culture<\/strong>? The port of Blanes<\/strong> makes it all possible! Partly thanks to the fact the port of Blanes<\/strong> is one of the few resorts that still has a working fishing fleet<\/strong>, it’s one of the most important ports of the Costa Brava. It’s highly recommended to be all together in the port of Blanes around 4PM<\/strong>, so you can visit the famous fish market<\/strong>. It’s an excellent opportunity to see the fishing boats come in<\/strong> and to see the fish<\/strong> and seafood<\/strong> with your own eyes. When all the boats are unloaded, it’s time for the fish trade<\/strong>, where you’ll be together with many other visitors like you, and of course the restorers and fishmongers from far and wide.<\/p>\n

Besides the daily attention to the fish and seafood, the port of Blanes<\/strong> is also a central point when it’s about boat moorings<\/strong>, recreation<\/strong>, sports<\/strong>, sailing schools<\/strong>, diving centers<\/strong> and attractive restaurants<\/strong>. Through all the variety of the port of Blanes, you will not get bored. For a dash of culture, the beautiful rock Blanes comes around the corner. Because, despite the historic storm in December 2008 the symbol of Blanes<\/strong>, the rock Sa Palomera<\/strong>, still shines beautiful.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy your stay in Blanes even more and have water fun in Marineland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Marineland, in Palafolls (near Blanes)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you want an unforgettable day<\/strong> with the kids<\/strong> and the family<\/strong>?It’ll be an fun splashing day for all ages at Marineland! The marvelous 2-in-1 water park<\/strong> with marine shows<\/strong> and bird shows<\/strong> is only 6km from Blanes.<\/p>\n

Marineland<\/strong> is attentive<\/strong> to children<\/strong>. There’s even a special section for children, where they’ll enjoy their own slides and other water attractions under the supervision of the lifeguards. In the water zoo<\/strong> the dolfins<\/strong> are stealing the show. During their show, the dolfins and their trainers demonstrate the most amazing tricks. And when you’ve seen the dolfins, there’s more. The sea lions<\/strong> and the not less intelligent parrots<\/strong> are ready to give you their show.<\/p>\n

When you go on holiday<\/strong> to Blanes<\/strong> with your family<\/strong> or friends<\/strong>, a day at Marineland<\/strong> can’t be missed!
\nNote:<\/strong> From Blanes<\/strong> you can go with the direct<\/strong> and free bus service<\/strong> to Marineland.<\/p>\n

3. Catamaran Cruise from out of Blanes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The catamaran pics you up from the beach of Blanes for a splashy day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enjoy a day out on the water<\/strong>! A catamaran trip<\/strong> is the best choice<\/strong> if you want to relax<\/strong> and enjoy the beautiful weather<\/strong> and the sea<\/strong>! Go to the beach of Blanes<\/strong> and come on board of the catamaran. The crew will ensure the right course and will provide you something to eat<\/strong> and to drink<\/strong>. Find your favorite spot on the deck and let the sun brown your skin tranquil, while a pleasant sea breeze provides you refreshment. It’s a great treat<\/strong> when you’re on holiday<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

In about an hour the catamaran anchorages. It’s time to make a bommm in the water<\/strong>! Jump on the water trampoline<\/strong>, relax on one of the floating mats<\/strong> or visit the underwater world and search for ‘Nemo’, his family and friends when you’re snorkeling<\/strong>. Weather you’re with your family<\/strong> or with a group of friends<\/strong>, a catamaran trip<\/strong> makes sure everyone<\/strong> will have fun<\/strong> and will find their moment of relaxation<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Combine relaxation & nature in Mar i Murtra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. The botanical pride of Blanes: ‘Mar i Murtra’<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Walk among beautiful exotic plants<\/strong> and flowers<\/strong>, and let yourself get carried away by the summer floral fragrances<\/strong>. Halfway, on the beautiful hill of Sant Joan lies the dazzling<\/strong> and very famous botanical garden<\/strong> of Blanes<\/strong>, Mar i Murtra. This botanical garden is like a balcony on the first cliffs of the Costa Brava. At the beginning of the 20th century Karl Faust<\/strong> designed this wonderful botanical garden<\/strong> and kept it under his wing. To realize this big project he collaborated with the best architects, landscapers and botanists of that time.<\/p>\n

Before you actually come into the garden, you’ll pass a gate<\/strong> and a wonderful interesting building<\/strong>. The building was designed by Josep Noucentiste Goday. The beautiful colorful garden<\/strong>, of approximately 5ha has spectacular walking paths<\/strong> through the gardens and along the coast. The more than 4.000 species of flora<\/strong> can be devided into tropical, temperate and Mediterranean. Get surprised by this breathtaking botanical garden<\/strong> of Blanes<\/strong>, just how more than 100.000 visitors already got surprised.<\/p>\n

5. Walking around in the historical center of Blanes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Discover the known and less famous parts of the old center of Blanes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Discover the historical heritages<\/strong> of Blanes<\/strong>. In the village you’ll find traces<\/strong> of the Iberians<\/strong>, Romans<\/strong> and especially the Catalan bourgeoisie<\/strong> of the 19th century. The medieval center<\/strong> of Blanes<\/strong> has many cultural delights<\/strong> in its small historic streets. For instance, Capilla de la Antigua<\/strong>, which is probably most ancient heritage of Blanes. Another highlight is the square Plaza de la Virgen Maria<\/strong>, which was once the place where fish was sold. A small detail is its retained middle-aged entrances<\/strong> to the ancient walled town.<\/p>\n

During a walk through the ancient part of Blanes<\/strong> you’ll discover architectural marvels<\/strong>, as the heritage Casa de la Vila<\/strong> (the town hall), the Fountain of Cristalina Mina<\/strong> (1854), the Gothic fountains<\/strong> from the 15th century and the square Pla\u00e7a dels Dies Feiners<\/strong>, where once the market of Blanes took place.<\/p>\n

Other interesting places of Blanes<\/strong> which are worth your visit: Casa Tordera<\/strong> (modernist house), the together standing stately homes<\/strong> and medieval houses<\/strong> on Carrer Ample<\/strong>, the parish church<\/strong> and the former Viscounts of Cabrera<\/strong>, which show a wonderful heritage of the Gothic style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the view as a reward of your cllimb or ride by mini train<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. The hill ‘Sant Joan’<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can perfectly combine nature<\/strong>, culture<\/strong> and history<\/strong> when you admire the unique village Blanes<\/strong> from the hill Sant Joan<\/strong>! On the north<\/strong> of the port of Blanes<\/strong> is the foot of the hill, on the road to Cala de Sant Francesc at the first intersection.<\/p>\n

Start with a fascinating hike<\/strong> to the top of Blanes<\/strong> (166m altitude). No matter in which direction you’ll turn, you’ll enjoy a beautiful view<\/strong>. In addition, on top of Sant Joan you can also visit the castle Castell de Sant Joan. The 11th century castle is also known as Forcadell. From the medieval castle<\/strong> the defense tower and part of the wall are remained. Just outside the castle you’ll see Ermita de Sant Joan<\/strong>. Due to lack of space, it was built outside the castle in the 13th century.<\/p>\n

You can enjoy your way up to the top of Blanes by foot<\/strong>, but you can also take the mini-train<\/strong> from Plaza Catalunya to Castell de Sant Joan.<\/p>\n

7. El Focs de Blanes (Blanes Fireworks Competition)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you want to experience<\/strong>something spectacular<\/strong>? We invite you to the largest fireworks competition<\/strong> in Europe<\/strong>! In the 3rd or 4th week of July<\/strong> is the annual fireworks competition<\/strong> of the Costa Brava in Blanes<\/strong>. Not only many Spanish participants join the Concurso de Fuegos de Artificio de la Costa Brava, but also foreign participants show their arts of firework. Of course, there will be only one winner, who will be rearded with many honer for his work and the trophy Vila de Blanes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n