{"id":73147,"date":"2016-06-01T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.imbookingsecure.com\/?p=73147"},"modified":"2016-06-01T11:39:00","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T11:39:00","slug":"blanes-the-gateway-to-the-costa-brava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/blog\/blanes-the-gateway-to-the-costa-brava\/","title":{"rendered":"Blanes: The gateway to the Costa Brava"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Blanes was originally an old fishing town located approximately one hour north of Barcelona. The modern-day beach town is also just 50 minutes from Girona making it easily accessible from both of the region\u2019s major airports. If you rent a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/\">villa on the Costa Brava<\/a> it\u2019s the ideal place to explore with all of the family. With over 4 kilometres of sandy beaches, characterful coves, and a town centre steeped in history, it is worth adding a day here to your travel itinerary.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73150\" src=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/914\/2018\/10\/a_10.jpg\" alt=\"a_10\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1340\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Beach<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main attraction in Blanes for families is the beach. A pretty promenade flanks the entire coastline which is dotted with shops, bars, and restaurants. On Cala de San Francesc and Playa de Sabanell you can sign up for boats trips, hire sun loungers, and indulge in a multitude of water sports such as windsurfing, paragliding, sailing, and jet-skiing. Playa de Capellans is perfect for diving as the area of Santa Ana Point is particularly abundant with marine life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blanes is blessed with two wonderful botanical gardens with more than 11,000 species of plants such as aloes, cacti, and yucca palm plants. These gardens, popular with visitors to the town, exide natural beauty, shade, and seclusion which contrasts with the hustle and bustle of Blanes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73152\" src=\"https:\/\/catalunyacasas.kigobook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/914\/2018\/10\/a_71.jpg\" alt=\"a_71\" width=\"1945\" height=\"1297\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the archaeological ruins in the town centre and the myriad of shops, restaurants, and local bars, Blanes also hosts many markets and festivals throughout the year. Climb the hillside to the Castle of San Juan to visit the chapel and fortress, and enjoy views over the town, golden beaches, and azure Mediterranean Sea. If you do climb the steep walk to the top, remember to bring plenty of sunscreen as there aren\u2019t many shaded areas \u2013 and don\u2019t forget your camera!<\/p>\n<p>If you are staying close to Blanes or a short drive or train ride away, take a day trip from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalunyacasas.com\/rentals\/rentalsearch\/\">Costa Brava vacation rental<\/a> to the charming coastal city of Blanes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blanes was originally an old fishing town located approximately one hour north of Barcelona. 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