Blanes
Blanes, the gateway to the Costa Brava, is located in the southernmost part of the county of La Selva, between the Tordera River and the town of Lloret de Mar.
One of its best-known geographical features is Sa Palomera, a rock jutting out to sea in the middle of its bay, welcoming visitors to the beaches of the Costa Brava in the county of La Selva. The town itself boasts several coves and beaches: Punta s’Agüia, Cala Sant Francesc, Cala sa Forcanera, Cala Punta de Santa Anna, Platja s’Abanell and Platja de Blanes. This Mediterranean coastal town enjoys a great fishing tradition, with several boats heading out each morning in order to bring back the best catch of the day for the local fish market.
The town of Blanes has grown in the form of a semicircle, stretching inland from the sea. It is believed that the town’s original settlers were Iberian tribes. The passage of time saw the arrival of the Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, Franks and Americans, who between them left behind invaluable historical and architectural heritage. One of the finest examples of this heritage is the Gothic fountain on Carrer Ample. This hexagonal 15th-century fountain features gargoyles, spouts, ornamental figures and a central medallion that bears the coat of arms of the Viscounts of Cabrera. There are plenty of other tourist attractions in Blanes, such as the Castle and Chapel of Sant Joan, the complex comprising the Parish Church of Santa Maria and the Palace of the Viscounts of Cabrera, the Sanctuary of Mare de Déu del Vilar or the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, perched on the cliffs that mark the start of the Costa Brava and boasting more than 4,000 plant species.
Last but not least, mention must be made of the International Fireworks Competition of the Costa Brava, held every July during the town’s Festa Major (Main Festival).
One of its best-known geographical features is Sa Palomera, a rock jutting out to sea in the middle of its bay, welcoming visitors to the beaches of the Costa Brava in the county of La Selva. The town itself boasts several coves and beaches: Punta s’Agüia, Cala Sant Francesc, Cala sa Forcanera, Cala Punta de Santa Anna, Platja s’Abanell and Platja de Blanes. This Mediterranean coastal town enjoys a great fishing tradition, with several boats heading out each morning in order to bring back the best catch of the day for the local fish market.
The town of Blanes has grown in the form of a semicircle, stretching inland from the sea. It is believed that the town’s original settlers were Iberian tribes. The passage of time saw the arrival of the Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, Franks and Americans, who between them left behind invaluable historical and architectural heritage. One of the finest examples of this heritage is the Gothic fountain on Carrer Ample. This hexagonal 15th-century fountain features gargoyles, spouts, ornamental figures and a central medallion that bears the coat of arms of the Viscounts of Cabrera. There are plenty of other tourist attractions in Blanes, such as the Castle and Chapel of Sant Joan, the complex comprising the Parish Church of Santa Maria and the Palace of the Viscounts of Cabrera, the Sanctuary of Mare de Déu del Vilar or the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, perched on the cliffs that mark the start of the Costa Brava and boasting more than 4,000 plant species.
Last but not least, mention must be made of the International Fireworks Competition of the Costa Brava, held every July during the town’s Festa Major (Main Festival).
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