Blanes

🏞️ Nature & Outdoor Activities

• Walk through Marimurtra Botanical Gardens
• Explore coastal paths around Sa Palomera
• Cycle routes along the coastline
• Enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking the bay

🏖️ Beaches

• Relax on Platja de Blanes with full facilities
• Swim in calm Mediterranean waters
• Visit smaller coves near the coastline
• Walk towards quieter beaches outside the centre

🍽️ Food & Drink

• Fresh seafood from the harbour restaurants
• Catalan wines and tapas bars
• Traditional Spanish cuisine in town centre
• Cafés along the promenade

🎉 Nightlife & Entertainment

• Relaxed bars and lounges along the seafront
• Live music and seasonal events
• Quieter nightlife compared to Lloret de Mar
• Fireworks festival during summer

📸 Instagram-Worthy Spots

• Sa Palomera rock dividing the bay
• Clifftop views from botanical gardens
• Sunset along the beach promenade
• Harbour and fishing boats

Best Value Deals

🌅 All-Inclusive Holidays

Blanes' all-inclusive market is anchored by its beachfront three and four-star hotels along the Passeig de Mar, where full-board packages represent some of the strongest value on the Costa Brava. Hotels including the Blanes Park and the Hotel Horitzó operate all-inclusive programmes from £299pp including flights in shoulder season (May or October). The compact resort layout — most all-inclusive hotels sit within 200 m of the main beach — means guests rarely need to leave the property perimeter to access the sea, the promenade restaurants or the town centre.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Holidays

Blanes is one of the Costa Brava's most practical family bases — the main 2 km beach shelves gently with no significant undertow, the promenade is flat and pushchair-friendly, and the town's compact layout means children can move between beach, ice cream shops and playground independently from around age ten. The Jardí Botànic Marimurtra, a clifftop botanical garden 2 km north of the town centre, engages school-age children with its Mediterranean and tropical plant collections and direct sea views for €7 adult admission. Water parks at Lloret de Mar, 6 km south by local bus, provide a straightforward half-day family extension.

💎 Luxury Holidays

Blanes' luxury offer is boutique in scale rather than resort in character — the town's most refined addresses are small sea-view hotels and apartments on the northern edge of town near the Sa Palomera rock rather than large resort complexes. Hotel Horitzó and the Porto Blanes offer the strongest sea-facing room stock with terraces; for a step up in quality, the boutique hotels of neighbouring Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar (20 minutes by coastal bus) provide four-star pool and spa facilities within easy day-trip range of Blanes' beaches and harbour.

⏳ Last-Minute Deals

Blanes produces reliable late availability outside the Spanish school holiday peak of late July and August — the resort's largely independent hotel stock releases unsold rooms at competitive rates in June, early July and September, when Costa Brava prices drop 25–35% below peak and the beach and sea conditions remain excellent. easyJet and Vueling operate Girona-Costa Brava Airport (55 minutes by bus transfer to Blanes) on year-round schedules with competitive fares available within a two-week booking window throughout the shoulder season.

Why Book with us:

💷 Low deposits from £49pp

📅 Flexible payment plans with balance due 6 weeks before travel

🛡️ ATOL Protected — your money and flights are safeguarded

✏️ Free amendment window on selected packages

📞 UK-based customer support, 8am–11pm every day

📅 Best Time to Visit

• May–June: Warm and less crowded
• July–August: Peak summer with lively atmosphere
• September–October: Warm sea and quieter environment
• November–April: Mild and peaceful for short breaks

🏨 Where to Stay

• Families: Beachfront hotels near Platja de Blanes
• Couples: Seafront hotels with quieter surroundings
• Luxury travellers: Boutique hotels and villas
• Budget travellers: Affordable apartments and guesthouses

🚗 Getting Around

• Train connections to Barcelona and Girona
• Walking and cycling within the town
• Buses linking nearby resorts
• Car hire for exploring Costa Brava

💡 Travel Tips

• Visit botanical gardens early to avoid heat
• Book accommodation in advance for summer festivals
• Combine with Barcelona for a city-beach break
• Explore beyond the main beach for quieter spots