Blanes

Discover Blanes

Blanes is considered the municipality where the Costa Brava begins, with the prominence of the rock of sa Palomera, which symbolically marks the beginning of this well-known coast and gives way to the charms of a town of maritime origin. Its historical legacy coexists with a rich heritage, such as the castle of Sant Joan and the Palace of the Viscounts of Cabrera, largely linked to the Viscounty of Cabrera.

The town also has an intense cultural life, in a setting that combines beaches, botanical gardens and an active town centre. Blanes is also known for the traditional Costa Brava International Fireworks Competition, which brings together thousands of visitors every year. All this is complemented by a wide range of gastronomy and popular festivals, making Blanes an attractive municipality at any time of the year.

Enselva't. Camí de Ronda. (Blanes)
Go wild. Sa Palomera. (Blanes)
Enselva't. Sa Palomera. (Blanes)
Enselva't. Cala Sant Francesc. (Blanes)
Enselva't. Camí de Ronda. (Blanes)

Walking routes

Mar i Murta route

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Coastal path

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Route of the Hermitages

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  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Sant Bonós Route

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Tordera Route

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Passafred – Hills Route

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Bike routes

MTB 6 – El Vilar

  • Route
  • MTB routes
  • Blanes

MTB 7 - Blanes

  • Route
  • MTB routes
  • Blanes

MTB – Southern Loop in la Selva

  • Route
  • MTB routes
  • Riells i Viabrea

Heritage

Voltes del carrer Ample

  • Others
  • Blanes
  • Vescomtat de Cabrera

Gothic Fountain of Blanes

  • Others
  • Blanes
  • Vescomtat de Cabrera

Sant Joan castle in Blanes

  • Castles
  • Blanes
  • Vescomtat de Cabrera

Portal of the Virgin Maria

  • Others
  • Blanes
  • Vescomtat de Cabrera

Blandae, Roman city

  • Museums
  • Blanes

Outstanding proposals

Sant Joan castle in Blanes

  • Castles
  • Blanes
  • Vescomtat de Cabrera

MTB 6 – El Vilar

  • Route
  • MTB routes
  • Blanes

Gothic Fountain of Blanes

  • Others
  • Blanes
  • Vescomtat de Cabrera

Passafred – Hills Route

  • Route
  • Local trails
  • Blanes

Municipality on the blog

6 October, 2026 - Essències

Les fires i festes, essència de la Selva

21 July, 2026 - Sustainability

Sustainable tourism in la Selva: three success stories

  • Lloret de Mar

5 June, 2026 - Museums

La Selva through its museums

  • Anglès