Blanes port expansion project completed
The expansion and fortification project of the port of Blanes has been completed. The much delayed project was finally approved not long after the destructive storm of December, 2008 Continue reading
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Tourist Guide to Blanes, Spain: Gateway to the Costa Brava
The expansion and fortification project of the port of Blanes has been completed. The much delayed project was finally approved not long after the destructive storm of December, 2008 Continue reading
Parliament of Catalonia OKs tourist tax
The Government of Catalonia has approved, belately, the autonomous community's budget proposal for 2012 -- which includes a provision to introduce a tourist tax. While the tourist sector has reacted furiously, the Government points out that many other tourists destinations, such as Paris, New York or Tokyo, already tax visitors Continue reading
Catalonia to introduce tourist tax
The Government of Catalonia is planning to introduce a tourist tax to be paid by national and foreign tourists alike. Tourists would pay between € 1 and € 3 a night depending on the type of accomodation. Continue reading
Nativity Scene in Blanes
When you spend some time on Terrassan's terrace, either enjoying the sun or the shade of the large umbrellas, you can hardly imagine what Blanes is like during the fall and winter months. Here's one thing you might not expect to see: the terrace of Cafe Terrassans now sports a huge nativity scene. Continue reading
Blanes sees waves up to 4 meters high in heavy rain storm
Catalonia last night was battered by a rain storm with strong gusts of wind and waves up to four meters high. This time around no damage has been reported to the promenade along S'Abanell, the beach along Blanes' tourist district. Continue reading
Part of Blanes’ old fish market demolished
Blanes' old fish market -- the red-roofed building next to fish restaurant Can Flores -- has been demolished. The building, abandoned years ago in favor of the town modern fish auction, was in poor repair. Heavy rains caused its rood to cave in. Continue reading
Tiki Tapa: Great Food, Friendly Service, Nice Ambiance
We've discovered a nice new restaurant along Blanes' main boulevard. Tiki Tapa sets itself apart from its neighbors in more ways than one. Continue reading
Mr. Mojito in Blanes
Guest post: People watcher John Havers and his wife get to know ‘Mr. Mojito.’ Here’s what you need to know just in case you run into him as well. Continue reading
Blanes approves ambitious redevelopment project for tourist area beachfront
The city of Blanes has approved an ambitious redevelopment project for the beachfront in the resort's popular El Pins district. Besides giving the waterfront a new look, the upgrade is also expected to solve the recurring problems of low levels of sand -- as well as other storm damage -- at S'Abanell beach. Continue reading
Blanes Weather
Current weather in Blanes, plus climate by month, including minimum and maximum average temperatures, average temperature, relatively humidity, days and amount of rain or drizzle, hours of sun per day and sea water temperatures Continue reading
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