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Blanes
Give Blanes 2 nights as a Costa Brava beach base: swim and walk the coves, day-trip to Tossa or Girona, skip it if you want a big-city trip.
Blanes is an old fishing town at the southern end of the Costa Brava, about 1 h from Barcelona by train or car. The draw is the coastline: a 600 m town beach, a 2.5 km sand beach south of the Sa Palomera rock, and pebbled coves north of the port under two botanical gardens. It is a beach base with a real town attached, not a resort strip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun and Sep; Jul for the fireworks contest
- avoid Aug (hot, crowded, peak prices); Nov–Mar for swimming
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Blanes112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Blanes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyBlanes is a normal beach town and safe by day.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (EU-wide) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 30 min by car; Sagalés bus to Blanes takes a little over 1 h).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable: hotels sit within about 1 km (0.6 mi) of the old town, campsites up to 2 km (1.2 mi).The centre is walkable: hotels sit within about 0.6 mi (1 km) of the old town, campsites up to 1.2 mi (2 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerbar / supermarket can€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideUnder €2 (≈ US$3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMarimurtra Botanical Garden entry€10–12 (≈ US$12–14) (€8–10 (≈ US$10–12) after 14:00)€10–12 (≈ US$12–14) (€8–10 (≈ US$10–12) after 2:00 PM)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 2- or 3-star hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, 2- or 3-star hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €160 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRO Girona–Costa Brava (About 30 min by car; Sagalés bus to Blanes takes a little over 1 h) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (About 1 h by car; Sagalés bus about 2 h for about €8)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun–Jul, Sep. Avoid: Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Oct (8 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Blanes: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable: hotels sit within about 1 km of the old town, campsites up to 2 km. Autocars Pujol local buses reach the botanical gardens and Cala Bona; a Carrilet road train runs the 2 km waterfront from Plaça Catalunya. A boat from the beach near the harbour serves the northern coves. A car helps for Sant Joan Castle, the gardens and the Tordera delta.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tossa de Mar
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Bus from the Blanes bus station, or car down the coast road
Vila Vella walls and a beach; easy half day.
Girona
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Maçanet-Massanes, then change; or Sagalés bus
Check the connection at Maçanet before you commit.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or coastal bus down the C-32/N-II corridor
Market town with a small beach; pairs with a coastal drive.
L'Escala and L'Estartit
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Car via the C-31 and C-32, or bus with a change
Better as an overnight than a return day.
Cadaqués
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Car over the hills, or bus with a change at Figueres
Too far for a comfortable return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Town / city centre
Between the port and Sa Palomera; pedestrian lanes, most hotels within a 15-min walk of the historic centre.
S'Abanell
South of Sa Palomera along the 2.5 km (1.6 mi) beach; hotel-heavy and next to the nightlife zone.South of Sa Palomera along the 1.6 mi (2.5 km) beach; hotel-heavy and next to the nightlife zone.
Port area
Closest to Santa Anna cove and the boat to the northern coves; quieter at night.
Els Pins campsites
Up to 2 km (1.2 mi), about 30 min on foot, from the centre; the summer tourist office is here.Up to 1.2 mi (2 km), about 30 min on foot, from the centre; the summer tourist office is here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–140 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- €140 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 2- or 3-star hotel1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95 | €380 |
| Train Barcelona–Blanes, one way2 × €6 · Zone 6 fare; check Rodalies for integrated ticket zones. | €13 |
| Sagalés bus from Barcelona El Prat, one way2 × €8 · About 2 h; check sagales.com for schedules. | €16 |
| Marimurtra Botanical Garden entry, Apr–Oct2 × €12 · €10 after 14:00; check marimurtra.cat for hours. | €24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 · See eSIM guide for setup. | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €69 |
| Trip total≈ €191 per person per day, bed included | €762≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, bar / supermarket can | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Marimurtra Botanical Garden entry | €10–12 (≈ US$12–14) (€8–10 (≈ US$10–12) after 14:00)€10–12 (≈ US$12–14) (€8–10 (≈ US$10–12) after 2:00 PM) |
| Pinya de Rosa Botanical Garden entry | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Local bus ride | Under €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Boat to the northern coves | Check the operator's board at the beach |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Blanes train station sits in the industrial area, about 30 min on foot from the centre; the local bus covers it for under €2 (≈ US$3).
- Free parking is hard to find in the old town in summer; paid lots sit near the beaches and coves in high season.
- The Tordera estuary and its adjacent beach are closed to access for wildlife protection; watch birds from the observatory.
- Cala Sa Forcanera has no land access: kayak or swim from Santa Anna.
- Old-town streets are narrow with fast traffic and pavements about a yard wide.
Emergency numbers
- All services (EU-wide)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassy in Blanes; most countries keep embassies in Madrid and consulates-general in Barcelona.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Barcelona → Blanes: about €6.30 (≈ US$8) one way, about 1 h 20 min
- Sagalés bus Barcelona El Prat → Blanes: about €8 (≈ US$10), about 2 h
- Local bus, station → centre: under €2 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
Tipping is optional: round up or leave 5–10% for good table service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Blanes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun and Sep; Jul for the fireworks contest · avoid Aug (hot, crowded, peak prices); Nov–Mar for swimming · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRO and BCN: last Sagalés departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: old town and Sa Palomera, port and Santa Anna, S'Abanell, the gardens and northern coves.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Marimurtra, Pinya de Rosa, Sant Joan Castle, Santa Maria's Church) and eat pages with last orders.
- Fireworks-contest and August peak fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialBlanes town council
- officialBlanes Costa Brava tourism
- officialMarimurtra Botanical Garden
- officialRodalies de Catalunya
- officialAutocars Pujol
- officialSagalés
- officialPort de Blanes marina
- officialTordera delta
- secondaryWikivoyage: Blanes, revision 5336215 (CC BY-SA 4.0)