TOURISM IN THE COSTA BRAVA

Blanes

The human presence in the territory of the current term of Blanes possibly goes back to Prehistory. But, in fact, the first clear news about the settlers of Blanes refers to pre-Roman Iberian society. Some classical authors mention its existence before the third century BC and place it between Empúries and Barcelona next to the Larnum river.

The Iberian town was possibly located on the southern slope of the San Juan mountain and, from the remains found, it seems that at the top there was a lookout that served to communicate with the other towns in the area, such as Mont Barbat. After the crisis of the Roman Empire and the Visigoth warning, the Villa suffered several incursions by the Arabs at the end of the 8th century. Also the passage of the Franks and the subsequent feudal dependence. The castell de Blanes or de Forcadell appeared in a document of the Vescomte Sunifred de Girona, and cap al l'any 1050 will be the successors, els Cabrera, who will own the castell.

After the War of Succession (1714), the economy experienced a period of growth and there was a great deal of activity in maritime trade, fishing, shipyards and industry (tips, ropes, cork, boots ...). The important maritime activity will favor the establishment of a nautical school for high-altitude pilots that will coincide with the golden age of shipyards, the most important on the Catalan north coast until the end of th Currently Blanes stands out for its economic, political and social development, which makes it one of the most important municipalities in the Girona region.

Its climate, its privileged landscape, its literary footprint (Ruyra, Maragall, Sagarra, Bolaño ...) or its location make Blanes one of the most attractive enclaves on the Costa Brava.

In Blanes we can find a series of activities such as, for example: beaches, Mediterranean gardens, cruise outings, nautical and active activities, bowling, go-karting, track games, ice cream parlors, movie afternoons and walks along the coastal paths, hiking and gastronomy.

On the beach, Blanes offers a wide range of water activities for children and a surveillance service, or the playgrounds along the promenade, one of the most recommended places to walk, run or ride a bike.

There is also a first-class municipal facility, with more than 40,000 m2 that offers the possibility of practicing any sports discipline on the indoor track: basketball, handball, hockey, skating, futsal, rhythmic and sports gymnastics, badminton, sports dance, twirling, martial arts, tennis, volleyball, directed activities, chess ... The building is divided into four floors that allow you to practice any indoor sport and host artistic, social, business or cultural events, such as concerts, congresses, festivals, etc. It has 365 covered parking spaces.

In Blanes you will find proposals for all palates, combining locals with tradition, modernity and signature cuisine. For the local gastronomy, one of the most important dishes is the one made with its tasty fresh fish, among which the prestigious "prawn from Blanes" stands out.

The city has several areas where you can share a table with the family or as a couple. In the port area, in the fishing district of S'Auguer or on the seafront is where the majority of restaurants are concentrated. And do not miss the opportunity to sit on one of the terraces of the promenade, and savor the sea breeze with the best company.