Blanes is famous for its two botanical gardens which boast 11,000 different plant species including some of the most important collections of yucca palms, aloes and cacti in Europe. The gardens, developed from the local habitat and contributions from private collections and nurseries around the world, attract more than 300,000 visitors a year.

A little further afield, there are the major visitor attractions of Barcelona (with its famous fountains and fabulous Gaudi architecture) and the Benedictine monastery in the extraordinary mountainous region of Montserrat, to the north west of Barclona. Kids will love a day out at Water World, Europe's biggest water park near Lloret de Mar, the Marineland complex just south of Blanes and Port Aventura, the Universal Studio theme park near Tarragona. Blanes is the region’s main town for shopping, with more than 650 shops in its centre. Don’t miss the Thursday morning market in the Passeig del Mar, where you can buy clothes and souvenirs. There’s also a fruit and vegetable market in the Passeig del Dintre, every morning from Monday to Saturday, and every weekday afternoon the fishermen’s daily catch is auctioned in the fish market. Find your property for rent here in Blanes, we have several offers in our property for rent.

Costa Brava Information

Costa Brava stretches from Blanes, north of Barcelona, to Roses near the French border. Much of the length of the Costa Brava is high-rise Spanish beachfront developments with excellent sandy beaches, unspoilt fishing villages, sheltered rocky coves and medieval towns with ancient castles. The regional capital is Barcelona which is truly one of Spain's most fastinating cities.