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Blanes: Family Holidays in Costa Brava
Blanes was the first town on the Costa Brava to obtain, in June of 2007, the Family Holidays Destination Certificate, which is an authenticated brand of quality awarded by Tourism of Catalonia that recognizes the excellence of this holiday destination as especially sensitive to family tourism. Blanes is much more than just a tourist destination, brimming with possibilities for family recreation within the local color of the tranquil Mediterranean fishing villages. Just imagine a town bathed in the placid waters of the Mediterranean, surrounded by stunning landscapes, where tradition and modernity complement each other to perfection, allowing you to enjoy and discover a wide range of sights. Blanes, the gateway to the Costa Brava, is a dynamic, modern, and welcoming city, combining traditions and a great historical legacy with the most up-to-date services and facilities. Welcome to Blanes! Family Accommodation Among the accommodation offered in Blanes, there are several hotels and apartments that have been awarded with the Family Tourism Certificate, meaning that they are suitable and recommended for families. Click here to search your Blanes hotel Click here to search your Blanes apartment What advantages will families find in Blanes? By booking holidays in Blanes you will respond to the whole family’s expectations. This city is a destination full of advantages for families, with activities, installations and services all prepared to welcome both little ones and those a bit older in order to make you enjoying your family holidays in tranquility, leisure, safety and fun! For instance, Blanes has around: 70 restaurants and many hotels that received the Family Tourism Destination Certificate and which provide clients with:
What activities can we do in Blanes for the whole family? The great variety of fairs, recreational, cultural, and sportive activities that take place in the city all year round, along with the rich historic/artistic heritage and some unbeatable public services make Blanes the ideal destination for enjoying some real holiday time with family. Along the Maritime Passage, children will discover all types of play areas.
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How to arrive to Blanes in Costa Brava? By car Blanes is located at the southern most point of Girona province, next to the mouth of the river Tordera. The districts of Tordera and Lloret de Mar lie to the north of the province; Lloret de Mar to the northeast; Tordera, Malgrat de Mar and Palafolls to the west, separated by the river Tordera. You can arrive in Blanes by the N-11 highway and the C-32 motorway. By train RENFE local trains, Line 1 Blanes – Barcelona, (every half hour) travel time: 1h27 minutes Click here to Consult timetable By bus From Barcelona with the Barcelona Bus company leaving Ronda de Sant Pere or Estació Del Nord. Information +34 902 13 00 14, www.barcelonabus.com From Girona by Barcelona Bus also By Plane From Barcelona airport take the train (Line 10) to Sants station and from Sants take Line 1 for Blanes or Maçanet-Massanes. From Girona airport by bus to the railway station. Take the train to Maçanet-Massanes and Blanes. Click here to search for Ryanair Low Cost Flights Contact Tourism office : Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 15:00 Address: Passeig Catalunya, 2 Phone: +34.972.330.348 Fax: +34 972 334 686 E-mail: turisme@blanes.cat Click here to search your Blanes Accommodation |