Location: Blanes
Catalonia, Spain
Country: Spain
Community: Catalonia
Province: Girona
Comarca: Selva
Government• Mayor: Mario Ros Vidal (2017) (PSC)
Area• Total: 17.7 km (6.8 sq mi)
Elevation: 13 m (43 ft)
Population (2017)• Total: 38,813
• Density: 2,200/km (5,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s): Blanenc/ca
Postal code: 17300
Website: blanes.cat
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The 8 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Blanes, Catalonia
March 21, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood
Blanes (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈbɫanəs]) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Selva in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. During the Roman rule it was named Blanda or Blandae. It is known as the "Gateway to the Costa Brava". Its coast is part of the Costa Brava, which stretches from Blanes up to the French border. The township is 18.29 km². Blanes is a popular tourist town, and it is known for the Concurs de Focs d'Artifici during the Santa Anna festival; this event includes a lot of fireworks. Other places of interest include a botanical gardens, coves, such as the Cala Bona, and beaches which are surrounded by mountains.
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