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Blanes

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Blanes

Blanes sits on the route: 10 minutes from Malgrat de Mar, 33km from Costa Brava.

Blanes is a town located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 40,047, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Blanes sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Blanes to your route.

About Blanes

Malgrat de Mar (Catalan pronunciation: [məlˈɣɾad də ˈmaɾ]) is a municipality in the comarca of the Maresme, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located on the Barcelona Coast between Santa Susanna and Blanes. A local road runs from the town to the main N-II road, while the B-682 connects it with

Read more Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar. It is served by a Renfe railway station on the R1 line between Barcelona and Maçanet-Massanes.

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Where is Blanes located?

Blanes is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.6742 latitude, 2.7904 longitude.

What is the population of Blanes?

Blanes has a population of approximately 40,047 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
40,047
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.6742, 2.7904

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Blanes

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Costa Brava

Catalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Girona Old Town

A captivating medieval city with colorful houses lining the Onyar River, a Jewish quarter, and a monumental Baroque cathedral facade.

34 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Home of the Spanish Grand Prix at Montmeló near Barcelona; its blend of fast sweeps and slow corners made it Formula 1's favourite pre-season testing venue.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Besalu

A remarkably intact medieval Catalan town entered via a magnificent fortified Romanesque bridge over the River Fluvia.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Blanes

  • 33 kmCosta BravaCatalonia's rugged wild coast of hidden coves, turquoise waters, and pine-clad cliffs stretching from Blanes to the French border.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Blanes.

Palafolls

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km away

Malgrat de Mar

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 18,472

Lloret de Mar

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 37,350

Tordera

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 15,345

Santa Susanna

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 3,019

Pineda de Mar

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 26,659

Vidreres

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km away

Tossa de Mar

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 5,001

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