Blanes
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Blanes (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈbɫanəs]) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Selva in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. 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.
Charts
See Costa Brava.
Weather
See Spain.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to the harbor may be hard due to the prevailing SE winds that create s surge. But once inside the harbor it is very safe.
Berthing
The Club de Vela Blanes operates a marina within the harbor.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club de Vela Blanes
Full service marina: water, electricity, fuel station, toilets, showers, laundry, WiFi. 24 hour security.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (972) 330 552; Fax: +34 (972) 331 498; VHF channel 09
- Address: Club Vela Blanes, Esplanada del Port s/n,17300, Blanes, Spain
- Hours: 24/7
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
Badia de Blanes
Badia de Blanes [[Blanes#Badia de Blanes|Badia de Blanes]] (Platja de Blanes) 41°40.345'N, 002°47.586'E Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | In the marina pontoons |
| Electricity | In the marina pontoons |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | In the marina |
| Garbage | Bins in the harbor |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Station in the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
- Girona/Gerona/Costa Brava airport is about 30 minutes away by car, Barcelona El Prat airport is about 1 hour away by car
- You can go from everywhere in Spain (including most airports) from Blanes by train
- Bus Station (Estació d'Autobús). Buses to Girona, Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar and Barcelona arrives and departs here
Tourism
History
During the Roman rule the town was named Blanda or Blandae. It is known as the "Gateway to the Costa Brava".
Places to Visit
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Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Costa Brava.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Blanes and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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