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Located in the region of Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, the town and resort of Blanes is popular with both Spanish and International holidaymakers having a 4 kilometre stretch of coastline with plenty of fine sandy beaches and a number of pretty coves and bays. Originally a small fishing village, Blanes is now a busy resort albeit quieter than some of its Costa Brava neighbours, its seafront is lined with high-rise apartment blocks and hotels, though remains of the old town still remind visitors of its former charm. Blanes experiences a typical Costa Brava climate with beautiful sunny, warm summers and somewhat cooler winters, the weather in Blanes can generally be relied on to be fine from June to September. One of the Costa Brava’s best known resorts Blanes is only 30 kilometres from the nearest airport at Girona. Blanes Map.