Blanes Beach
Golden sand, turquoise water, right in the heart of Blanes
About
The Beach of Blanes stretches roughly 800 metres of golden sand along the Costa Brava, where the turquoise Mediterranean laps at the shore just steps from the town centre. It's a lively, family-friendly spot backed by a continuous promenade lined with beach bars, making it as easy to reach as it is to enjoy. The iconic Sa Palomera Rock anchors the southern end, marking the symbolic start of the Costa Brava. Blue Flag status signals clean water and well-maintained facilities. Come June through September for the best conditions — but brace yourself for a packed beach in August.
How to get there
The beach sits a five-minute walk from Blanes town centre — no car needed. If you do drive, underground Saba parking is available nearby, priced at €33.19 per 24 hours; street parking in the blue zone runs €0.80–€1.50 per hour in July and August, and is free from September through June. Access is fully accessible from the town centre, with no entry fee for the beach itself.
Who it's for
For couples
The continuous promenade makes for an easy evening stroll after a day on the golden sand, with beach bars and the glow of the Costa Brava sunset over the turquoise water setting a relaxed pace.
For families
Blue Flag water quality, easy town-centre access, underground parking nearby, and multiple beach bars mean families have everything within reach — just watch the water depth, which drops off quickly a few metres from shore.
Our take
Feet in the sand, eyes on the screen
The Beach of Blanes doesn't pretend to be a secret — it's a town-centre beach, openly busy, and proud of it. What it delivers is reliability: golden sand, turquoise water, Blue Flag cleanliness, and everything you need within a five-minute walk. The water depth drops off fast close to shore, so swim aware and keep children in the shallows. Skip August if you value space; June and September hit the sweet spot of good weather and manageable numbers. Sa Palomera Rock and Marimurtra Botanical Garden give the day real substance beyond the sunlounger. It's not a wild or remote Costa Brava experience — but as a well-connected, genuinely enjoyable family beach, it earns its reputation honestly.
What to do
Half a kilometre away, Sa Palomera Rock is the postcard viewpoint of Blanes — worth the short walk for the coastal panorama. Just one kilometre up the hill, the Marimurtra Botanical Garden houses over 4,000 plant species with sweeping sea views, a genuine highlight of the area. The ruins of Castell de Sant Joan sit at a similar distance, offering hilltop views over the town and bay. For a longer excursion, the medieval walls of Muralles de Tossa de Mar are about 12.5 kilometres up the coast.
Sa Palomera Rock at the southern end frames the full arc of golden sand and turquoise water in a single shot — go at sunrise before swimmers arrive.
The promenade looking back toward the beach bars gives a lively, colourful scene that captures the town-beach atmosphere. Marimurtra Botanical Garden, one kilometre away, adds a dramatic clifftop-meets-sea backdrop for a different kind of coastal shot.
Where to eat
Right on the beach strip, Es Blanc Restaurant & Lounge Club and L'Escora Restaurant (0.3 km) cover your post-swim lunch without straying far from the sand. Can Tirol is a short 0.5-kilometre stroll for something slightly away from the beachfront buzz. If you're willing to travel a little further, Restaurant Can Sabata (4.7 km) and Restaurant Al Freskito (5.7 km) both carry strong reputations with thousands of reviews between them.
Where to stay
Cala Bona (4.6/5, over 10,000 reviews) sits just 1.2 kilometres from the beach and is the closest well-rated option. Càmping La Masia offers a more relaxed, outdoor stay 1.7 kilometres away with solid guest scores. For something further along the coast, L'Azure Hotel (4.6/5) is about 5 kilometres out and consistently well reviewed.
Photography
Shoot from Sa Palomera Rock at golden hour for a wide frame of the golden sand curving into turquoise water with the town backdrop. Early morning — before the beach fills — gives you clean foreground sand and soft light that flatters the shoreline.
Good to know
Water gets deep quickly just a few metres from the shore — keep a close eye on young or non-confident swimmers and stay within your depth. The beach holds Blue Flag status, so water quality is consistently monitored. August brings peak visitor numbers; if you want space on the golden sand, aim for June or early September instead. Full accessibility from the town centre makes this one of the easier Costa Brava beaches to reach for visitors with mobility needs.
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Nearby places
Es Blanc Restaurant & Lounge Club
Can Tirol
L’Escora - Restaurant
Restaurant Can Sabata
Restaurant Al Freskito
𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒌 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆
Gammarus Restaurant & Beach Club
Best Lloret Splash
Cala Bona
L'Azure Hotel
Hotel Samba
Càmping La Masia
Camping Cala Llevado
Things to see around Blanes
Marimurtra Botanical Garden
Renowned botanical garden with 4,000+ plant species and panoramic sea views.
Castell de Sant Joan
18th-century castle on hilltop with panoramic views.
Sa Palomera Rock
Iconic rock marking Costa Brava's symbolic start.
Frequently asked
The information on this page is provided for guidance only and may evolve. Access conditions, safety and infrastructure can change without notice. Always check official sources before traveling.
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- Photo 3 — Albert Torelló · source · CC BY-SA 2.0
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