2016

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the delivery of the Cross of Sant Jordi to the Center Catòlic de Blanes. The awards ceremony was held at the Gran Teatre del Liceu and, later, a celebration was held in the plenary hall of the Blanes town hall. In 2006, the Government of Catalonia awarded the Sant Jordi Cross award to 62 personalities and 15 entities that...

The Raluy Circus with its renewed show opens today, Thursday in El Vendrell. After successful performances in Calafell, Torredembarra, Cunit and other Catalan towns, this unique show comes to our city. The Raluy Circus is a project started in Catalonia by the Raluy family and which is now in its 5th generation of family artists working on it. Lead by...

The Creu de Sant Jordi Award of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Cross of Saint George Patron of Catalonia) is one of the most important awards in the city of Barcelona and is given to people or companies or social entities that, due to their great merits, have collaborated with the cultural and civic services in the development and growth of the city and Ricardo Rodrigo was privileged to receive him in...

The Works on the beaches of Coma-ruga correspond to works that will repair the damage caused to the rock wall of the Masía Blanca and the tiles of the Coma-ruga promenade. A few days ago, the general directorate of Costas (Ministry of the Environment) began a project to improve the beaches of Vendrell to repair some damage caused by the Levante storm that took place...

Camping Blanes is a campsite with an international atmosphere, only for private clients. It does not work with tour operators and seasonal stays are not allowed. It is located in front of the sea, with direct access to the beach, and in the shade of an extensive pine forest, which favors a cool and pleasant climate. It is located 1 km. from the town center, you can get there on foot along the promenade. Ideal for...

The Marimurtra Botanical Garden located in the municipality of Blanes is considered the best Mediterranean botanical garden in Europe and its mission is to increase and spread knowledge of Mediterranean plants and landscapes, as well as to preserve threatened and endangered flora. Its name is derived from the combination of existing ecosystems in the same garden. He is a member...

Carl Faust born in the city of Hadamar (Germany) in 1874 was a German botanist, patron and creator of the Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes. His business activity, derived from the family business, took him to Barcelona where he founded the company Faust y Kammann, SA, still in existence, with a partner. His fondness for nature led him to buy land in Blanes starting in 1918 and six ...

Celebrities usually choose the Costa Brava as a tourist destination on a frequent basis, but do you know which celebrities have more to do with Blanes? The digital magazine El Confidencial has made a special article in its vanitatis section with the connection of celebrities with the Costa Brava in general and of course with those who have a relationship with Blanes. Thus we know that the blaugrana Xavi Hernàndez...

More than 20.000 people took to the streets of Blanes yesterday to receive the Three Wise Men from the East, who arrived escorted by a procession made up of 300 members. After touring the streets of the town, they greeted each other from the balcony of the Town Hall. History of the Magi The tradition of the Magi starts from the visitors who, after the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, came from...

La Góndola is a pizzeria in Blanes located on the seafront. A place to choose if we want to enjoy some good pizzas. The 7 cheese pizza is one of the best that can be accompanied by the tropical salad. You can also eat very rich mussels and sonsos with a good menu for 12 euros. Visitors highlight a friendly treatment by the staff. Undoubtedly,...