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Blanes
The most southerly holiday resort on the Costa Brava, Blanes not
only attracts international tourists but is also frequented by
large numbers of Spanish holidaymakers. Like most coastal towns
Blanes has grown from a picturesque fishing village to tourist
boomtown. The resort has a two-mile (3km) long stretch of coastline
offering sandy bays and rocky coves, the main beachfront is lined
with high-rise hotels and apartment blocks.
Behind the seafront the town still retains some reminders of its
past, like the medieval castle of St Joan, several churches and
other ancient buildings, which attract hundreds of holidaymakers
each year. Pride of the town are two renowned botanical gardens,
which boast thousands of plant species. Along with all the
trappings of modern tourism, Blanes also prides itself in giving
visitors a taste of the real Spain, offering traditional street
markets, several fiestas and folk dancing fairs.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).