BLANES
IS NATURE

Blanes is a natural open-air museum. It boasts a spectacular Mediterranean garden — a true symbol of the town that you can’t miss. But the natural heritage of Blanes goes far beyond the elegance and romance of the garden. You’ll also find landscapes of great ecological value that invite you to relax and discover them at your own pace.

Marimurtra
Botanical
Garden

This natural paradise is called Marimurtra, the botanical garden of the Costa Brava.

It is a privileged place to enjoy the richness of its botanical, architectural, landscape and human heritage. It was declared Cultural Asset of National Interest and it is known for being one of the biggest botanical gardens. A garden consisting of four acres divided into three gardens with different characteristics that host more than 4,000 plant species from five different continents.

Marimurta was created by Carl Faust almost a hundred years ago. He was a german man passionate about the natural sciences who wanted the establishment of an international scientific headquarters in Blanes.

The gardens are open all year round and there is a bus service, leaving every 30 minutes from the centre of the town.

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Mouth of the Tordera river

This is an important area for migratory birds and one of the biggest attractions in the area. Moreover, it is a space of high ecological value where is possible to see different species, such as the grey heron, the little bittern, the common kingfisher or the common sandpiper. The delta is also the habitat of the Mediterranean tree frog, the Magdalena river turtle and the Natrix maura.

The flora is unique in places like the Tordera. It is possible to find elm trees, aspes trees, ash trees and reed fields.

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Sa
Palomera

Known as the symbol of the city, this rock is the beginning of La Costa Brava. It is also a natural lookout point overlooking the beach side of the city. And do you want an advice? Reach the highest point of the rock if you want to enjoy an amazing view of the sea. Let the wind blow through your hair and let yourself get carried away by the calm.

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Privileged
views

Blanes invites you to discover some of the most peaceful and elegant places that you never imagined before. Taking pictures of anywhere in the city is just a little part of these dreamy days. But, if you want to take the best pictures ever, you should go up to the amazing lookout points where you will take unique pictures.

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