Sunny Spain. Blanes and his cultural heritage

Attractive, beautiful and rich in nature and its cultural heritage is famous for Spain. Blanes is a small resort town, and many consider it to be a province of bustling and cheerful Barcelona (it is located 60 kilometers from the metropolis), but this does not prevent it from having the most beautiful monuments of architecture, enchanting nature and clean sea, to which millions of tourists come every year .

In the old days, the mighty Romans owned most of the territory, which today is known as Spain. Blanes was a village, then still anonymous, in which a noble Roman family settled. Gradually, the map of Europe acquired the familiar outlines, and the races blended. But that ancient family was left to live in this Catalan town. It was he who gave him the name. Their surname sounded the same - Blanes. Since then, this place has served as a haven for many fishermen, but most importantly - since ancient times the tourist business here has developed. And how could it be otherwise? Natural beauties, large picturesque beaches and incomparable monuments of architecture evoke constant interest, they so beckon people. All these riches are fully provided by Spain.

Blanes is famous for its stone rock, which divided its territory into two parts - northern and southern. In the first settled locals, so there are many residential quarters, hypermarkets and markets. But the tourist paradise is located in the southern part of the town. It was here that hotels and luxury villas were built, souvenir shops and beach cafes were opened. On the old narrow streets lush luxurious restaurants and trendy boutiques. There are also many children's entertainment centers, windsurfing schools and other typically spa facilities.

Like the whole of eastern Spain, Blanes abounds in wide and clean beaches. In this city they are divided into two types - sand and pebble. The peculiarity of the local seaside zones can be considered white sands. In Catalonia, most beaches are yellow, and in this region, you can say, nature has provided an exception. The pearl of the resort is the recreation area S'Abannel, where you can hire equipment for windsurfing or diving, or rent a yacht.

The ideal country for those who like to travel by car is Spain. Blanes (a map of the city and its surroundings sold at any kiosk) is located 60 km from Barcelona, and nearby is also the town of Santa Susanna. There is a giant aquapark "Marineland", in which both children and adults can have fun. Not far from it there are many cafes, in which one should definitely look and taste local dishes. Among the national culinary masterpieces most famous for paella.

The oldest property of the city is the tower of San Juan. It was built in 1022, and in subsequent centuries it was rebuilt and restored. Nevertheless, the primordial Romanesque design has been preserved, therefore, having risen on it, one can be transported to the Middle Ages, full of sacred secrets. A few centuries later all architectural masterpieces began to be built in the spirit of Gothic. One of them appeared on the territory of Blanes - it is a monastery, which is now a museum. Also worthy of attention is the gates of the Virgin Mary, the palace of Viscounts de Cabrera, the fountain, the chapel of St. Barbara, the hospital of Saint Jaume and the deep well of San Juan. All these architectural monuments were erected during the Gothic era.

Finally it is worth noting that in the mentioned region hotels are very accessible for many. Here you can reserve as a chic five-star room with a view of the sea, and a modest room category 2 *. Among the most visited hotels can be called the Beverly Park complex. Blanes (Spain) - this is the place that will never be erased from your memory. Once you have been there, you will definitely want to return.