The municipality of Blanes lies in the province of Girona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 42,699 people, over about 18.1 km².
With about 2,359 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 35 municipalities in the province of Girona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 4 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 33 km south of Girona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 60 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Lloret de Mar (5 km), Tossa de Mar (13 km), Calella (14 km), Girona (32 km), Festivals (33 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the province of Girona.