Enjoying fresh local food when on holiday is one of reasons why people choose Spain as a place to buy a holiday home or to take a holiday with family or friends. The popular town of Blanes, located on the Costa Brava has everything you need foodwise to savour Spanish food at its best - whether you are eating at home or enjoying a meal and drinks at a local restaurant.

Local fruit and fish markets

Blanes' fresh fruit market is held every day at the Passeig de Dintre with local producers selling just-picked fruit and vegetables. They don't get much fresher and more colourful than this! Locals refer to the markets with the phrase "Anem a plaça”, or come to the square, as it was how the market held in Plaça dels Dies Feiners was known years ago. Fresh fish, literally just off the boat can also be bought every afternoon during the week, at the Lonja in front of the harbour or at the recently renovated Plaça dels Dies Feiners(Dies Feiners Square). The weekly indoor market for shoes, gifts and food can be found at Carrer Mas Enlaire, and is held on Monday from 8 a.m to 2 p.m.

Local beer and wine producers

Local breweries and wineries can also be found in and around Blanes, with local bars serving the best local beers from Marina and Popaire and Laviret and Ses Vernes Cavas or Coral Marine Sea Drink sparkling wine which is aged under the sea.

Dine out

When cooking for yourself really isn't on the agenda for the evening and you simply want to be spoilt at the table, the harbour area is one of the best places to head to for local food. Seafood is one of the best choices thanks to the town's own fishing fleet bringing in the best fresh fish every day, and it can be found in a range of dishes, from traditional to modern, local to international. Gamba de Blanes, or Blanes prawns are a must-try dish. Enjoy with a chilled white wine and good company.

Getting to Blanes

Blanes is easily accessible from Barcelona and Girona airports which have excellent connections to European and international airports. Within Europe many low-cost airlines operate to both of these airports, so if your holiday home is in Blanes, you could be as little as two hours away from the sunshine - perfect for a last-minute getaway!

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