Club de Vela Blanes
marina · Blanes · Costa Brava
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Club de Vela Blanes is a marina on the coast of Costa Brava.
The nearest town is Blanes.
Also known as Platja de Blanes and Port de Blanes.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Blanes: 51 restaurants, bars or cafés, 13 min on foot
- Castell de Sant Joan: 25 min on foot
- Palafolls: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min by public transport (L1561)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Club Vela Blanes) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Caprabo) 550 m away
- Bus (Plaça d'Espanya) 380 m away
- Parking on site
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de s'Abanell cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala de Sant Francesc cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- s'Agulla cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Treumal cove · 2 NM by sea
- Platja de Santa Cristina cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Platja de sa Boadella cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Brava by wind
More places – Blanes
- Platja de Santa Cristina cove
- Cala Treumal cove
- Cala de Sant Francesc cove
Questions
Is Club de Vela Blanes sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Club de Vela Blanes sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Club de Vela Blanes?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Club de Vela Blanes?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.