Buy a house in Blanes
Blanes is where the Costa Brava begins: a working fishing port, the rock of Sa Palomera, two botanical gardens on the cliffs and a long beach facing the sea. It is a real town that lives all year, with a direct train to Barcelona, which makes it an easy choice for a family home.
We search, visit, check and negotiate for you, so that buying a house in Blanes is simple and safe. Discover our guide to real estate in Blanes.
Blanes, a coastal town for every day
Houses in Blanes are mostly found on the hills around the town. Towards Cala Sant Francesc and Santa Cristina, near the Marimurtra garden, villas look out over pine trees and small coves. The residential areas in the hills, such as Valldolig, offer detached houses with gardens and pools, often at a short drive from the centre.
In and around the town centre and Els Pins, you can also find terraced houses and older family homes, practical for living close to schools, shops and the train station. Many buyers also compare Blanes with neighbouring Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar.
Daily life in Blanes is easy: a market, schools, a hospital and shops that stay open all year, plus a rail link to Barcelona and Girona. The beaches range from the long town beach to small coves like Sant Francesc, and the Marimurtra and Pinya de Rosa gardens are lovely for a walk. Summer brings visitors and the famous fireworks contest in July, while the rest of the year is calm.
Typical properties include Mediterranean villas with a pool in the hillside urbanisations, semi-detached homes in quiet residential streets, older fishermen’s houses in the town centre that can be renovated, and a few large properties with sea views near the cliffs. Some homes need modernisation, which can be an opportunity if you have time for a project.
Blanes is also one of the closest points of the Costa Brava to Barcelona, which makes it practical for buyers who travel often by plane or who still work in the city part of the time.
We will find your house in Blanes
We start with a call to define your criteria, then visit the houses on your behalf, film them and tell you frankly what we see, including what the photos do not show. You only travel when a house truly matches your project.
Our buyers in Blanes are often families who want a seaside home within commuting distance of Barcelona, retirees who like having everything on foot, and second-home owners who enjoy the town’s authenticity compared to more touristy resorts.
What to watch out for
Hillside urbanisations can have steep streets, so check the access, the walk to the nearest bus stop and whether the roads are maintained by the town hall or by the residents. Older villas from the sixties and seventies often need insulation, roof and pool work, and any extension must appear in the land registry. In the flat part of town near the Tordera river, ask about flood risk. And remember that a house far from the centre usually means using a car daily.
We check each point before you commit, negotiate the price and coordinate everything with the notary. Read more about how our buyer’s agent service works, or if you prefer a flat by the sea, see how to buy an apartment in Blanes. You might also like our page on Lloret de Mar.
Contact our agency to buy a house in Blanes
Tell us how many bedrooms you need, whether you want a pool, and how far from the beach you are happy to be. We will come back with a plan and a first selection.
Our purchase cost simulator gives you the full cost of the purchase, and our fees are clear from the start.
Tips on various buying opportunities on site. Obtaining a Foreigner Identification Number (NIE) in Spain, mandatory for purchase. Selection of ideal properties based on your criteria. Video pre-visits of properties to save you unnecessary back-and-forth between US and Spain. Preparation of the visit schedule and accompaniment during on-site visits. Legal checks on the property (in-house and free legal service) Translation of documents into English. Negotiation of the sale price in your interest. Accompaniment and translation on the day of signing at the notary (proxy signing service if needed). Assistance for opening a Spanish bank account and changing the account holders for utility contracts (electricity, water, internet, etc.)A comprehensive support service from A to Z where everything is done in your interest, exclusively in English and with all our experience in real estate acquisition in Spain.
