500-hectare garden containing among the best collections of aloe, agave and cactus in the world.
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Cala S'Aguia
Small cave with no facilities in the border between Blanes and Lloret del Mar. From the south of the beach, sanded by 1-m diameter rocks you can see the S'Aguia rock, the last rock you will see north of the beach. On the beginning of the trail is a green gate. Pass through the side of the gate only by foot. People visiting the beach usually park in the garden's parking lot. According to a sign, payment may be required, but it usually is not.
Cala Bona/Cala Sant Francesc
A scenic and ideal for families cove surrounded by pines. Accessible by a 1-hour walk from the city and by bus. The parking near the beach is subject to payment at high season. Facilities include toilets, showers, SOS, parking and ferry station. There is only a restaurant near the beach. Take the stairs from the beach to the viewpoint and Sant Francesc chapel or rent a paddle boat to explore around the cliffs.
Jardí Botànic Marimurtra
16 hectares, considered the best Mediterranean botanical garden in Europe.
This 18th-century castle offers the best views of the city. It was built to defend the city against pirates and used to defend Barcelona from attacks from the north. Accessible by car or by foot by a long stairs. Take a photo of the city and beach through the cannonball-made hole on the wall.
Cala Sa Forcanera
A gorgeous forgotten cave with no facilities 1 km away from the city centre. Can be seen from the Marimurtra botanical garden. Consists of leucogranitic cliffs and a small beach with big pebbles. Ancient remains of a dock, some facilities and the stairs of the inaccessible path to Blanes are next to the beach. Get there by kayaking or by a long swim and rock walking from Santa Anna.
They dive from the bays of Santa Anna and Cala Sant Francesc (the second via minibus) or from both slow and speed boat.