Santa Maria De Blanes and other Lloret de Mar, Spain Off The Beaten Path Tips

The Great Tower

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The Parish Church of Santa Maria De Blanes can be found in the Old Town of Blanes. We had no idea it was here until we found some steep old steps to climb. We were amazed how such a huge Church could be hidden away - during the long climb up there is never a glimpes of what lies before you and from the streets of the old town you only see a small fraction of this great giant. The Church was built between 1350-1410 it was made much larger by the addition of a Palace added by the Vizcondes of Goathead so they could be near the Church. In recent history a tragic accidental fire broke out on 22nd. July 1936 their loss was great and included the Altar Piece designed by Anton Gaudi. The Church interior as rebuild between 1940 -1944 and rededicated on 23rd. December 1944. The interior is stunning - I didn't take any pictures because even tiny sounds disturb the hushed silence which seemed to hang like a veil. The fresco's which adorn the walls are worth seeing the oldest dates back to 1954 and the newest 'The Resurrection' dates 2001. It may have lost some great treasures but the new ones will leave you in awe!

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Off The Beaten Path: Perfumed Air at Parroquia de Calella

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The Parish Church of Calella is located in the old town at Carrier Jovara 102. The Church was bedecked with sweet smelling white gladiolias and lillies placed here to celebrate the the forth coming celebration of the Beatification of one of its former sons which took place in Rome on the 28th. October 2007 just a few days after our visit. Father Josep M. Dalmau was born in Calella on 16th. December 1886 who belonged to the Augustin Order. I can't tell you why he was on his way to Sainthood but he had a short life, he died aged only twenty eight. The black marble Altar plinth reflected the Father's flowers perfectly and I was impressed with the very modern Crown of Thorns which hung from above. If you take a look at the pictures it is quite striking how the Church changes colour in the sunlight.

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Off The Beaten Path: Blanes a place to relax & refresh

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Although Blanes sea front is lined by hotels it is easy here to overlook and forget them. We had a relaxing walk along the lovely promenade here you will find a lot of attention to detail. I like to see flowers and grasses used to enhance places, the seaside dancers fitted here perfectly. It was nice to see Blanes had kept some of its original style - the little pink building sandwiched between the hotels was charming. Blanes is a quiet and laid back resort- very popular with older Spanish tourists. One last word the pigeons seemed to like this place too I have never seen so many of these birds favouring a seaside location before

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Off The Beaten Path: Stroll of the Sea

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Calella's Stroll of the Sea is named in recognition of Manuel Puigvert the town's former mayor from 1895 - 1904 A shady avenue lined with dwarf ornamental sycamores makes for a pleasant stroll and I would imagine a perfect place to sit to avoid the summer's heat, the weather was warm the sun shining and Autumn hadn't quite arrived, the leaves were just changing colour and looked very pretty. The avenue runs alongside the beach. I did like the white marble statue dedicated to Catalonian dance and music.

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Off The Beaten Path: Plaza Constitucion

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