Known as the "Gateway to the Costa Brava", Catalonia’s wild coast, Blanes is a popular tourist town and has botanical gardens, coves, such as the Cala Bona, and beaches which are surrounded by mountains. The Fiesta mayor or feast of Santa Anna and Sant Joaquim (on the 26th) are usually celebrated in the 3rd or 4th week of July, between the 21st and 27th annually. During the eight days, the major feasts are celebrated as well as the European Concurs de Focs d'Artifici which attracts more than 500,000 visitors. This is an international competition in which various countries from around the world participate. Over 500,000 kg of fireworks are used at each event.
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