Barcelona Day Trip: Conquer Tossa + Blanes Like a Pro(Student Edition)

Escape the UK gloom during Reading Week! 🌞 Here’s how to soak up sun, sea, and medieval charm in two coastal gems near Barcelona—perfect for students on a mission! 🕗 Timeline & Logistics 🌅 8:30 AM: Depart Barcelona Rental Car Tips: Use SIXT (pick up near your hotel). Bring: Chinese driver’s license + International Permit. ⛰️ 9:30 AM: Blanes Castle 📍 Castell de Sant Joan Drive straight to the hilltop entrance! Jaw-dropping views of the Mediterranean and tiny islands. 🌿 10:00 AM: Marimurtra Botanical Garden 📍 Jardí Botànic Marimurtra (€10, book online!) Insta-Gold: Cliffside staircase shot 📸 (lush trees + turquoise sea = Bridgerton vibes). ⚠️ Closes at 3 PM! Spent 2 hours strolling and snapping. 🦞 12:30 PM: Seafood Lunch at Blanes Port Paella €30/person (decent but pricey). 🚗 1:30 PM: Drive to Tossa de Mar (40 mins) 📸 Tossa Photo Hacks (Skip the Crowds!) 1️⃣ "Dog Hole" (📍Museo Municipal): Off-season = no queue! BUT requires crawling on all fours 😅 (Blanes garden > this). 2️⃣ Stone Arch (📍Torre d'en Joanas): Busy spot—patience needed! 3️⃣ Secret "Painting Frame" Spot: On the way to the dog hole—free Renaissance vibes! 4️⃣ Random Alleys: Skip the crowds—every corner here is photogenic! 💰 Cost Breakdown (Per Person): Rental Car: €50 (full insurance included) Gas: €25 Garden Ticket: €10 Lunch: €30 🌟 Student-Tested Tips: Blanes > Tossa: The botanical garden’s cliff views beat crawling through a hole! Golden Hour: Stay for Tossa’s sunset if time allows. Pack: Comfy shoes + a jacket (coastal winds are wild!). #StudyAbroadLife #BarcelonaDayTrips #HiddenSpain #TossaDeMar #BlanesBotanicGarden #UKStudentsAbroad #BudgetTravel