Benidorm Life

Benidorm is located on the eastern coast of Spain. Costa BlancaIt is on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and is enclosed by the mountains Sierra Helada on the east, Aitana on the north, and Tussal de Cala on the west, protecting it on three sides from weather, with Benidorm's fourth side covered by two very curved bays that keep the sea still and make it ideal for sunbathers and swimmers to stay in a warm, safe environment for most of a year.

Benidorm, about 40 minutes from the airport in Alicante and off the N-332 highway, is Spain's top holiday destination large because of the weather (summer average of 28 degrees Celsius and 12 in winter) and its three top rated beaches.

There are lots of things to do here for anyone who likes to keep active on their vacation, including waterskiing, kayaking and jetskis. At the northern tail of Levante beach you will discover a cable ski off the Rincon de L'oix, you can't miss it!scuba diving, parascending. three actual professional/amateur clubs As well as snorkeling. You can also hire boats and take fishing or scuba diving trips to Peacock Island and swim with amazing marine life.

For those whose enjoy an aquatic lifestyle, Aqualandia features waterfalls, zigzags, cascades, kamikaze rides, rapids, lakes, black hole wave swimming pool, while also accomodating those who seek a classic setting with an Olympic-sized swimming pool in the Foietes sports complex with the option of attending the swimming school at Lope de Vega.

Foietes Sports Complex is a great place with non-water based events such as bowling, bowls clubs, billiard clubs, horse riding, golf, quad biking, go-kart racing, tennis, paintball, adventure expeditions, trekking and much more for those who like a particular sport or those who like trying many athletic activities.

There are many fun things for the entire family at one of the three beaches Bendiorm offers so you can find the ideal holiday hotspot that meets your needs. North of the city is the place called Levante. sunrise The beach that nestled below the Old Town is Mal Pas cove, to the south is Poninte. sunset Seashore is the best place to sunbath on any time of the day.

What will cool you down in the summerWhy? Levante Beach offers a wide range of fun for the entire family during the hot summer months as well as year round like sailing and building sandcastles. This, being the beach area with the most population for the most part, is ideal a beginning snorkeler, as there is a home for a good amount of fish among the smooth rocks of the seabed, plus the swimmer does not have go to too low of depths.

Order a pint and stay awhile when visiting this beach, as you will have the convenience of a bar, cafe and restaurant nearby.

Cove Mal Pas. One ideal spot for sun lovers is a quaint bay next to the marina. The natural wind from the Old Town cliffs and the peaceful water that softly laps onto the sands is beautiful. With shallow placid seas this is a perfect spot to try snorkeling for the first time.

What will cool you down in the summerWhy? Poniente Beach offers a wide range of fun for the entire family during the hot summer months as well as year round like sailing and building sandcastles. This is the longest, least crowded and arguably the best of the beaches in Benidorm though you may want to take along a picnic as it is a slightly longer walk to places to eat and drink.

Unlike many other holiday vacation spots in Spain, Benidorm does not shut down in the winter because of its higher temperatures and entertainment. There are between 800 and 1300 bars It depends on the write up you read.Why so many Hen and Stag parties are staged here,it's easy to see.

There are alternative entertainment schedule offers, with venues like Benidorm Palace, with there famous evening shows with 3 meals, drinks and dancing where you can avail it for only 40 euros.

The Casino Mediterraneano in Villajoyosa has a buffet dinner. (Three course meal)For the cost of 24 euros, you can avail wine and free watching of shows, and the addition of fluttering at tables or on the bandits is you want it.

There is a multitude of differing entertainment venues including the many bars that provide karaoke, singers, comedians, etc, Molino Benidorm that is mostly a drag show with drinks, music clubs such as Cafe Benidorm, Hippodrome, Loch Ness, Champions, and more that feature disco, R&B, and House music.

Benidorm is a great place for those who enjoy parties--perhaps it's major rival would be Ibiza, which is described as a Spanish Blackpool by a few people, but having a different culture, better beaches, and more sun.

For with its all year round diverse entertainment for singles, couples or families, young and old alike, this is truly a holiday experience not to be missed,this is not all that Benidorm has to offer.

Family Fun They are bountiful activities awaiting at Benidorm for families with little ones who like to play, some areas include: Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Mundomar, Aqualandia and Desafio Medieval, medieval show, with knights jousting etc, plus dinner you can get more detailed information on the internet.

Rental Automobile. Just off Levante beach, such as Hertz, Avis, Europa and Centauro, so shop around for the best deal,this is a very good idea, to enable you to explore the beautiful villages and towns outside of Benidorm, and with all the major car hire companies along Avenida del Mediterraneo.

Trips. Taking you to the markets at Altea, through 7 Spanish villages, Guadelest, Botanical Gardens or the wine making valley of Jalon,Most hotels organise some sort of excursion package which you can take, but there are also five free sightseeing trips on offer. (where one can eat the local delicacies).

The Round Town news Tourist information office opposite the hotel Melia in the Rincon side of Benidorm can give you tickets for the free excursions. For those of you that want to get into the spirit of the holiday festivities, Round Town office can assist you with you holiday queries. Even Spanish phrases!

HOTELS Buildings that were available for rents overnight or more are still a lot, in terms of numbers. this is the third highest in Europe, behind London and Paris. For those who don't have acrophobia, Hotel Gran Bali is the place for you - the tallest know build in Spain, standing 51 floors high.

Our past events To make a name for itself in Spain, Benidorm was officially announced by lord of the Baronia de Polop in 1325 as town charter. If you have ever been to a different country, you will the people in the streets are always nice and they will stop and talk to you about their city and their country. And then they will try and tell you the sites you should go and visit before you leave. Spain is such a wonderful place to visit. It is a widely visited hot spot. There is so much to see there. And when you go, you should make sure you talk a camera with a lot of film and a lot of batteries. Because you will need them.

Do you ever just want to go to your old neighborhood and just look where you grew upWhy?
If so then why not just do it and take a nice walk through the old streets. And enjoy what you see. The cobblestone lanes and plazas are lined with interesting structures including James church which was constructed in the 1700's. Same as well, you can be doing exact event in this place to the Old Town.

Different events falls in different day and places, like the 3 Kings, Fallas, Semana Santa and more than these to see through. musicians and shows Why? Plus many other smaller fiestas, to many to list, get the full itinerary from the tourist office or Round Town News.

1st-31st August Fiestas Barrio L, Malsa - 11-28th-30th Sept Moors and Christians - 4th-7th Oct Spectacular free show plus fireworks - New Years Eve

Dining. Any European or Indian cuisine that you crave can be found in Benidorm. So go on a cuisine cruise, and go back on the diet when you get home,there are too many to list, without upsetting the rest.

Buying things in mall and boutiques. This is surely the place where you can shop until your heart is content, from bargain clothes store to higher priced stores, give the Plaza del Mar shopping centre in Fenstrat a try. You will want to be sure to pick up bargains in leather goods such as coats and jackets as well as luxury items like alcohol and cigarettes.

Where you can have a fun-packed holiday or a quiet and relaxed cultural holiday, with something for everyone, but to do Benidorm full justice, you will just have to come and see it for yourselves,in conclusion, Benidorm is a diverse city. by Quentin Meyer