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Benidorm is one of Spains most popular tourist resorts. It lies on the Eastern (Mediterranean) Coast of Spain between Valencia and Alicante, in the province of Valencia, in a region known as the Costa Blanca.
Benidorm is only a two hour flight from most major European Capitals (London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Zurich). The nearest Airport is Alicante (El Altet) International Airport, linked by a motorway 60 km away. There are regular flights all year round.
Benidorm offers an incredible selection of entertainment and excitement for people of all ages. Four of the biggest Theme Parks in Europe, a Casino, a top-flight international variety show, many cabaret bars and discos, hotels with excellent live acts and some great water sports opportunities. Peaceful parks or exhilarating walks along the promenade and afternoon tea dancing. You really can find something for everyone.
The two major beaches, the Poniente and the Levante are beautiful, long stretches of soft, golden sand, and due to their Southerly orientation are kept naturally clean, consistently receiving the prestigious European Blue Flag awards for quality of services and water.
The weather is remarkably mild, with an average sea temperature in the Summer of 24ºC and air temperature of 26ºC. The Winter is cooler but still renowned for its mild and sunny climate. The Summer months are generally popular with younger tourists, Spring and Autumn with everyone and, whilst the Winter is more popular with older tourists, an increasing numbers of others are seeking short breaks here.
Benidorms beaches are justifiably famous and the resorts continuing success owes much to those fabulous golden crescents. Stretching for a luxuriant six kilometres from Levante Beach in the east to Poniente Beach in the west, consistently high quality blue flag bathing, lifeguard patrols, a wealth of water sports and an impressive approach to cleanliness mean these beaches are among the best in Europe.
Poniente Beach, Benidorm
If you do not want quite such a hectic time having fun in the sun this will be your better option as PONIENTE tends to be slightly less crowded. There is still plenty of facilities close at hand and the
inevitable (yet necessary) army of sunbeds, but in general there is a more relaxed and laid back feel here - and a bit more space. Families, young ones and the not-so-young- but-young-at-heart are very well catered for and have all they need to enjoy great swimming (there are no rocks) and sunbathing. Again, the sand is spotlessly clean each morning.
Levante Beach, Benidorm
This is the sandy holiday hub for those who are out for fun and frolics, and is known as the sunrise beach. In high season it can get pretty crowded, although there are quite literally thousands of sun beds (over 5000 in case you are curious). It is backed by a broad promenade sporting bars and cafes and in short...it is lively!
The beach is sandy and slopes gently into the water which makes for relatively safe bathing for the young or less confident water baby. Further out to sea are swinging bridges, diving boards, rafts, slides, a wet playground for the energetic, and lifeguards are on hand throughout the summer season. Most impressively, the sand is pristine each morning thanks to a thorough daily clean up.
Dogs are not allowed on the beaches.
Benidorm can boast some truly spectacular Theme Parks and Water Parks offering an amazing variety of entertainment - making it one of the most exciting family holiday destinations in Europe!
Terra Mitica Theme Park
Located just outside Benidorm
The largest, most exciting theme park in Europe, with incredible rides and shows all around the park; Pirates, Gladiators and Comedy street performers add to fun. Now with spectacular evening theatre shows!
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Aqualandia Water Theme Park
Located just outside Benidorm
Here’s splashtastic excitement all the way – it’s wet‘n wild, with water thrills and fun for everyone. From the spectacular Big Bang or Kamikaze, to gentle bathing in a Lagoon, come and join the wet-set!!
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Mundomar Animal and Marine Park
Rincon de Loix
A fascinating water world with beautiful marine life and exotic birds. See the amazing dancing with dolphins, funny sea lions, parrot shows and the childrens park. Don`t miss the Giant Aquarium.
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How to get to Benidorm
How to get to Benidorm by road: Benidorm is located 40 km. from Alicante and 120 km. from Valencia. It is connected by the Mediterranean motorway (A-7) and the main road N-332, parallel to the Valencia coast that connects Alicante, Benidorm and Valencia.
How to get to Benidorm by rail: The nearest railway station is situated in Alicante and from there you can take the bus to Benidorm. The narrow gauge train between Denia and Alicante takes you to the coast villages. One of its stops is Benidorm.
How to get to Benidorm by boat: Alicante and Denia, two cities near Benidorm, have got direct ferries to Ibiza, Formentera, Palma de Mallorca, Tabarca and Orán (Argelia).
How to get to Benidorm by air: The nearest airport is situated in Alicante, the airport of El Altet, 61 km from Benidorm. Another option is the Manises airport in Valencia, 140 km. from Benidorm. They both have daily connections with the most important cities in Spain and Europe.
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Please click here for more information on Manises Airport Valencia
Benidorm Music Festivals
Every summer since 1959, the city holds the very prominent song contest labelled as the Benidorm International Song Festival. This competition is credited for churning out the likes of international musicians, otherwise Spanish celebrities like Julio Iglesias, Raphael or El Duo Dinamico.
For three days, Benidorm’s football stadium hosted some of the biggest names in international pop music in the Music Meeting festival last August. The stellar lineup included James Brown, Jamiroquai, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, US3,
Echo and The Bunnymen and The Prodigy. The stadium was packed to the rafters - over 12,000 thronged to witness the festival. Ian McCullogh warbled some of his old hits like ‘The Cutter’ and ‘Lips like Sugar.’
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