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Benidorm is located on the Costa Blanca on the shores of the Mediterranean. With its exceptional micro-climate visitors can enjoy sunshine and pristine beaches all year round. Even in the cooler months, Costa Blanca the water temperature remains constant and suitable for swimming. The wide variety of facilities available, safe shallow waters, fine golden sand and scrupulous cleaning, make them some of the best local beaches on this coastline.

The viewing point of Benidorm, which overlooks the town’s bay, has earned its name,’ the Mediterranean Balcony’, where nature enchants with wonderful panoramic views: the island, three of the five beaches, the horizon and borders of the town. The reflection of the sun on the sea stirs feelings of warmth and well- being, which will relax and motivate you to continue to Benidorm is a compact town, easy to get around and discover what Benidorm has to offer. with everything close at hand.

The resort’s excellent value for money and the variety There are large public areas for recreation and a of accommodation, entertainment, shopping, sport leisurely stroll: Levante beach promenade, Poniente and dining, is ideal for all age groups. Its facilities are beach promenade, Park, Aigüera Park, Serra specially designed to meet the needs of our visitors. Helada Nature Park and its beaches. High-quality hotels are constantly being improved and updated and are complemented by eleven campsites Due to its privileged position and great variety of and numerous holiday apartments. landscapes with contrasts of coast and mountain, there are places of spectacular beauty to visit within Benidorm offers a wealth of leisure services with all just a few kilometres of Benidorm. kinds of shops (fashion, footwear, accessories, gifts, crafts); night and day entertainment; sports; local and international gastronomy; five major theme parks, and fun for all ages. floating platforms with slides out to floating platformswith slides outto services andleisure facilities,such as than Levante.There isafullrangeof sand, itislocated inaquieterarea and more than 3kmoffinegolden splendidcrystalcleanwaters With Poniente Beach the dayandnight. huge rangeofentertainmentduring and barsare located,andoffers a of theaccommodation,restaurants This area ofBenidormiswhere most life guard serviceandfirstaidcentre. areas, beachlibrary, footshowers, wooden walkways,playground areas fordisabledguests,sunbeds, enjoyment: specially-equipped to ensure maximumcomfortand sand. Ithasalltheamenitiesneeded has more than2kmoffinegolden Renowned throughout Europe, it Levante Beach every day. providing longhoursofsunshine privileged south-facingposition The twomainbeacheshavea safety, cleanliness andamenities. year theyreceive awards forquality, swimming inanyseason.Each and pleasanttemperatures for beaches withcrystalclearwaters, Benidorm boasts5gently-sloping practice snorkellingornudism. full ofaquatic life.Anideal placeto clear waters androcks, itis With setting atthefoot ofSerraHelada. with finesandlocated inarustic This isanaturalcove100mlong Almadrava Cove enthusiasts. Helada. Anideallocationfordiving and islocatedatthefootofSerra combines sand,pebblesandrock This tinycovebeach60mlong Ti XimoCove admire thestunningsealife. a boattriptoBenidormIslandand From thenearbyportyoucantake castle. from theportorstepsof beach is120mlongandaccessed Poniente beachthissmallcove Located betweentheoldtownand Mal PasCove visit. making itamemorableattractionto sea withdifferent coloured sections, shape ofthecliffs andwaves inthe beach promenade recreates the The uniquedesignofPoniente disabled, lifeguards andplay areas. specially-equipped areas for the sea inhighseason,thebeachlibrary,

Beaches Excellent weather conditions in of the interior on a jeep or quadbike. Benidorm encourage sport and All these activities and many more are outdoor activities throughout the possible in or close to Benidorm. year. There are municipal facilities with tennis, football, paddle tennis Golf or athletics accessible to visitors. In Benidorm boasts three excellent golf addition there is also a wide choice courses overlooking the town and the of sport and leisure options in hotel Mediterranean and provides the ideal complexes or other private tourism climate for the game. Two 18-hole facilities such as fitness centres, spa courses (Nicklaus Design), and a Pitch & wellness, tennis and paddle clubs, & Putt 9 hole course offer options for all bowling and golf courses. levels and abilities.

Water Sports Walking / Cycling Benidorm offers a great choice of Benidorm boasts an idyllic setting water sports such as sailing, kayaking, sheltered by surrounding hills and waterskiing, wakeboarding, kite surfing, mountains with scenery of incredible parasailing, scuba diving, and boat beauty. The protected nature park of trips to Calpe and Benidorm Island. Serra Helada has a north east- south west orientation offering two different The seabed of Benidorm is a unique aspects: the impressive cliffs to the setting for scuba diving and snorkelling. Southeast and a less steep flank to Its golden sand and abundant the Northwest, ideal for walks. “posidonia” sea grass create an Sports entire marine ecosystem ready to be Other excursions from Benidorm discovered. include the Campana, Ponoig, Mascarat Canyon, Sierra de Oltá, Adventure Sierra del Toix, the Rock of Ifach, the Crossing hills or valleys on horseback Sierra Cortina, Sierra de Bernia, the or by mountain bike is an adventure, as Sierra de Aitana and Guadalest Valley, is mountaineering, enjoying the speed among others. of karting , exploring local routes on a Segway or discovering the beauty

The richness and variety of the cuisine in Benidorm has in Benidorm the cuisine variety of and The richness of our influence and to the success thanks developed have left their all of which and other cultures, ancestors the influence As a result, local gastronomy. mark on the of international from culinary traditions inherited cuisine, as well mariners, the legacy of merchant the Arabs, and traditional cuisine of local fishermen as the typical extraordinary in an results inland areas, dishes from colours to suit and textures, range of flavours, aromas, all palates. informal, traditional is a very Tapas in Benidorm: Tapas WithSpanish way of eating. an endless variety to way to meet up is a great ”Tapear” choose from, Benidorm has a huge or dinner. with friends for lunch local tapas and snacks torange of bars, pubs and wines, “Denominación decomplement fine Spanish system of origin). Origen” (quality classification along with vegetablesDining out: Rice and fish dishes, some of the delicious and homemade desserts are restaurants of Benidorm. specialities you’ll find in the rice ), rice and pumpkin rice( “senyoret” mullet The red talladeta” with anchovies and spinach, the “Pebrera typical local dishes. (peppers, tomato, aubergine ) are years, Benidorm has hosted numerous In recent events and activities with the aim of offering gastronomic alike atthe best of local cuisine to visitors and locals a variety of prices. ‘Spoon’ days (offering value great & Skewers’ Competitions, stews), and ‘Tapas different some of the popular Rice’ Days are and ‘Gastronomic Benidorm. events on the calendar for Gastronomic Gastronomy

Shopping Benidorm, with its great variety variety Benidorm, with its great of shops, can meet the needs of all: of shops, can meet the jewellery, fashion boutiques, footwear, sports footwear, fashion boutiques, jewellery, shops, perfumeries, toy shops, porcelain, toy shops, porcelain, shops, perfumeries, goods can be found souvenirs and leather the town. throughout are As well as individual local shops, there fashion chains and also popular high-street international too. designer stores shopping are On the outskirts of town there hypermarkets and visitors can and centres markets and popular street around browse flea markets held each week. In Benidorm you can listen to live music in the late live music can listen to you In Benidorm afternoonthe local swimwear at one of in your heat the beach from enjoying a respite establishments, with music. and a sunset to choose from: young also have plenty Those not so on the seafront music and entertainment Cafes with live well as hotels, restaurants the town, as and throughout is guaranteed. the fun where and other establishments is an essential night out forA visit to “Benidorm Palace” feathers an array show: glitter, dinner and a high-quality top international artists make up of music and colour, throughout is renowned which show, this award-winning complemented by social These shows are Europe. during the Christmas period, asevents and special galas entertainers singers and well as concerts by renowned the year. throughout unique to the town is “Molino deAnother popular show drag queen artists, cabaret, Benidorm” with the best comedy and fantasy. provide Large outdoor concerts in winter and summer manyexcellent entertainment in Benidorm, attracting famous national and international artists. andThe Benidorm Low Cost Festival started in 2010 has since become a major event on the summer The town is filled with music with a list festival circuit. the national and international artists from of prestigious with three scene. Concerts take place in an outdoor arena with non-stop performances over stage areas, different day event. the three

Leisure Over the last 60 years Benidorm has grown Benidorm has grown Over the last 60 years into a successful leisure resort to satisfy the needs resort into a successful leisure of all. Benidorm offers Young and Old alike a range of and Old alike a range Young of all. Benidorm offers be forgotten until the next visit! experiences that will not of customs,Once again, the rich combination the unique hedonistic and and people create cultures of the town of Benidorm, where cosmopolitan character is something for everyone. there nightclubs offering disco-pubs, avant-garde Numerous the the best DJs and late night entertainment reflect neversparkling nightlife to be enjoyed in the town that Levante sleeps. With to showcase new trends, areas out ….. andbeach is the place to go for the perfect night breakfast also the ideal place to welcome the sunrise with on the seafront. a wide variety of establishments In the Rincon de L’Oix, visitors with menus, cocktails and music cater for foreign of the countries of origin. the tastes and trends reflecting

Terra Mítica Mundomar A park of fun and adrenalin- Is a complete marine and fuelled rides where, as well exotic animal park. Flamingos, as adventure and fun, visitors parrots, dolphins combined can learn about ancient with spectacular performances, Mediterranean civilizations: restaurants, picnic areas and Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia a fabulous viewing point for and The Islands. Water rides, unforgettable experiences! mechanical rides, the largest wooden rollercoaster in Europe and, the “Phoenix” free fall of 60 m or the new attractions (Infinity and Inferno) ensure more than one visit to this huge park! Aqualandia Is the largest water park in Europe and is ideal for all ages. Experience the Niagara, zig-zags, Theme kamikaze, black-hole, wave Parks pools, shows ... and much more!

Terra Natura Aqua Natura 320,000 m2 you can experience Has over 1000m of vertiginous a unique environment with more slides, a wave pool, solarium, than 1,500 animals of 200 Spa and special swimming areas different species (50 endangered) for children of different ages. and 2,500 examples of flora in Ideal for a day out for the whole authentically recreated habitats, family with fun and guaranteed offering a new generation of excitement. wildlife park. More info: More 96 681 30 03 www.visitbenidorm.es [email protected] Department of Tourism

Fiestas Benidorm is a multicultural town and home to people from many town and home to people from Benidorm is a multicultural parts of Europe who have chosen to live here. This explains why This explains here. who have chosen to live parts of Europe Benidorm hosts so many festivals of different traditions and origins. traditions and festivals of different Benidorm hosts so many The longest established events are traditional local fiestas, such as the traditional events are The longest established in honour of the Virgin Saint Fiestas (November), of Suffrage Benidorm Patron the staging of the Finding of the Virgin highlights are: and St James whose main region), in a special touristic fiesta of interest (declared of Suffrage fireworks display. of flowers, parade of floats and a grand offering (January) with the procession The festive calendar also includes Saint Antoni (May), of “peuet”; Saint Isidre and blessing of animals and the traditional dance the pilgrimage to the hermitage in carts; The Virgin the of Carmen (July) with viewpoint of the Saint Jaimes(July), a traditional festival at the sea procession; Castle and “peuet” dancing. a wide range of cultures complemented by celebrations from These events are Carnival, Day (February), Las the year: Valentine’s and customs throughout John (June), Moors of Saint Bonfires Day (March), St. Patrick’s Fallas (March), Region day), Halloween, and Christians (October), the 9th of October (Valencia or the Day of the Inmaculada Concepcion (December) Fuentes del Algar Polop La Vila Joiosa Valencia Surrounding areas There are so many excursions and places to visit easily from Benidorm. The towns and villages nearby offer beautiful panoramic views and scenery: La Vila Joyosa, with its colourful houses (Declared a place of cultural public interest) and the Chocolate Museum; Guadalest and its views over the reservoir and its museums; the old town of , Callosa d’en Sarria and the Fountains of Algar. With other nearby towns such as Valencia, and Elche, we offer visitors an extensive cultural experience. Alicante del Ayuntamiento de Benidorm / Fran Pérez Diseño y Maquetación: Departamento de e Imagen del Ayuntamiento de la Costa Blanca de Turismo por cortesía del Patronato Fotos municipios Costa Blanca: Rafa Pérez Guadalest El Albir (Alfaz del Pi) Altea Elche visitbenidorm.es facebook.com/visitbenidorm @visitbenidorm