| Benidorm is situated on the Costa Blanca on the east | | | | There are plenty of gift shops in Benidorm, again |
| coast of Spain. It is probably the Costa Blanca's | | | | aimed at the British holiday maker with prices in the |
| liveliest resort town and has long been a favourite | | | | resort being relatively cheap, especially on alcohol and |
| with British visitors embarking on a holiday in Spain. | | | | cigarettes. As with many areas of Spain, leather |
| Benidorm offers a variety of things to see and do | | | | goods are prolific and of good value in Benidorm as |
| and has something to offer for most holiday makers. | | | | are items of jewellery, bags and shoes. |
| One of Benidorms strongest assets is its award | | | | The busy nightlife is another of Benidorms highlights |
| winning beaches. There are two beaches in Benidorm | | | | with something available for everyone. There are all |
| which together stretch for nearly three miles. The | | | | sorts of live shows and bands, karaoke, bingo and |
| beaches are named Lavante and Poniente (Spanish | | | | adult entertainment available as well as a hoard of |
| for sunrise and sunset respectively) and are | | | | bars and clubs that will appeal to younger tourists. |
| consistently voted amongst the cleanest and most | | | | Many of the restaurants in Benidorm are geared |
| popular beaches in Europe. There is a great variety | | | | towards the British tourist, so expect to find plenty |
| of watersports available from the beaches including | | | | of places serving the usual British food as well as the |
| banana boat rides, parasailing and scuba diving. | | | | expected fast food joints and Chinese and Indian |
| Other attractions in Benidorm include the waterparks | | | | restaurants. For those looking to try some authentic |
| on the outskirts of the town and also Terra Mitica, | | | | Spanish cuisine, there are several bars and |
| Spain's largest theme park. For those wishing to | | | | restaurants offering tapas and locally caught seafood |
| explore further afield, Alicante 25 miles north of | | | | along the old harbour. |
| Benidorm is the main town in the Costa Blanca and | | | | If you are looking for an authentic Spanish |
| has a variety of places of interest for holiday | | | | experience from your holiday in Spain then Benidorm |
| makers, while coach tours to the thousand year old | | | | is probably not the best choice for you as many |
| mountain fortress of Guadalest are also popular. The | | | | have likened it to England in the sun. But if you are |
| Costa Blanca region is also famous for its golf and | | | | looking for entertainment, nightlife and fun in the sun, |
| there are over fifteen 18-hole golf courses within a | | | | it may just be an ideal destination. |
| couple of hour's drive of Benidorm. | | | | |