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History:

This town has Arabic origins and until the beginning of this century was a fishing village. Benidorm's grand transformation began in the 50's. Its population experienced a large development, the rhythm of the construction of buildings increased considerably and the affluence of visitors, which until then had been limited to the summer season, became permanent all year round.

The secret behind why Benidorm is a tourist town "by excellence" resides in its fine sandy beaches, the special microclimate that it has all year round, its modern buildings and broad streets, as well as its vast hotel industry and the endless leisure alternatives. All these features make Benidorm into a city, where you can enjoy yourself all day every day of the year, which enjoys an average 4 million visitors every season.

Beaches

"Levante" Beach:

The most popular one.
Blue Flag.
2.000 metres long and 66m wide.

"Poniente" Beach:

Promenade with palm trees.
Blue Flag.
2.974 metres long and 80m wide.

"El Mal Pas" ("Bad Passage") Bay:

This bay is between the two most important beaches of Benidorm (Poniente and Levante). It is a quiet beach overlooking the "Castle's" viewpoint and the port.
Blue Flag.
120m. long and 15m wide.

"Ti Ximo" ("Uncle Ximo´s) Bay:

Small wild bay next to the Levante Beach. It is rocky and suitable for the practice of scuba diving.
It is 70m long and 6m wide.

Gastronomy

Benidorm´s cuisine is a mixture between the cooking influences of fishermen, the Valencian region, Arabs, and also other cultures. Merchant sailors brought their customs to this town, which resulted in a great variety of dishes.

Some of the most typical dishes in this area are:

• Thick rice soup with red mullets and pumpkin.
• Rice with beans and turnips.
• "A banda" rice (rice with seafood and served with "alioli").
• Alioli (garlic mayonnaise).
• "Poor man's" style fish casserole.
• Rice with anchovies and spinach.
• "Pebrot" (typical dish made with peppers).
• Stuffed squid.

 
Some speciality desserts that can be found are sweet potato pastries and "Saint Blas" buns that are made with eggs, almonds, flour, cinnamon, lemon and olive oil.

Another typical dish is "Coca", which is a delicious savoury flat pastry that can either be garnished with vegetables and fish, or with vegetables and different types of sausages.

Fiestas

Benidorm is considered as the town with the largest amount of "fiestas" worldwide, seeing that not only it celebrates its local festivities, but also those encouraged by its residents from all over Spain:

• 5th January: Three Kings´ Procession.
• 17th January: Saint Anthony Abad (at the Sanz Chapel).
• February: Carnival.
• 16th March: Commemoration of the finding of the "Sufragio" (Suffrage) Virgin.
• From 16th to 19th March: "Las Fallas" (The most important Valencian fiestas, in honour to Saint Joseph).
• March/April: Easter.
• 7th May: Commemoration of "Carta Pobla".
• June: "Corpus" Pilgrimage (a traditional Andalusian fiesta).
• 24th June: Saint John's bonfire night festivity.
• 7th July: Saint Fermín.
• 16th July: Carmen´s fiestas.
• 25th July: Saint James, Benidorm's patron saint.
• 7th and 8th of September: Astoria's regional fiestas.
• 9th September: Virgin of Covadonga´s Pilgrimage.
• From 29th September to 2nd October: Moors and Christians Fiesta.
• November: Benidorm´s fiestas (in honour to the "Sufragio" Virgin and Saint James).
• 3rd weekend of November: "The Artichoke" fiesta.
• Between 20th and 31st December, Christmas celebrations.

Places of interest and excursions

One of the most emblematic places in Benidorm is "The Castle´s Viewpoint" that separates the two main beaches of Benidorm, and that is also commonly known as the "Balcony of the Mediterranean". Additionally, Benidorm´s harbour can be accessed from this place, where various nautical activities are carried out, and where Benidorm´s Island boat trip, also known as "The Journalists´ Island", departs from.

Visitors should also visit the following places:

• Saint Jaime´s Church.
• Benidorm´s old town streets.
• Elche's Park.
• Aigüera's Park.
• Levante Beach Promenade
• Poniente Beach Promenade
• Sierra Helada's Cross

 
There are several street markets in our city with a great afluence of tourists due to the variety of products that they offer:

• Foietes Street market: located beside Foietes Sports Centre. Every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. approximately.
• Pueblo Street market: located next to the Hotel Servigroup Pueblo Benidorm. Every Thursday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m approximately.
• El Cisne flea market: typical antiques market, located on N-332 Road, Km.124 next to Benisol Camping. Every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m approximately.

 
Street markets in cities nearby that are very similar but offer typical products of each locality:

• Monday: Callosa d'Ensarriá, La Nucia.
• Tuesday: Altea.
• Wednesday: Polop, El Campello.
• Thursday: Villajoyosa.
• Friday: Finestrat, Alfaz del Pi.
• Saturday: Calpe.
• Sunday: La Nucia.

 
Just a few kilometers from Benidorm there are various coastal towns that are worth visiting. The most attractive are:

• Altea: the Church's Square (at the top of the town) that holds a summer artisan street market, the port and the maritime promenade.
• El Albir - Alfaz del Pi: its Film Festival (summer) and the maritime promenade with an artisan street market (in summer).
• Calpe: "Peñón de Ifach" natural reserve and the port.
• Villajoyosa: the old town, the port and the maritime promenade.
• Alicante: the maritime promenade, the port, the old town, the shopping area, etc.
• Tabarca's Island: boat trips available from Benidorm.

 
Inland and along the mountains, beautiful traditional villages can be found:

• Guadalest Castle.
• Algar Waterfalls (Callosa d'En Sarria).
• Canelobre Caves (Busot).
• Elche.
• Castle trip: Novelda, Petrel, Sax, Villena, Biar, Xátiva,...

Theme Parks

Aqualandia:
The greatest water park in Europe, located in Benidorm, a perfect place to enjoy water rides.
www.aqualandia.net

Mundomar:
A paradise of nature. Next to Aqualandia.
www.mundomar.es

Terra Mítica:
Travel to Egypt, Rome, Greece, Iberia and the Mediterranean Islands.
www.terramiticapark.com

Terra Natura:
Travel around the typical villages of Asia, America and Europe.
www.terranatura.com

Shows and Leisure

Benidorm Palace.
Variety show, with international performances.
www.benidormpalace.es

Medieval Tournament.
Dinner-show. Enjoy a Medieval dinner with Alfaz del Pi´s Castle Counts, whilst knights fight to defend their honour and prevent being sent to the Dungeons of Terror.
www.desafiomedieval.com

Foso del Terror (Dungeons of terror).
Attraction where you will walk through the scary dungeons of Alfaz's Medieval Castle that will make you experience great moments of terror.
www.fosodelterror.com

Molino Benidorm.
Comical-musical drag queen show.

Casino Mediterráneo
www.casinomediterraneo.es

Sports and activities

Benidorm is an ideal place to practice water sports, due to its beautiful coast and warm temperatures:

• Sailing
• Water skiing
• Fishing
• Diving
• Scuba diving
• Windsurfing

 
You can also practice other sports such as:

• Tennis
• Squash
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Horse riding
• Golf
• Karting
• Bowling
• "Pelota Valenciana" (regional sport )
• Football
• Basketball
• Athletics

Transports

AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICES FROM AND TO EL ALTET (ALICANTE) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Grupo Alsa (Enatcar-Ubesa):

From the numerous services that it offers to different destinations, must be highlighted its daily service to/from El Altet International Airport (the nearest to Benidorm).
For further information visit their website www.alsa.es

Shuttle Direct, Viajes Alameda:

This company offers private transfers, as well as shared and group transfers to/from various national and international airports.
For further information visit their website www.shuttledirect.com

Holidaytaxis.com, Onholiday Group:

This company can organise airport transfers for all group sizes anywhere in the world. They also organise private taxis, minibuses for groups and low cost bus transfers.
For further information visit their website http://www.holidaytaxis.com

Resorthoppa.com:

This company offers shuttle and private transfer services to/from many airports worldwide.
For further information visit their website http://www.resorthoppa.com

LOCAL BUSES:

Llorente Bus, Grupo Avanza:

This company runs Benidorm's local bus transport, also offering services to nearby towns such as: Alfaz del Pí, Altea, El Albir, Finestrat y Guadalest.
For further information visit their website www.urbanosdebenidorm.com

BUSES:

Grupo Alsa (Enatcar-Ubesa):

This transport company offers routes to different destinations within the region of Valencia, as well as daily national routes to cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, etc. It also offers services to some international destinations.
For further information visit their website www.alsa.es

Bilman Bus:

This transport company offers regular services linking Cantabria, Vizcaya, Álava, La Rioja, Guipúzcoa and Navarra with Teruel and other cities within the region of Valencia and Murcia.
For further information visit their website www.bilmanbus.es

Grupo Autobuses Jiménez:

This company provides routes to cities in the Northeast and East of Spain, joining from Miranda del Ebro to Murcia.
For further information visit their website www.grupo-jimenez.com

INTERNACIONAL BUSES:

Eurolines:

Regular transport company that offers national and international routes.
For further information visit their website www.eurolines.es

TAXIS:

Radio-Taxi / Euro-Taxi Benidorm:

Taxi company available 24 hours a day with numerous taxi stops situated in different points of Benidorm.
For further information call 0034 96 586 18 18 or 0034 96 586 26 26

TRAINS:

TRAM - Metropolitano de Alicante, F.G.V (Train services of the Region of Valencia):

The route from Alicante to Denia travels through the North coastline of the province of Alicante, with a distance of a 100 kilometres and 40 stops. In summer there is also a night service called "El transnochador" (The all nighter).
For further information visit their website www.fgvalicante.com

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Office:

Avda. Martínez Alejos, 16.
Tel: 96.585.13.11
Fax: 96.680.88.58

Tourist Information Office:

Avda. Europa s/n.
Tel : 96.586.00.95

Benidorm's official website:

www.benidorm.org

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