Living There
If you had visited Benidorm in Spain in the 1960s, you would have been in the midst of a small fishing hamlet. Today’s Benidorm is a place which is:
- known for its hospitality industry
- bountiful beaches
- an international song and music Festival
- shopping opportunities and
- theme parks as well.
Small wonder then that a lot of people plan a holiday in Benidorm! Among many other things, Benidorm is known for its beaches and it is one of the biggest reasons why people flock to this Spanish town to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy themselves.
The beaches of Benidorm
Benidorm boasts of around 4 miles of beautiful beaches and clear and crystalline waters as well. There are plenty of hotels and lodges, at various budgets, that you can find situated on the various beaches itself. So, before you plan your trip to Benidorm, it would be useful for you to go through different travel websites and check out which lodging facility offers you the closest access to the beaches. The fabulous combination of sun and sand should put you in a great mood during the holiday at Benidorm.
What beaches to visit?
While there are plenty of beaches at Benidorm, you may like to visit:
- Poniente
- Levante and
Levante is known for its wonderful opportunities of water sports. You can enjoy activities such as swinging bridges and even a wet playground! You will love Poniente for its relative quietness. Malpas is a pretty, small beach and offers you a view of the castle cliffs.
Theme parks
Another reason why people visit Benidorm is because of its theme parks such as Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar. Each of these theme parks is built around a specific attraction. So, if you would like to go to a theme park which is geared towards children, then you must visit Mundomar. If it is the love of animals that interests you a lot then you must think of visiting Terra Natura. There are also the wonderful performances at Terra Mitica and the water slides of Aqua Natura.
Adventurous holidays – Holidays in Benidorm!
Benidorm is a fabulous holiday destination also because it offers you plenty of outdoor activities and adventure sports. You can choose sports according to the terrain or you can choose sports according to your interests. For instance, a jeep safari could take you through the magnificent Costa Blanca mountain range.
You could also go scuba diving and canoeing. There is also the opportunity to go paragliding and do a mountain bike tour as well. Benidorm is also perfect for people who want to try various kinds of adventure sports for the very first time. Trained and qualified instructors will ensure that you have an experience that you will never forget.
Benidorm is also known for its abundance of eating establishments. You can enjoy almost every cuisine from around the world in this holiday town. From traditional Mediterranean diet to exotic Indian and Mexican diet – you can relish it all. Do not miss on the opportunity to have fresh seafood as well.
