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Little more than half-an-hour away from the international airport of EL ALTET and within one-and-a-half hours of Valencia, Benidorm is located on the Mediterranean coast sitting on a beautiful bay that faces south and is divided into two beaches by the rocky headland where the old castle is to be found. It is surrounded in other directions by mountain chains that protect it from the cold easterly and northely winds, this enjoying microclimate is particulary mild, especially in spring, autumn and winter. Temperatures remain higher than in other parts of the coastline. Many local tourist attractions for the entire family. Many hotels near the center. Summer sports and spectacular sights of the countryside for those who likes active holidays and whose family enjoys the seacoast. Conveniently located and easily accessible in the city. Your spanish holiday can be complete with your choose between a great number of activities waiting for you: lovely walking trips in the mountains, fishing excursions, glof courses, bowling, mini-golf, water entertainment park, water-skiing by boat or by cable, floating docks, sailing, scuba-diving and all outdoor activities thanks the exceptional climate. Enjoy the nice and fine sandy blue-flag beach of Benidorm considered one of the eight best beaches in the world. Try the mediterranean gastronomy, one of the healthiest diets invented by man: start trying the great variety of rice dishes available: with a fish dish, with rabbit and snails, with vegetables or the typical stews with meatballs, the «widow's pot», seafood, scampi, artisan almond ice-creams … Enjoy the feast of the Moors and Christians, the Holy Week celebrations, the bonfires called Les Fogueres, processions, battles and parades, the smell of gunpowder throughout the year. See the extensive variety of locally crafted wares typical products from each of the towns of the Costa Blanca, ceramics, basketry, palm leaf ornaments, embroidery, dolls and toys, blankets. Visit the museum home from the poet Miguel Hernández, the cloisters of Santo Domingo, the museums contain sculptures by Salzillo, paintings by Velázquez and El Greco. Admire the treasure of Villena and the remarkable stone bust of the Dama de Elche of iberian art. The Modernist Museum of Novelda, the Miniatures Museum of Guadalest. The Costa Blanca provides an interesting alternative to the fun and sun of the coastline. The Caves of Canalobre. The Toy Museum in Ibi. The fortress of Sagunto that held the acoso of the romains. The casinos of Monte Picayo and Villajoyosa. The cities of Alicante and Valencia. Children funfair and the Dolphins. Barbecue dinner with the flavour of the Middle Age. Spanish courses for foreigners, Film Festivals, Concerts, the International Song Festival, the International Footwear Fair… |
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