Benidorm's beaches and many leisure facilities has made it the Costa Blanca's main tourist area. It boasts some of the best beaches in Europe, with 3 miles of fine sand which is cleaned daily, the quality of the services and activities, and the clear water being the main reasons why it attracts so many visitors. Since the 1950's Benidorm has changed dramatically in its appearance, once a small fishing village it is now a sprawl of skyscrapers and hotels. Benidorm has cleaned up its act since the 80's and now the young British holiday makers and 'larger louts' who gave it a bad name are no longer the majority of the tourists to this town. Now you will find more and more elderly holiday makers from England, Germany and Northern Spain come to Benidorm.
The
Playa de Levante (the sunrise beach) is located 2 kilometres from the
old town centre, the Sierra Gelada and the Ricón de Loix. The
Playa de Poniente (the sunset beach) is located on the edge of the old
town centre, near the Finestrat cove. There is also a smaller bay between
the two main beaches and another smaller beach at La Cala de Finestrat.
The historical centre is located around the Canfali vantage point, which
is the most emblematic image of Benidorm with a white stone balcony
and a vantage point.
All
tastes and activities are catered for: gastronomy, music, culture, excursions
through the region and cinema.
Walks can be taken in the Parque de Elche, excursions taken to the Sierra
Gelada, you can go swimming on the best beaches of the Costa Blanca,
go to the cinema, visit the Aquatic Park, eat and drink in restaurants
for all budgets, and practise sports such as sailing and diving and
also enjoy the nightlife.
Local Fiestas
February: Carneval
16th to 19th March: Fallas de San José
24th June: Hogueras de San Juan
July: San Fermín
July:San Cristóbal
July: Fiesta de Carmen
July: San Jaime
September: Fiesta de Asturias
September: Fiesta de "la Vendimia"
September: Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians)
October: Fiesta de Imalsa II
October: Fiesta de Roser
November: Honors of " Virgen del Sufragio and San Jaime"
November: Fiesta de "la Carxofa"