Guide to Benidorm

The Puig Campana rising in the western horizon towers even the tallest high-rise illuminating at night against the mirrored water; a lovelorn giant once pulled a piece out of the mountain and created a small island off of its shores, as his spirit lives on; the remnants of an Arabic influence white and blue mosaic castle remains above the highest cliff off its coast in town. The largest tourist destination with an average of 6 million visitors a year on the Costa Blanca is none other than the famed Benidorm.

Where else can you lose yourself but in Benidorm? Not like other resorts along the coast, Benidorm is not a newly made. Benidorm was slated for tourism since the early 1960s while it was just a small fishing port centred near its ancient domed church at the Plaza del Castillo. It is still possible to see the old town''s elements of traditional ways of life still in existence. Here the fishermen still sport the area''s traditional garb as their grandfathers once did.

Since the first piling was placed it has remained ever popular for Europeans and Spaniards alike. It is none stop party time for singles, delightful beaches theme parks and activities for families and even has a movie house that plays films in English.

Popular artists will make Benidorm a stop on their tours and no matter the season, concerts, art shows and live performances satisfies the mood for any personal taste.

For those seeking the quality action at night, you will find plenty of clubs and discos to select from, so you can dance the night away.

For those seeking Vegas, Lido type shows; Benidorm Palace is the answer.

Restaurants are never a problem providing a variety of cuisines and prices to suit. Eating out can range from a typical tapas bar to cafeterias to fine dining, whether Spanish, Indian, British or Italian. The choices are unlimited for your palate.

An ultimate spot to view all of Benidorm as it is the heart of the old town. It actually splits the wonderful sand beaches of Benidorm in half. Facing north you will see the livelier Playa Levante for its entire length of 2km. This beach limits auto traffic along the promenade that is pedestrian friendly.

South of the old town stands the 3km long Playa Poniente. It also professes fine pale sand and crystal clear water but it is quieter than its counterpart to the north. If you head further south, you will come across some even quieter coves that are perfect to pack a picnic lunch and allowing you to forget the urban landscape.

It is the ideal location not only for a holiday in Benidorm but its close proximity to historical sights of numerous castles and untouched nature as presented by the National Parks. What’s more, the infrastructure in Benidorm is the best along the Costa Blanca with buses, taxis and trains. You can actually do without an auto.

Remember, there is only one thing to do to get over the post-holiday blues when you return from Benidorm; Book another One!

Benidorm is so vast that a complete directory for it can be visited at: www.benidorm.com