A Guide to Benidorm
Benidorm is a coastal city located in the comarca of La Marina Baja. It is a very busy tourist destination, by far the largest on the Costa Blanca, and while some may find it a bit overwhelming, it is a great place to find not only serious summer festivities but also a great location from which to explore a lot of what the northern Costa Blanca has to offer.
Hot Summers
To quote another write-up about Benidorm, Benidorm, north of Alicante, is the party capital of the Costa Blanca with an unrivalled nightlife and a daytime carnival-like beach culture.
Benidorm has a permanent population of 61,352 (2002 census) inhabitants, however in the summer this number can exceed half a million people, making it one of the most important holiday resorts in Spain.
A small fishing village until the 1960's, today Benidorm stands out for its hotel industry, beaches and summer life, skyscrapers (Benidorm has more skyscrapers, 35m +, than any other city in Europe except for London and Milan) and has a cosmopolitan feel. Benidorm has three major beaches, each of which has a blue flag: Levante, Poniente and Mal Pas (a blue flag is the maximum rank granted by the European Union).
Things to See and Do in Benidorm
No matter what your taste you will likely find something for you in and around Benidorm. Not only does the local area have a lot to offer, but the city has great access to both Alicante (45 minutes) and Valencia (70 minutes) as well as the interior of the Marina Alta and Baja. So whether your taste is cosmopolitan city or countryside, you will enjoy the area.
See and Do in Benidorm
Benidorm has so much to offer that it deserves a website of it's own to cover what is available, and there are many to choose from. Two good places to start would be VirtualTourists' Benidorm Travel Guide, and then Things to do in and around Benidorm. For something shorter, check out World Travels' Benidorm Travel Guide.
Getting to and From Benidorm
The fastest and easiest way to get Benidorm is by plane to Alicante, a destination from many locations in Europe. Transfers to Benidorm can be arranged by several methods including your own Private Benidorm Transfers, car hire, buses and taxis..
More Information
A good place to start would be the official tourism site for Benidorm, provided by the Comunidad Valenciana.
The aforementioned Benidorm Spotlight is a great Benidorm Holiday Guide. This extensive website offers advice about things to do in Benidorm, hotel reviews, photos maps and cultural information.
The Benidorm Travel Guide provided by Virtual Tourist should be on your list as well, as it offers independent reviews by members covering many aspects of Benidorm.