Benidorm

Benidorm | Costa Blanca

Benidorm - a Mecca for the fun-loving British holidaymaker - sprawls happily up the hills and off into the horizon. Developed from a tiny fishing village, it is now one of the cleanest and most popular resorts in the Mediterranean. New York-style high-rise buildings greet you and the resort is well-planned and maintained to 'high standards. There's also an attractive old town to explore. The excellent Levante Beach is hugely popular and near to most hotels while neighbouring Poniente Beach acts as a quieter retreat if you really want to get away from it all. Benidorm's streets are packed with bars and eateries: you can dine on fish and chips chop suey, bratwurst or paella and drink sangria, lager or pina colada. The old town brims with more traditional Spanish restaurants and cafes where you can sample tapas dishes and fresh fish cooked 'a la plancha' on the grill.