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Benidorm weather forecast and travel guide by Cheaperholidays.com.
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Costa Blanca holiday guide and weather forecast 
A holiday to the Costa Blanca or 'White Coast' is mainland Spain's most popular year-round holiday destination, including not only lively Benidorm but other well-developed resorts, and also the elegant provincial capital Alicante.
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The holiday sun seems to shine every day on the Costa Blanca with her white sandy beaches; The holiday resort of Benidorm has over 5km ofthe best beaches on Spain Costa resort, and most of them are south facing enabling you to catch the sun for the longest period of time.
Every type of water-sport is available from Scuba diving water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, pedaloes, golf and tennis, for the more active among you.
 Food: All tastes can find themselves well catered for. From Traditional Tapas and Paella to an array of restaurants covering every type of British favourite dish. Local Fish and Seafood is cheap and reliable 'Jamon Serrano' cured ham seems to be popular too.
Nightlife: Benidorm is where the partying can go on all night if you want it to, with extensive restaurants, pubs, and discos. Things tend to be quieter towards Benidorm’s north and south.
Shopping: With shops for everyone from Lladro porcelain, jewellery rugs and perfume. Try Altea for leather and lace and, if you have a shoe fetish, Alicante is the place to head for.
Days out: Why not visit Spain’s third Largest City Valencia, with its Cathedral said to hold the Holy Chalice, or take a trip to the home of Lladro for some authentic bargains. Or splash out at the Aqualandia Water Park. Or for a more relaxing day out visit the ancient town of Guadalest and its Castle, or the breathtaking Algar falls.
Costa Blanca holiday resorts
Benidorm Rows of shops selling beach buckets and flip-flops line the sea front of Benidorm, the Costa Blanca’s largest and liveliest resort town where hordes of tourists throng the streets 24 hours a day. Of the thousands who come to holiday here on the town’s three miles (five km) of white sandy beaches each year, many have stayed and purchased apartments in the numerous blocks that now dot the skyline. Benidorm, north of Alicante, is the party capital of the Costa Blanca with an unrivalled nightlife and a daytime carnival-like beach culture. Remnants of Benidorm’s historic past are now well hidden, but tucked into the Casco Antiguo section are the ruins of a castle built in the 14th century to fend off Berber pirates. Benidorm’s spectacular sunsets are best viewed from the castle’s ‘mirador’ (balcony). The place to see and be seen in the town however is the Playa de Levante, a two-mile (three km) boardwalk lined with trendy cafes and bars.
Terra Mitica Situated on the outskirts of Benidorm, Terra Mitica is Spain’s largest theme park and, with its rides, shows, restaurants and shops, can be a great day out for all the family. Its latest attraction is the Tizona – an inverted roller coaster that reaches speeds of 62mph (100kmh) and heights of more than 100ft (31m) with visitors suspended beneath the track.
Altea Away from the madding crowds of Benidorm, the peaceful town of Altea offers plenty of amenities for those who prefer a less frenetic beach holiday, without the glitz, glamour and gusto. Of all the towns on the Costa Blanca, Altea is probably the one that remains the least exploited and overdeveloped, where daily life remains uninterrupted by tourists and huge hotels have yet to be built. Altea has a long jetty and attractive walkway fronting a calm stretch of shoreline with pebbly beaches encircling the town. The town’s central Plaza de la Iglesia leads onto narrow cobblestone streets and offers beautiful Mediterranean views.
Elche For a change from beaches, just 12 miles (19km) inland west of Alicante is Europe’s only palm forest, forming a lush oasis around the city of Elche (Elx). The city boasts several beautiful parks and public gardens. The Parque Municipal is one of the most popular, festooned with palm trees, grassy promenades and children’s playgrounds. Most beautiful is the Hort del Cura, filled with shade trees and bright flower beds. Elche can be reached by an hourly train service from Alicante, or by regular bus connections.
Events: Benidorm Fiesta runs from 11th-15th November. There are Easter parades and a carnival at the beginning of March.
Albir
A relaxing resort with an attractive gently-shelving pebble beach, Albir has a fine selection of cafes, restaurants, shops and bars, plenty of local facilities and a laid-back friendliness that the whole family's sure to enjoy.
Cala Finestrat
Less than 3km from Benidorm, Cala Finestrat is ideal if you're looking for a peaceful base within easy reach of livelier day and night-time options. Its small sandy cove and good selection of cafes, bars and shops are becoming more popular every year. |
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