Any one ever been to benidorm any feedback welcome?

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LadyTraveller

okay okay... this lady has asked for info but some of the comments here I think are a little unhelpful so lets see what we can do to help her here...

Benidorm was until 50 years ago just a small fishing village, now it's a huge sprawling resort full of high rise hotels & apts.

The resort has two beaches: Levante in the new town and Poniente in the old town. Benidorm is known for its never ending nightlife and during the summer months is favoured by young singles and couples and families. In the winter from October - April the resort is preferred by retired couples. The high rise hotels specialise in bulk bookings, and most are around the 2/3* level.
There are also a number of hostels and apartment buildings.

A short distance from Benidorm is Terramitica, a huge theme park with attractions and rides. Its quite a gruelling day out in the heat as there is little shade and no transport to get around the park- it's all on foot I'm afraid. But if you like this kind of thing it's worth a go.

Holidaymakers will never be short of things to do in Benidorm - there's an open air market every wednesday, an entertainment centre with live shows, Aitana Safari park and all the usual watersports, bars, clubs and shops.

For more details on attractions.. check out this link...

http://www.benidorm-spotlight.com/guide.htm

Heres a useful link to see what others say...

http://www.tripadvisor.com/GoListDetail-i2630-Benidorm_For_All.html

http://www.myholidayreport.com/resort/Spain/Costa+Blanca/Benidorm

Benidorm is loved by many many people. Yes, it's a bit like Blackpool with sun, but lots of people like that sort of thing.

I'd say that the flat area of the new town is the best place to be, as some of the other, cheaper areas are dark and not safe at night.

The seafront buildings are run down with graffitti, in high season it's noisy. Its very "honky tonk" and if you're Scottish you'll know exactly what I mean! LOL
Its more Danny La Rue than Naomi Campbell and there are some places that are so closely packed together that you can almost touch the next hotels balcony from yours!

Still, it's remained popular- I think it's very overpriced- Benidorm is not a cheap holiday- some of the holidays there are dearer than going to the Carribean, but we shouldn't knock it till we've tried it.

Have a great time!

Nikita

Yes I know it well - my parents live 20 mins inland from there. Depending what you are looking for really. If you are a young Brit looking for some cheap loud nightlife the British way - you've found the right place. Benidorm was the Ibiza of the 80's apparently. There are loads of bars (for young and old) and tons of nightclubs which get packed out in summer. The beaches are beautiful and very safe. The city has a mixture of Spanish and British residents and their accompanying tapas/british restaurants. There is loads to do for families. Nearby is a fantastic sea world complex (dolphin and sea lion shows, all set against the mountains overlooking the beautiful mediterranean), can't recall the name. There is also a water park with pools and slides, great fun for everybody. Again, the name I forget sorry, but its very wellknown there. There are also nearby towns with a very Spanish, cultural feel. My favourite is Guadalest - 20 minutes into the mountains - the sight of an old fortification and a beautiful quaint village steeped in history. There are beautiful walks in the moutains, you can hire 4-wheel drive vehicles/go moutain climbing/hire bikes. Be sure to also visit the towns of Althea and Kalpe (resembles Rock of Gibraltar without the accompanying high prices). Basically, Benidorm is a great base for all the family to enjoy the local beaches and nearby attractions and beautiful mountain scenery. I love it there.

nealo d

I'd have to agree with Sunlover. Benidorm gets a bad bad rap, but the bottom line is that it has pretty much everything you want. Others have listed the Theme parks etc so I won't go there. Actually the 'Blackpool in the sun' area is really just a couple of streets; if that's all people have seen of Benidorm, it's because they were stoatin' about getting pissed there, and didn't go to the quaint old town, didn't stroll along the sea-front of Playa Levante on a warm evening, didn't hop on a bus to Altea, Cala Finestrat, Alfaz or Viljoiyosa. Or take the train up through the mountains to beautiful Guadelest or Gata de Gorgos, or Alicante (nice little City-good food, cool bars, excellent shopping)They didn't notice that as well as Brits, there were people from all over Europe to meet, most especially from Spain.(in Summer Spanish holiday-makers outnumber the foreigners ten-to-one). The thing is, it's all the bad stuff,all the good stuff, and lots of other stuff besides, and a great centre to explore what is a surprisingly diverse and lovely area. Go

pmgled

depends what you want out of your holiday, People seem to go to the ares if they are going on a drinking holiday or all inclusive. There are more places inspain than benidorm but unfortunately some people go to benidorm and feel that the whole of spain is the same. IF you are wanting a little more relaxing then try south costa blanca.

sunlover

Benidorm has everything you need on holiday. Sun good beaches, shops etc. There are night clubs and restaurants galore. I love Benidorm in the winter, always mild weather and to lunch out along the front is very pleasant. I have lived in Spain many years and think Benidorm has a reputation that is quite unjust. There's always an element of drunken kids but not that many as portrayed. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a cheap holiday for the family.

If you like a good night out you will love it , there are plenty
of quiet places also , look out for pick pockets ... enjoy .

stewart_prsn

yeah its england, lot of hen an stag dos at weekends.. keep out the big bars at night.. you better in your hotel flamingo at night with the child.. during the day is lots and lots of shops bars etc.. beach is nice... oldtown is nice but busy be carefull with the kid,, dont go to the market thats on 2 times a week not with the child.... its full of locals and gypos pushing standing on ya no what i mean.. salou is much better.. book a thomsons super family holiday there are great!! i been a single dad for years and my son loved the clubs...
it gives ya a break 2/3 times a day...
i just was in beni for the first time ever in april..
my sons 14 now so it was ok for us.. and i am sure you will have a great time your hotel is great so dont worry kisses

Hunny

It's Britain in the sun, you'll find lots of sunburnt people and pubs playing football matches

john k

Probably 500,000 brits will visit Benidorm this year, (possibly the most visited Spanish resort) this has with it the expected destruction of Spanish culture and the desent into the Essex fish & chip resort loved by brits.
You may love it ! I don't.

Englishcad

Just like Croydon, but with more sun.

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