Welcome to Benidorm

The Costa Blanca gets its name from the beautiful white sandy beaches that lazily stretch out along this magnificent coastline.

The Costa Blanca has definitely become anex-pat´s  paradise!. Benidorm is where you’ll find a variety of people both young and old all year round! THEME PARKS AND BEACHES, and abundance of varied entertainment along with it’s Mild Climate has people returning year after year…after year. Many will agree that Benidorm is the heart of the Costa Blanca.

Snuggled neatly below the mountains, protected and sheltered from the north winds and rain, Benidormcan almost guarantee mild winters and roasting hot summers. As a result Benidorm boasts its very own micro climate with temperatures soaring into the high 40´s in midsummer and rarely dropping below 10 in the winter.

The new town hosts the volume of British themed bars offering happy hours and cabaret in abundance, with just about everything one need’s to enjoy a great night out.

It’s in the cosmopolitan ‘ Old Town ‘ you’ll find an insight to the Spanish lifestyle. The narrow  cobbled streets are packed with Spanish coffee shops and tapas bars, spooling you for choice when it comes to sampling the variety of local food and drink. The postcards view point ( Balcon de Benidorm ) stands high on the cliff top by the Iglesia San Jaime, offering a spectacular photo shoot of both Levante and Poniente beach and beyond!

The local markets are always a favourite, whether you’re a regular to the region or not. It’s generally the first port  of call. Taking place in Benidorm on a Wednesday & a Sunday morning ( by the Hotel Pueblo ). The demand of this popular event makes these stall holders carry their bargains along the coast and set up in the nearby villages throughout the week.

If you have been lucky enough to visit Benidorm during a ‘ fiesta ‘ you will have experienced the full force of the Spanish love to    ‘ party ‘. The grand finale, almost always, ends with a tremendous fireworks display, generated from the beaches and guaranteed to take your breath way.

You’ll always find something interesting and exciting to do on the Costa Blanca. It is a vibrant and colourful coast, giving every visitor so much pleasure, it’ll have you returning again and again.

THINGS TO BE KNOWN ABOUT BENIDORM

The potato men. They stand in the street with three half small potatoes on top of a card board box and a pea. They put the pea under the potato and bet anything from 5 to 50 Euros upwards. The guy you we’re watching has just won a 100 Euros, and it looked so easy. But, you can literally guarantee that he was part of the scamming group “ GIPSIS “ and his job is to make it look like you can win too, just keep in mind that you NEVER will.  ( don’t let it happen to you ).

The hole in the wall´. Watch out for credit & cash cards scams, there are many and some totally ingenious ones out there. If you have a UK credit or debit card, you will find that these too can be used in many of the cash machines in resort. You will get the correct exchange rate although your bank may charge a small fee for this type of transaction.
Our best advise to you is to always try to use a machine in a bank that is open., then if you have a problem, you can go into the bank at that very moment and report it.

Money Exchange. You will want to look about for the best rates, and will be quite rightly wary of any high commission charges. It is always better to shop around. Just remember, before you hand over anycash always ask how much they´ll give you in Euros, take a few minutes, think it over and then you decide.

Private documents. Never go out and about with your passport and other vital documents, unless you have to. Other wise, leave it in your safety deposit box in the apartment provided for you.

Scratch cards. You’ll meet the props on the streets and they’ll offer you a go on a free scratch card and guess what? You’ve won!!!! Surprised? Yeah so was everyone else who got one. They’ll tell you that to collect your prize you have to go to the office where they will keep you for a few HOURS and try sell you a holiday of a lifetime, yep, you got it, it’ll be the dreaded Time share, Beware!

Travel insurance, would you believe that people actually travel abroad without it.  Crazy as it seems, Travel insurance is a must for anyone who plans to travel outside their country of residence because you can never tell what’s round the corner. Nuevhogar offer you an unbeatable cover in collaboration with ´European Insurance´.
Only the experience of a market leader can offer you all the guarantees and the best for your all travel needs. Our policy covers all eventualities from lost of luggage and cancellations to medical emergency and illness. You can travel safely and  relaxed in the knowledge that you are being looked after every step of the way. So whether you are experienced in the art of travelling or just a beginner, travel insurance should always be the first thing you pack.

If you want to explore the Coast at your leisure, contact our office for our deals on car hire! if you are considering any organised days or nights out,  feel free to call our office where our friendly staff will be happy to assist and offer you the best deal possible.  We have a wide offer on rental equipment, such as mobility aids & wheelchair for hire.
Contact our local office for special offers, discounts and bookings for all of the Major Theme Parks, Shows and variety of programmed local excursion!!

For more information, feel free to visit our office situated in Avenue Juan Fuster Zaragoza, 3 – Acuarium II,  at the Rincon de Loix,  behind the Hotels Pelicanos  / Ocas.
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Our  local phone is.  00 34 96 680 59 08