Benidorm - Located in South-East Spain

Holidays to Benidorm are popular with families and it is a great holiday destination throughout the year. Benidorm is one of the most well-known holiday resorts in Spain and appeals to everyone from young groups to couples to families. If you want a beach resort with a vibrant nightlife then a holiday to Benidorm is definitely the best option for you. During the quieter months and lower seasons, older people tend to enjoy the resort a lot more. Depending on which one you travel from, airport-to-hotel transfers in Benidorm can take anything from 45 to 90 minutes. Alicante airport is the closest to Benidorm, whereas Murcia and Valencia are slightly further away. There are two main beaches in Benidorm, one known as Playa de Levante and the other known as Poniente. Benidorm beaches are some of the beast beaches in mainland Spain as they are filled with fine golden sands and gorgeous clear water from the Mediterranean sea. The beaches are full of sunbeds and parasols and are very popular so it is important to get there early if you want to get one. There's a lot of accommodation on offer in Benidorm, which mainly consist of high-rise hotels and apartments. These all range from 2-4-stars, although you will also find a few 5-star options. Cheap holidays to Benidorm are excellent value for money and ideal for families and couples.

Benidorm – so much to keep you occupied both day and night

You can choose from a selection of quality all inclusive hotels in Benidorm available at great prices. There is plenty for you to do during the day and a favourite is water sports. You can try water-skiing, jet-skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing or even riding on a banana boat. If you prefer land activities then you can try tennis, squash, horse-riding, golf or even go-karting. There are plenty of places for you to visit both in an around the resort such as Aqualandia, Spain's biggest theme park Terra Mitica, a wax museum and an aquarium. There are some good excursions that you can go on should you choose to, such as a visit to the Algar waterfall, Cactus-landia or even a castle. Excursions to other nearby Spanish holiday resorts are also highly recommended. Cheap accommodation in Benidorm have become more and more popular over the last few years.

Benidorm – so much for you to do all night long

Package holidays to Benidorm offer dozens of interesting excursions. The nightlife in Benidorm is very vibrant, lively and popular. The resort truly comes alive at night with discos, clubs, bars and restaurants. You can find everything from live music to cabaret shows, from top DJs to dancing and karaoke to casinos. There are hundreds of restaurants to choose from offering many different cuisines. You will find Tapas, seafood, Italian, Indian, Chinese, British, Mexican, Mediterranean, Thai and American. There are also many cafés, bars and pubs on offer, many of these open all day and most of the night, with something to offer everyone, whether it be live entertainment, music, cocktails or just a more relaxed atmosphere. You will find dancing, clubs and entertainment in the evenings with many clubs offering top International DJs to keep you up and moving all night long. There are many souvenir shops and markets in Benidorm as well as clothing and jewellery stores. The bus service in Benidorm is good, with 12 different routes taking you to other resorts such as Alicante. There are also many taxis around that are reasonably priced. Short breaks to Benidorm offer something for all holidaymakers, both young and old.

Benidorm – warm climate all year round

Summer holidays in Benidorm are very popular as they are so warm. Temperatures have been know to reach 40°C although they are normally around 30°C. There are clear blue skies to enjoy and cool breezes that help to keep you comfortable both day and night. July and August see the best weather with around 11 hours of sunshine a day. If there is rain in the summer then it is over and cleared about in a few hours so you can get back to sunbathing again afterwards. Winters in Benidorm are very mild and the minimum temperature is only 12°C. Most of the time, there are very sunny skies, however there is a higher chance of rainfall. The most rain falls in January, however you are still likely to see around 5 hours of sunshine a day.

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