Holidays to Benidorm

The spiritual home of Brits abroad is not all fry ups and Union Jack towels. As well as plenty of sunshine, Benidorm holidays are all about cerveza on tap and beaches you’ve seen on TV.

Life’s a beach…

Benidorm’s beaches are perfect for chilled-out days. Bright white sands, crystal clear waters… you know the drill. And there’s a shoreline for every occasion – grab your beach bag and bronze up on Poniente Beach, watch sea life potter beneath the waves at rocky Almadraba or escape the crowds altogether on the secret sands of Playa del Mal Pas.

…and then you dine

Whatever else you pack for your Benidorm holiday, bring your appetite. Stack your tapas dishes until they topple at popular tapas bar Taperia La Mina. Here you’ll find popular dishes like patatas bravas, gambas, calamares fritos and croquetas de jamón serrano. Sí, por favor! Prefer your food on a single plate? Fine. Settle into Llum del Mar on the water’s edge for seafood so fresh it could slap the cerveza straight out of your hand.

Get on the hills or seek some thrills

Benidorm is all about that beach, but there’s buckets (and spades) to do offshore too. The white-knuckle rides at Terra Miticia theme park will take you from Egypt to Rome and back. If you’re a landlubber without the stomach for roller coasters, hike the hills of Sierra Cortina. The Med is at its sparkling best from this viewpoint – but be prepared to duck for passing paragliders.

Go mad for the markets

Whether you’re high fashion or bargain basement, Benidorm has somewhere to spend your euros. So, pack an empty bag or three cos you’ll definitely need it. Unleash your inner fashionista in the boutiques of Rincon de Loix, awaken your dormant Del Boy at the Outdoor Market and pack in some fruit and veg at the fragrant Foietes on a Wednesday.