Europe > Spain > Benidorm: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

Located on the eastern coast of Spain and famous for its beaches and nightlife, Benidorm is a tourist town with just under 75,000 residents. It is accessible by road, and pass by taxi or bus. Known as the Spanish city where the largest number of skyscrapers will stand, she developed tourism since the 50's and many seaside pursuits are possible. The beach is obviously the flagship activities with swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and in the evening came the bars and night clubs to take over all the fiesta lovers. But you can also visit the theme park, one of the largest in Spain, featuring the civilizations of the Mediterranean, Terra Mitica; Animal Park, Mundomar; Aqualandia, water park with water features, pools and slides, where admire a multitude of fish of all colors. In a more cultural kind, do not miss the Tour Punta del Cavall; Tossal de la Cala, jetty dating from the 1st century BC; the Mirador de la Punta del Canfali, a fortress that protected the site against attacks from the 14th to 16th century; the church of Saint-Jacques and Sainte-Anne, in the heights of the old town, built in the late 18th century; Cross at the top of the Serra Gelada, where the view embraces the surrounding beaches. One can also attend many festivals in Benidorm, and this throughout the year: cite as example the Bonfires of Saint John in June or the Moros y Cristianos in October