Latest News Beachfront eyesore may soon be a thing of the past by Barry Duke 2 October 2022 written by Barry Duke A question I have heard asked hundreds of times by people visiting the delightful Finestrat Cove Beach at La Cala for the first time is, “will that concrete eyesore ever be completed?” I was never able to answer that question, because all reports about the future of the gigantic eyesore facing the Finestrat cove, in the municipality of Vila Joiosa, were hazy. Some indicated that efforts were being made to get the necessary permissions to complete the project, while others suggested that the monstrosity would be demolished. Investors sought Then around five years ago, it was reported by Benidorm All Year Round that the Magic Costa Blanca group of hotels, the company responsible for the building, was looking for investors. Work was halted back in 2003 after the local council put a stop to further progress as the developers breached their licence by adding several additional floors, obscuring views of the sea from apartments behind it. The Magic Group then presented a revised plan to convert the build into a luxury resort with over 1,300 rooms and a wide range of leisure facilities—including a 20,000 square meter lake pool, restaurants, shopping malls, spa, theatre and conference/banqueting rooms. Progress at last Then, at the end of September this year, Spanish news outlet Información reported that the local authority had paved the way for a new agreement that would see the project brought to fruition, but no details were provided regarding the time scale. A while back Belgian blogger Harry Fabel wrote: Meanwhile, the whole building and the old construction cranes are rusting and are a disgraceful stain on the beautiful La Cala beach of Benidorm Finestrat. Image courtesy Region of Valencia Benidorm All Year Round pointed out that La Cala is a very popular beach—the smallest and quieter of the three that are feature Benidorm (Levante and Poniente being the other two). According to its website, the family-run Magic Costa Blanca Hotels & Resorts has been working for more than 40 years to create unique holiday experiences at locations on the Costa Blanca and Gandía. We specialise in ‘Ultra All Inclusive’ holidays for the whole family, which we have pioneered with more than 25 years of experience. Thanks to our renowned UTI regime, our visitors can enjoy much more than a magnificent hotel room: they have shows and shows, excursions, themed restaurants, premium cuisine, exclusive areas for adults … In Benidorm, the company has eight unique properties, including Benidorm Celebrations Music Resort, Magic Atrium Plaza, Magic Natura Animal & Waterpark Polynesian Lodge Resort. Benidorm accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 2 October 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Donations sought for UK lad injured in Benidorm accident by Benidorm Travel Mart 1 October 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart Last month Alfie, 11, on holiday in Benidorm with his grandparents Janet and John Nicholas, was seriously injured when the two-seater mobility scooter he was riding with his gran plunged off a cliff. The tragic accident claimed the life of Janet, and Alfie is now recovering from severe injuries sustained in the tragic crash. Janet Nicholas. Image supplied by Jordan Hedley Loraine Trent-Hedley, Alfie’s other gran, says in a fundraiser she launched: I have started this fundraiser so that everybody who knows and cares about Alfie could unite to provide some funds for him to have something nice to look forward to when he is well again. He will need a lot of dental work, and possibly more scans and surgery in the future for his jaw, broken bones, and fractured skull, so he will have many painful procedures when he comes home. She hopes to raise £1,000. To date, people have donated more than £2,600. According to this report, on August 24, the scooter, returning from the city’s famous mountain-top cross, raced across a road and hit a barrier, throwing Janet over the cliff edge. Alfie went headfirst into the barrier. He was taken to hospital with multiple injuries while parents Jordan Hedley and Tom Nicholas were back home in the UK unaware of what had happened. Mum Jordan said: It lost control going round a bend and went straight across a road into some barriers. She got flung from it and went straight over, there was a cliff edge, and she went straight off a cliff edge. My son, thank God, hit the barrier at some speed… leading to his injuries. Jordan, who is desperate to get her son back home to the UK, said: They said the surgery needed to be done in Spain and they had to keep observations on him because of his skull fracture, we think by the sounds of it we’ll have to stay here for another week or two. At the moment they’re not allowing him to fly. Book Your Trip to Benidorm—Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Benidorm accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 1 October 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Recycled plastic bottle-tops help folk with special needs by Benidorm Travel Mart 29 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart If you happened to be in the vicinity of Benidorm’s city hall this week you would have noticed a heart-shaped container and wondered what it was for. The answer is that it’s the city’s first receptacle for plastic bottle tops, and others will soon follow. Photo credit: Benidorm City Council This report explains that that bottle cap collections have become increasingly popular in Spain in recent years. These caps are used to raise funds to meet medical costs not covered by the Spanish national health system and to help the needy to buy orthopaedic equipment they cannot afford. The “Caps for a New Life” campaign by the Fundación Seur and Acteco (an Erum Group company) began with a campaign to collect of more than 30 tons of plastic caps. The transport and courier service took care of all the logistics needed to deliver all the contributions to Acteco, which specialises in recycling these types of plastic. The result of the campaign was two cheques for €8,000 which were used to help the families of two children with rare diseases. Two youngesters who have benefited from the charity scheme Adrián Martínez suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy and apnoea. A total of 22.33 tons of bottle caps were collected to help pay to adapt the bathroom in his home to improve his mobility and provide him with a better quality of life. Angie Aguirre suffers from cerebral palsy and needs a wheelchair to get about. Eight tons of bottle caps were collected to help her. The Erum group is one of a group of organisations that have provided schools, hospitals, homes for the elderly, restaurants, food stores, and private individuals with boxes to collect this type of waste which tends to go straight in the bin but can be used for charitable purposes. Euro Weekly News reported this week that Benidorm City Council is supporting the plastic cap and lid collection programme in collaboration with the Fundación Seur. It has signed an agreement that will see the placement of special containers in various parts of the resort. Councilor for the Environment, Monica Gomez, said: Funds raised will be used for the help and assistance of minors in a state of need due to diseases not covered by ordinary health systems. Book Your Trip to Benidorm—Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Benidorm accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 29 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News ‘Benidorm’ stars will gather in the resort in November by Benidorm Travel Mart 28 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart A reunion of the cast of the hugely popular ITV sitcom will take place at the Melia Hotel and will run for three days from November 10, according to a report today (Wednesday) in The Scottish Daily Express. The paper reports that Derren Litten, creator and writer of the show, and Jake Canuso, who played lustful Solana barman Mateo Castellanos, arrived in Benidorm in a pink Cadillac to announce details of “BeniCon”, saying that all who adore the comedy are invited. Fans will be given an opportunity to chat with cast members and the film crew. There will be quizzes, best costume awards for those dressing up as their favourite Benidorm characters, themed bars and location hunts. Ticket holders will also be given the opportunity to sing karaoke in the sitcom’s Neptune bar. There will also be trips to locations such as Benidorm Island—known as Peacock or Pirate Island, though there aren’t any there—and the Algar Waterfalls that were featured in the show. Ticket holders can also stay at the Sol Pelicanus Hotel which is featured in the sitcom as the Solana Hotel. Sheila Reid, 84, who plays Madge Harvey has confirmed her place. Other cast members have confirmed their appearance at BeniCon. They include Sherrie Hewson who played Solana manageress Joyce Temple-Savage, Asa Elliott as himself and Crissy Rock who played Janey Yorke, the first Solana manageress. More announcements will be made as cast members confirm availability. The climax of the weekend will be the star-studded Gala Reunion Show at the Benidorm Palace. Ticket prices for “BeniCon” start from £95 for a weekend pass and are available here. Sheila Reid in an episode of Benidorm. Image via YouTube Glasgow-born Sheila had a long and distinguished career in theatre, film and television before joining Benidorm for the first series in 2006. After chain-smoking Madge and the rest of the Garvey family left the show in 2015, she said: People come up to me all the time. They’re from all sorts of ages and backgrounds. It’s a show that appeals across the board and that’s a testament to the cleverness of Derren Litten’s writing. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Benidorm accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We may get a commission at no cost. 28 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Artistic tribute to the Mayor who put Benidorm on the world map is unveiled by Barry Duke 26 September 2022 written by Barry Duke Benidorm’s current Mayor, Toni Pérez, opened his second outdoor exhibition in the resort this month when he unveiled a series of images detailing the period when his pioneering predecessor held office from 1950 to 1967. Photo by Museums Victoria via Unsplash In honouring Pedro Zaragoza Orts, whose most daring achievement was to get fascist dictator General Franco to approve the wearing of the bikini in Spain despite fierce opposition from the Catholic Church, Pérez—accompanied by local arts representatives—said the objective of the commemorative exhibition was: To let people get to know the person who made Benidorm what it is today in a fun, different and exciting way. The exhibition—part of the ‘Pedro Zaragoza Orts Year’ celebrations in the city—covers the personal life of the mayor as well as his political career as Mayor via 19 historic illustrations of Benidorm. The exhibition is to be found at the heart of the Old Town, at the L’Espai d’Art Urbà Ponent, located at 8 Av. Emilio Ortuño. From left, Mayor Toni Pérez, Barry Duke and Arne Quinze Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Pérez when he officially opened an exhibition of monumental works along Benidorm’s Poniente beach by Belgian sculptor Arne Quinze. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Benidorm accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 26 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Lose those winter blues: come to Benidorm and save on energy costs by Benidorm Travel Mart 23 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart A €5-million grant awarded by the Valencian government to keep hotels open in Benidorm during the winter months will not only benefit Spanish pensioners but also those from aboard. In announcing this week that around 80 percent of hotels will remain open in Benidorm and other resorts along the Valencian coast, the General Secretary of the Hosbec Hotel Association, Nuria Montes, above, encouraged elderly people living in cold areas of Spain to come to places such as Benidorm in winter to escape high energy bills. She said: It is cheaper to come to a hotel in Benidorm than to live at home. An elderly person could stay for a week in the tourist capital, with full board and other services such as entertainment, for around 200 euros. In order to attract pensioners from abroad this winter, Benidorm is being promoted in the UK and the Benilux countries with a “Benidorm Generation” marketing campaign. Montes was speaking at the launch of this year’s Imserso holiday programme, which provides subsidised holidays to pensioners living in Spain, whatever their nationality. Montes added that € 5 million awarded by the Generalitat Valenciana has enabled many hotels to remain open. Without it, some 70-80 percent of the hotels would have closed their doors. What to do in Benidorm and its surroundings during the winter months Guadalest: photo credi Manual Torres Garcia Apart from offering enjoyable day trips to Valencia and beauty spots such as the Algar Waterfalls and Guadalest, other places to visit—each with its own unique attractions— include: Altea, Denia, Jávea, Calpe, Alfaz del Pi, Finestrat, Villajoyosa, Alicante, Callosa and Tabarca Island. The climate Bear in mind that Benidorm in winter has a unique micro-climate. The city basks in some of the most pleasant temperatures in southern Europe because it is surrounded by mountain formations offering shelter from cold fronts and most rain showers. This is in stark contrast to other parts of Spain where cold and rain prevent you from enjoying outdoor activities. Here you can take walks at any time of day, go hiking, savour the best of Mediterranean cuisine, and much more. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Benidorm accommodation in winter With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 23 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Popular Benidorm hotel gets green light to expand by Benidorm Travel Mart 21 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart Located in the Rincon de Loix area of the resort, just 150 metres from Levante beach, Port Benidorm Hotel & Spa received approval this month to proceed with an ambitious expansion plan. The plan to expand the four-star hotel, in a section of the city hugely popular with British holiday makers, include the addition to a new tower to the building, according to Spanish website Alicante Plaza. Last year, the Port Hotel Company, which has a chain of 11 hotels on the Costa Blanca—three in Benidorm—announced that the new tower, costing between €10 and €12-million, will add an additional 120 rooms to what it calls its “flagship” Benidorm property. This will bring the total of rooms to 400. The two other properties the company has in Benidorm are Post Vista Ora and Port Fiesta Park, both three-star establishments. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 21 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Successful makeover for Benilux Park Hotel by Benidorm Travel Mart 17 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart The first international hotel chain to establish a foothold in Benidorm is French company Accor, which recently acquired the three-star Benilux Park Hotel and turned it this summer into a four-star establishment called Mercure. Ahead of the hotel’s 2022 debut, Spanish site El Confidencial reported that until Accor acquired the Benilux Park Benidorm had no globally branded hotels. Accor has 5,100 hotels in 110 countries. Of these 810 hotels in 64 countries bear the Mecure brand. Ten of them are in Spain. This report adds there is a growing demand among visitors to Spain for internationally-branded hotels. Cristina Ramos-Fernandez, Chief Operating Officer of franchised hotels in Southern Europe for Accor, said such destinations as Benidorm and Torremolinos—which is farther south on Spain’s Costa del Sol—now are attracting guests who book their hotels and flights separately and do not want to book package vacations and all-inclusive. Globally in Southern Europe’s hospitality market, there is a trend to change the mass-tourists destinations market offer to attract more individual customers and break away from the exclusive distribution of tour operators. The seasonal adjustments of some destinations and the repositioning of hotel assets are supporting the development of projects in some locations such as Benidorm. This trend has attracted international chains’ attention. Ramos-Fernandez said the Mercure Benidorm would benefit from new design, the creation of five penthouses on the rooftop floor, a duplex room and landscaping featuring a garden of vegetables and aromatic plants. Image credit: Mercure Benidorm The opening of the refurbished hotel in June gave Benidorm a new gourmet restaurant, called Malaspina, under the direction of chef Roberto Artzeni. It offers Mediterranean food, meats and desserts, all made from local products. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 17 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News End of the road for Benidorm’s tourist bus? by Benidorm Travel Mart 15 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart Benidorm’s City Council has been accused of committing an alleged “crime of prevarication” by allowing the bus—more like a tram, really—without any contract, concession, agreement, or municipal authorisation. The retro-styled Bus Turistico is a familiar sight in Benidorm, and over the years has taken hundreds of thousands of tourists to various parts of the city. It has almost a dozen daily routes that run from Rincón de Loix to La Cala. But will it run for much longer? This Spanish report reports that the issue of legality was raised this week by Juan Balastegui, spokesperson for the Municipal Group of Citizens (Ciudadanos). Balastegui warned that the City Council could be committing an alleged “crime of prevarication and demanded that steps be taken to immediately immobilise the vehicle. Ciudadanos insisted: We cannot let Benidorm be a city without law for some, especially those close to the government in power. Municipal sources have given an assurance that the local government, chaired by Mayor Toni Pérez, is aware of the lack of permits in relation to Bus Turistico and that “some decision” will be made soon regarding its future. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 15 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Benidorm Palace extravaganza will help dogs in need of homing by Benidorm Travel Mart 14 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart Benidorm Dog Homing is a small non-profit charity initially set up to help re-home abandoned, sick and mistreated dogs in Benidorm and surrounding areas. Over the years it has staged numerous fundraising events to help find ideal homes for these animals. According to its Facebook page, rescued dogs are placed in foster homes and the charity remains fully responsible for their care and well-being. Its latest fundraising event—Save My Life 8— takes place on October 2 at Benidorm Palace, the city’s top entertainment venue. Image via Facecook/Benidorm Dog Homing The event, according to Euro Weekly News, will see an incredible lineup of local talent including Tito Lester, David Climent, Duo Diamante, Meatloaf and Westlife tributes, Fantastics, Heidi Galvin, Matt Fisher and Max Fisher, Soul Magic, Pablo Bloom, Niki Miller as Barbara Streisand and Ben Alexander as Neil Diamond. The hosts for the day will be Mark Ellis and drag artist Ruby Rox. All the performers have volunteered their services for free. Cristina Climent, owner of Benidorm Palace, said: These dogs are in dire situations, with the pandemic leading to so many people abandoning dogs because of costly vet bills. We’ve got dogs that need hip replacements, tumour removals and eye operations, so the work the charity does is amazing. In addition to a show full of amazing acts, there will also be fantastic raffle prizes to be won. The event will begin at 12 noon on Sunday, October 2, with tickets on sale for just €10 and food available for €8. Tickets are available from the box office (965 851 660), or can be bought online here. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 14 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News New scheme will keep most Benidorm hotels open all year round by Barry Duke 13 September 2022 written by Barry Duke Benidorm’s pristine beaches are a magnet to holidaymakers throughout Europe and beyond during the summer months, but the city also has a great deal to offer in autumn and winter. It’s for this reason that a scheme has been announced to keep many hotels open all year round. According to a report in Las Provincias more than 80 percent of hotels will remain open, making around 32,000 beds available. The scheme extended to tourist attractions and campsites. The Visit Benidorm Foundation together with Hosbec and Turisme Comunitat Valenciana is working on the scheme. Hosbec is quoted as saying: This work has many active fronts: from the hotel point of view, hotel companies have decided that the Covid-19 crisis cannot mean a return to seasonality and that the closure of companies is not an option. A “Benidorm Generation” promotional campaign has been launched to target tourists over 50 and retired people who have high purchasing power. The “Silver Campaign” will be publicised both nationally and internationally. In Europe, the campaign will focus on the United Kingdom and the Benelux countries. The campaign aims to portray the resort as one that: Offers everything and where everyone fits: diverse people in terms of age, lifestyle, tastes or appearances, who share solid values that make them special. The campaign presents Benidorm as a #Befoodie destination for lovers of Mediterranean food. Other hashtags include #Benatural Tolerant, which reminds people to respectful of the environment and #Beadventure, for daring people wanting to participate in adrenaline-fueled activities such as diving and rock climbing. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 13 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Benidorm says farewell to the Queen by Barry Duke 9 September 2022 written by Barry Duke The importance of British visitors to Benidorm was emphasised today by Spanish newspaper Las Provincias which reported that “beyond the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and its other Kingdoms and Territories and the countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations, the news has caused a deep impact in the city of Benidorm.” The report was accompanied by a photo of a message of condolence on the huge Tecnohito sign in the heart of the resort. Image via Facebook. There were other signs too, such as the one outside the Flash Hotel, above. Message from the Mayor Mayor Toni Pérez said: I am deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the British Royal Family and the People of the United Kingdom. Tributes at Pride The death of the Queen came as Benidorm was in the midst of celebrating its 12th Pride—a week-long event. Presenters Sammy Kruz, left, and Martin Kent. This and other images via a Facebook gallery. One of the Pride organisers, Sammy Kruz who hosted the White Party last night, told a massive audience: Tonight I would like you all to raise your glasses to an international icon, Queen Elizabeth II. Sammy said: Everyone fell silent. I then told the audience that they were free to applaud if they wished to do so, and a huge cheer erupted. Sammy said he would be repeating the tribute at events tonight and tomorrow when the festival draws to a close with a parade of thousands through the town from 5 pm onward. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support. 9 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Benidorm cleaning trucks are out in force by Benidorm Travel Mart 8 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart After a “summer of maximum tourist occupancy”, Benidorm City Council this month launched an “extraordinary” cleaning campaign aimed at reaching areas of the resort that are difficult to access during the summer season. Image courtesy Diputación de Alicante The councilor in charge of street cleaning, José Ramón González de Zárate, above, is quoted in this report as saying that the cleaning campaign will reach all neighborhoods and park-and-ride parks in the city. He said that while extra measures had been taken during the summer months to maintain Benidorm’s high levels of cleanliness, the sheer number of visitors to the resort in 2022 made cleaning operations “more complex.” He explained that during the summer Cleaning has been intensified at the busiest points, and although action has been taken throughout the city, it has not been possible to do so in all corners with the same depth and thoroughness as at other times of the year. Hence, now that the occupation and the volume of people have decreased, we can allocate more means to this extraordinary campaign and reach all points of the municipal area, including peripheral green areas. Mayor calls on citizens to collaborate with the campaign Image via YouTube Benidorm’s Mayor, Toni Pérez, above, said that “we calculate that in 30 days, this action will have reached all areas.” and has stressed that: The results of this extraordinary effort can only be maintained over time with the collaboration of all. Keeping our streets clean and free of odours is a task in which we must all get involved De Zárate has asked pet owners to help as much as possible by picking up and responsibly disposing of their animal’s excrement and rinsing spots where they have urinated. Reuse of water from swimming pools It takes a great deal of water to hose down Benidorm’s streets, and De Zárate said that some of the water would come from the Palau d’Esports l’Illa swimming pool. Every year when the pool is emptied at the end of August to carry out maintenance work, we carry out this same operation of collecting and reusing this water, thus guaranteeing maximum use. The counselor added that people who intend to empty their pools should contact that council to collect it rather than pour it into the sewer system. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support! 8 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News New scheme will give over-50s in Benidorm a free travel card worth €10 by Barry Duke 7 September 2022 written by Barry Duke From September 12, people over 50, registered as Benidorm residents, will be able to apply for the card at the City Hall. The scheme is intended to encourage better use of public transport in the city. According to this Spanish report, the initiative is an extension of for the Gold Card scheme, which provided people over 65 with discounted travel. (I wrote about the benefits Tarjeta Oro at the end of August). Under the news scheme, people like myself who currently hold a Tarjeta Ora, can exchange it for the Citizen’s Card. The only documentation you will need to show is your DNI or NIE. More than 1,000 Gold Card holders have already exchanged it, and a further 531 are awaiting their new card, which comes with a credit balance of €10. It can then be topped up on any bus with either €10 or €20. The City Council has received a subsidy of €1.1 million from the Ministry of Mobility, Transport and Urban Agenda to finance the scheme. Requirements for getting a Tarjeta Ciudadana First-time applicants for the Citizen’s Card (Tarjeta Ciudadana) must be registered residents over 50 years of age who will need to apply for it at the General Registry of the City Council, on the ground floor of the City Hall. There they will need fill in a form and produce a passport-sized photo plus identification. This face-to-face service is provided in Spanish, English, Russian and French. Applicants should receive their new cards within a fortnight. The card will be issued free of charge, but if it is lost or stolen a replacement will cost €4. Image via YouTube The Councilor for Citizen Participation, Ana Pellicer, above, said that the scheme will be gradually opened up to all Benidorm citizens over the age of three. Pellicer also indicated that, “in the near future”, those wanting a Cititzen’s Card will be able to apply for it online. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support! 7 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Bonnie Tyler fans braced to welcome the star to Benidorm by Benidorm Travel Mart 6 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart With a prolific career that dates back to the 70s—and with immortal hits like Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero to her credit—the Welsh pop icon Bonnie Tyler, now 71, has been booked to appear at the Iberia Festival in Benidorm on Saturday, October 8. The festival will begin on October 7 at the Julio Iglesias Auditorium and will feature a line-up of international stars, as well as Spanish legends such as rock singer Loquillo. Also on stage will be the nineties rock band M Clan and modern artists such as Los Zigarros and B.O.W. Tickets to the event range from €45 to €75 and can be bought online. 10th anniversary of the festival This year’s festival will be the tenth to be held in Benidorm. In 2021, the Julio Iglesias Auditorium hosted two editions of the musical event, to compensate for its absence during the Covid-19 health crisis. The Iberia Festival is yet another example of the commitment to music in Benidorm. This summer the Low Festival returned and the Boombastic premiered in the town. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support! 6 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Dementia sufferers and their carers feature in a new portrait exhibition by Benidorm Travel Mart 4 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart Benidorm City Council’s Assembly Hall is the setting of an exhibition of 38 photographs by brothers Benjamín and Cristián Serrano. The exhibition, open to the public until September 15, “aims to recover the essence of the person with Alzheimer’s through portraits showing an intimate, close and personal vision of each one of them,” according to Spanish news outlet El Periódic. Image via Facebook The exhibition, promoted, coordinated and financed by FEVAFA Alzheimer, was attended by Mayor Toni Pérez, members of the municipal corporation and representatives of various associations and groups in the city. At the inauguration, Garbiñe Mondragón, President of AFA Marina Baixa, praised those who work with her association. I want to thank them for their dedication in good times and bad, I am very proud of all of them. Modragón said the exhibition was created “to see the images with the eyes and with the heart.” These people are like all of us, they love and want to be loved. We must not forget about it. She described caregivers as “the great forgotten” and reminded her audience that carers, too, were in need of care and support. Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers Last-minute flight and airline deals Many journeys begin with a flight, particularly if you are traveling internationally. You can begin searching for tickets using Expedia & Aviasales websites. Our preferred partner is Skyscanner, which compares prices across most major airlines to help you get the best deal. Start your flight search here: Accommodation With such a huge selection of travel accommodation available, as well as different types it can sometimes be hard to know what to pick. Find somewhere to stay from the list below or you can also visit our page to start your search. It can be difficult to decide which form of lodging to select with so many options available. You can pick from the list below or visit our hotel deals page to start your search. One of the most important things about booking.com is that you get a fair deal: All prices are set well below the going rate and you can be sure that you won’t be overcharged or ripped off. Another advantage of booking.com is that you can search for accommodation by location and price range, so you can find the perfect place for you and your budget. You can also make use of their handy filters and advanced search options to narrow down your search even further. Alternative providers: Expedia | Hotels.com | Agoda | Trip.com | Snaptravel | Hotellook | VRBO as well as direct of course. An interactive map can also be a fun way to find a hotel. To search for a hotel, simply change your dates in the box below Booking.com About Benidorm Travel Mart As an online travel service, Benidorm Travel Mart helps you build your own holiday by providing access to a wide range of cheap flights | hotels | airport transfers | car hire | activities. We’ve partnered with top brands and services and may get a commission at no cost to you if you click on our links and make a purchase. Thank you for your support! 4 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail