Latest News Benidorm Palace extravaganza will help dogs in need of homing by Benidorm Travel Mart 14 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart 9 minutes read 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 9 minutes read 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 9 minutes read 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 10 minutes read 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 10 minutes read 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 9 minutes read 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 9 minutes read 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
Latest News Navigate your way through Benidorm Pride with this fantastic App by Barry Duke 3 September 2022 written by Barry Duke 10 minutes read An app created specially for Benidorm Pride is a “must-have” for those planning to attend the festivities that begin on September 5. Spanish site Alicante Plaza this week drew readers’ attention to the app, saying that it not only provides a complete list of all the attractions but also allows one to buy tickets for events that have entry fees. The app can be installed via Google Play and the Apple App Store. The site also reported that an estimated 20,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Pride, an increase of 5,000 over the last one held in 2019 before the Covid pandemic. Three of the 15,000 revelers at Pride 2019. From left, Sammy Turner, Peter Gretton and Sam Pink. Photo credit: Barry Duke. At a press conference on Friday the Councillor for Festivals and Events, Jesús Carrobles, said: Benidorm Pride is one of the benchmark events in our city. And Santos Torres, one of the organisers, said that Benidorm hoped to recover its position as the fourth or fifth most important Pride events in Spain. Torres added that, between September 7 and 11 there will be six theme parties and that tickets can now be purchased through the Benidorm Pride Festival app as well as at a number of participating venues. In addition to these parties, numerous events will take place in more than 40 gay-friendly venues. The Pride parade itself takes place on the afternoon of Saturday, September 10 and will feature more than 20 floats. It departs at 5:00 pm and will travel along Paseo de Levante and a section of Avenida Mediterráneo until it reaches the Julio Iglesias auditorium in Parque de l’Aigüera. Benidorm’s Mayor, Toni Pérez, said that the city council had provided the maximum it could to support the resort’s Pride event and that hotels expected occupancy of 98 percent during Pride week. 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! 3 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Benidorm anticipates a September boom as visitor numbers soar by Benidorm Travel Mart 2 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart 6 minutes read Pride Week in Benidorm, starting on September 5 is expected to play a big role in boosting the number of visitors to the resort, which expects an average hotel occupancy of 82.87 percent for the month—17.9 points higher than in 2021. The Benidorm Pride Festival, back for the first time since the Covid pandemic, attracts many thousands. In 2019 an estimated 15,000 attended, and, as we reported here, you can still get a last-minute accommodation deal at budget prices for this year’s event. Fun, sun and fabulous costumes are features of Benidorm Pride. Photo by Barry Duke. Overall, the Valencian Community expects to exceed 25 million tourists in 2022, a figure close to that registered in the pre-pandemic year. The average occupancy in the region hit 90 percent in August. The September forecast anticipates a longer than usual summer season, Spanish news outlet El Periódico reported today (Friday). Image via YouTube The encouraging figures were presented by the Regional Secretary of Tourism, Francesc Colomer, above,. Colomer predicts that tourism figures for the region will equal or exceed those of 2019. He attributed the impressive bounce-back to the efforts made by the tourism sector to promote the region—and Benidorm in particular—on national and international levels. In August, hotels in Benidorm saw an occupancy rate of 90.83 percent, 11.4 points higher than registered in August of last year. Last-minute accommodation deals in the heart of the Old Town from just 300€ for 2 people sharing for 5 nights Booking.com Book Your Trip to Benidorm —Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers 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! 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 hotel deals page to start your search. • Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook 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, and activities. 2 September 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Art loving Benidorm unveils yet another new outdoor exhibition by Benidorm Travel Mart 1 September 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart 6 minutes read Following the success of an exhibition of Quinze’s monumental works in Valencia in 2019, it’s been revealed today (Thursday) by Spanish news outlet El Periódico that Paseo de Poniente which runs along Poniente beach has started installing the artist’s work. Once all of his sculptures are put in place by the weekend, the exhibition—called “My Secret Garden“—will remain in place until May 2023. “My Secret Garden” is made up of six extremely colourful sculptures, several meters high, made of aluminum. Quinze will explain his works on September 15 from 7:30 pm during a guided tour of the exhibition, which will be open to all. Photo by Barry Duke Benidorm’s mayor, Toni Pérez, said the pieces will be installed along the section of Paseo de Poniente closest to La Cala, from the intersection of Armada Española and Vicente Llorca Alós Avenues to Puerto RicoAvenue, where a large sculpture by Taiwanese artist Hung Yi of two swans, above, stands. The addition of Quinze’s work has turned the Poniente beachfront into a vast outdoor gallery, for they complement existing sculptures by three internationally renowned artists such as Hung Yi, Juan Mejica and Arne Quinze. In July this year, a series of Mejica’s works were unveiled on the beachfront, where they will remain until October 9. Perez said: This is an exhibition of the highest level made up of seven large sculptures by a sculptor of recognised national and international prestige who has works spread over five continents. Hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists will be able to admire the art over the next three months. Councilor for Benidorm’s Historical and Cultural Heritage (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències), Ana Pellicer, said: Few cities in the world can boast of having such a a large concentration of first-class sculptural art in a space in less than a kilometer. She added that the works on display are an indication of “the great interest that our city arouses among artists and cultural promoters.” Pellicer said that Paseo de Poniente and Mediterráneo Avenue and its surroundings are locations not only for avant-garde architecture and design but are also ideal for artistic creations. Pellicer said of “My Secret Garden”: This is second sculpture exhibition brought to Benidorm by the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, which has also recently collaborated with the Department of Historical and Cultural Heritage to bring to the city the “The Towers of the Alhambra” by Cristóbal Gabarrón to the city. Gabarrón’s exhibition, opened in mid-June, can be seen in the Plaza de la Hispanidad, Gambo Street and Avenida del Mediterráneo. It will run until January 2023. Book Your Trip to Benidorm – Top Booking Websites and Services for Travellers 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! 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 hotel deals page to start your search. • Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook 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, and activities. 1 September 2022 0 comment 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News People warned to be wary of scammers as tickets go on sale for ‘El Gordo’ by Barry Duke 30 August 2022 written by Barry Duke 7 minutes read Each year Spain holds a Christmas lottery called El Gordo (“The Fat One”) which offers eye-wateringly high prizes. This year the jackpot will be €2,408-BILLION! El Gordo, and lesser lottery draws are used by criminals to carry out what’s called ‘Tocomocho’ scams, and today (Tuesday) Spanish outlet Información used the arrest of a man and a woman at a Benidorm campsite to issue ‘Tocomocho’ warning. The word, according to The Nomad Today comes from the Spanish expression Tocó mucho which occurs when a victim is approached on the street by a stranger who claims to hold a winning lottery ticket but is unable to collect the money for some reason. Scammers offer a fake or doctored winning ticket in exchange for a large sum of money. If the victim agrees, they accompany them to their home or bank, collect an agreed amount in exchange for the “winning” lottery ticket. Arrested pair allegedly part of a ‘tocomocho’ gang Información reports that the National Police arrested two alleged members of one of the most active Spanish gangs dedicated to carrying out “tocomocho” scam. Investigators link the couple arrested with at least four scams involving more than €42,000. Elderly victims were targeted in the Benidorm area and Alicante. The accused—a man and a woman of 35 and 32 years, respectively— are said to have targeted people aged between 70 and 80. One of the swindlers pretended to be illiterate or “insane” and used O.N.C.E coupons already drawn to make their victims believe they had won. These types of scams are are reported on the rise, which is why the Citizen Participation Units of the National Police regularly give talks in day centers, civic centers or nursing homes, alerting mainly elderly people about the existence of this type of crime. Agents give older people guidelines for prevention and how to act against them. It is also recommended that you immediately report the facts to the National Police if you have been a victim of one of these crimes to enable them to start investigation procedures immediately. Tips from the Police to avoid scams • Buy lottery tickets only in authorised sites, either in person or online. • If you make your purchase on the Internet, save the emails related to it and take screenshots of the management if necessary. • Buy lottery tickets only in authorised sites, either in person or online. • If you make your purchase on the Internet, save the emails related to it and take screenshots of the management if necessary. • Be suspicious of the messages you receive informing you that you have been awarded in a draw that you do not know and in which you have not participated. • When you share a Lottery ticket with friends or family, photocopy it and write down who participates in that purchase and how much each of them plays. • Try to keep the ticket in perfect condition, because its deterioration could create problems in case of being awarded. And remember that awards expire after three months. • Take a picture of your ticket or write down in a safe place the number, the series and the elements that help you to identify it if you lose it. • Report the loss or theft of your ticket at any police station, in addition to notifying Loterías y Apuestas del Estado. • If you have been the victim of a scam, do not hesitate to report it by providing all the information you have about the perpetrators and their way of operating. • And if you have not been a victim of fraud but have information about one, report it at www.policia.es 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, and activities. The cheapest hotel rooms on the web BTM’s powerful search engine can compare hotel prices from all major booking companies including:• Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook You won’t have to visit numerous websites to find the best deals anymore. Our algorithm will present you with the best prices on the internet and direct you to the hotel or airline booking agent of your choice, where you can book with confidence. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. Leave your email in the form on this page. Tips from the Police to avoid scams This is the titleI am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. 30 August 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Board a Benidorm bus and save a great deal on holiday transport costs by Barry Duke 29 August 2022 written by Barry Duke 8 minutes read Whenever friends come over from the UK to visit me, the first thing I advise them to do is to buy one of several travel cards offered by bus operating company, Avanza. These are sold on board buses and they can save you a sizeable amount of money. For example, the seven-day (7D) card costs just €32 and allows unlimited travel throughout Benidorm, neighbouring resorts such as Altea as well as excursion trips to places like Guadalest and Fuentes del Algar. If you are planning a longer stay, then choose the simple Avanza bus card (BonoBús), pictured above. It costs €2 plus an initial top-up fee of either €10 or €20. Each time you use the card, €1.40 will be deducted from your balance. You can top up you balance at any time on any bus. A single journey on all routes (excluding bus numbers 21, 22 and 23 which serve the Villajoyosa area) costs €1.40 if you use BonoBús, This represents a saving of 15 cents per journey. This does not sound like much, but if you are on a tight budget, as so many of us are these days. it’s important to watch the pennies. See the full list of tariffs here. A great deal for the over-65s and the disabled. My Tarjeta Oro makes me look like I’m on the run from Interpol but I wouldn’t be without it. For ex-pats living in Benidorm, I would highly recommend the Gold Card (Tarjeta Oro), which brings each journey price down to just €1.09. These personalised cards are only available from the city hall. You will need to show your passport and other documents such as your Padron, plus two passport photos. Once you’ve filled out a form, you’ll need to go to a bank to pay €4, bring the receipt back to the Ajuntament de Benidorm and within a couple of weeks you should get a notification that your card is ready for collection. You can then load it on any of Benidorm’s buses with €10 or more. Don’t top up for more than €20 because if you lose the card, you can say goodbye to the credit balance that was on it. The same, of course, applies to other cards that can be topped up. Please observe bus etiquette The buses operated in Benidorm by Mexican company Avanza are kept immaculate—more so since the pandemic— and Spanish people, by and large help maintain this levels of cleanliness by not treating them as garbage trucks. Unfortunately, some holidaymakers tend not only to drop their litter in them, but also behave disrespectfully by shouting and singing and putting their feet on seats. Also, men try to board buses bare-chested and get stroppy when drivers order them to put on shirts. A few years back I wrote a column for an English weekly in Spain about tourists behaving badly on buses. It was sparked by a trio of middle-aged Brits who were bellowing out I’ve Got a Lovely Bunch of coconuts. They annoyed the hell out of me and the rest of the passengers, and I commissioned a Californian artist friend of mine, Shell Fisher, to do an illustration to accompany the article. More about Avanza According to its website (in Spanish) Avanza is the largest private operator of urban transport services in Spain, with a presence in more than 40 cities with a fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles. It is part of Mobility ADO, a multinational company of Mexican origin, specialising in global mobility. 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, and activities. The cheapest hotel rooms on the web BTM’s powerful search engine can compare hotel prices from all major booking companies including:• Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook You won’t have to visit numerous websites to find the best deals anymore. Our algorithm will present you with the best prices on the internet and direct you to the hotel or airline booking agent of your choice, where you can book with confidence. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. Leave your email in the form on this page. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. 29 August 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Expats living in Benidorm are among those who will get help with energy costs by Barry Duke 28 August 2022 written by Barry Duke 5 minutes read Benidorm residents who took advantage of a scheme announced earlier this month to help with energy bills can expect to receive payments of least €50. A total of €300,000 had been allocated to the scheme by the local authority and the Alicante Provincial Council. Image via TouTube Benidorm Mayor, Toni Pérez—pictured above speaking to an elderly Benidorm resident—said: This new aid aims to prevent energy poverty. At a time when the cost of the average shopping basket continues to rise, and month after month energy prices escalate, there is great economic uncertainty and it is vital we support our senior citizens who have been the mainstay in many moments of crisis. If not all of the €300,000 is applied for the remainder will be distributed amongst all the beneficiaries and the single payment of €50 will be increased to a maximum of €100. Applicants had to be over 65 and have been registered in Benidorm for at least the last five years without interruption. They had to be the owner or tenant of a property intended for habitual residence. if you hadn’t taken advantage of the scheme, I’m afraid you’ve missed the boat. The deadline for applications was August 26. Why I didn’t apply for the payment Although I am now on a very tight budget, having being summarily fired in January from a job I held for 24 years, I used this guide to reduce energy consumption and have managed to make significant savings. My average bill this year for an apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms is €63.68 a month. In the same period last year the average was €76.06. And my average bill for 2020 was €83.52. Given the current energy crisis these figures show an impressive downward trend, so my feeling was that the money allocated by the authorities should go instead to people in greater need than I. 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, and activities. The cheapest hotel rooms on the web BTM’s powerful search engine can compare hotel prices from all major booking companies including:• Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook You won’t have to visit numerous websites to find the best deals anymore. Our algorithm will present you with the best prices on the internet and direct you to the hotel or airline booking agent of your choice, where you can book with confidence. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. Leave your email in the form on this page. 28 August 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Benidorm chosen again as the launchpad for Eurovision 2023 by Benidorm Travel Mart 26 August 2022 written by Benidorm Travel Mart 6 minutes read At the beginning of 2022 thousands gathered in Benidorm over three days to watch contestants strive for the opportunity to represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Italy in May this year. Chanel singing Spain’s entry, Slo-Mo. Image via YouTube The winner was Chanel, who went on to finish third in the contest, the 66th, which was won by Ukraine. Chanel’s performance in Turin was broadcast live in Benidorm and Eurovision fans turned out in their thousands to enjoy a free party at the resort’s Plaza Triangular, thanks to the City Council. Now, according to this Spanish news site, the Generalitat Valenciana has announced that it plans to build on the success of the 2022 event—which it supported with a grant of €1-m—by adding more complementary attractions and spreading the 2023 festival over a longer period. A financial success Image via YouTube The General Director of Tourism, Herick Campos, above, said the money was well spent because the event generated more than €13-m in revenue and “projected the Valencian Community at a national and international level” via TV broadcasts and on social media. Campos anticipates that the 2023 event, beginning at the end of next January, will reach 80 percent of visitors to Benidorm, rising to 85 percent when the final is staged on Saturday, February 4. He added: Fest 2023 offers Benidorm the opportunity to open up to other markets and add other perspectives, in addition to attracting demand out of high season. Campos said that, apart from having a “a more attractive stage”, Fest 2023 will make provision for larger audiences, and other musical performances and cultural events are planned for the entire first week in various Benidorm venues. A ‘Fest Village’ will be a feature Furthermore, a Benidorm “Fest Village” will be created to allow Eurovision fans to meet contestants vying for a place to represent Spain at next year’s Eurovision contest. In addition, the village will host musical and cultural events, exhibitions, talks, as well as conferences on the festival and its history. At Fest 2023, two more songs will compete than last year. Sixteen artists will take to the stage to compete to win the Bronze Microphone and represent Spain in the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which Newcastle in the UK is bidding to host. Eight songs will compete in the first semifinal to be held on January 31, and the other eight will compete in the second semifinal. The best four from each semi-final will advance to the Grand Finale on February 4. 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, and activities. The cheapest hotel rooms on the web BTM’s powerful search engine can compare hotel prices from all major booking companies including:• Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook You won’t have to visit numerous websites to find the best deals anymore. Our algorithm will present you with the best prices on the internet and direct you to the hotel or airline booking agent of your choice, where you can book with confidence. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. Leave your email in the form on this page. 26 August 2022 0 comment 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News Two arrested after a spate of hotel break-ins in Benidorm by Barry Duke 25 August 2022 written by Barry Duke 5 minutes read In a joint operation, the National Police and the Civil Guard have nabbed a man and a woman—aged 49 and 51, respectively—in connection with a string of thefts from various hotels in Benidorm. El Periódic reports that, in addition to forcing entry into hotel rooms—where they broke open or stole safes and made off with other property—the pair also targeted tourist apartments. Police say some safes were taken from hotels in suitcases. They also stand accused of possessing false documents, fraud, and belonging to a criminal group. Their alleged crime wave started in July when a significant increase in thefts were reported. The authorities said the pair, “camouflaged in bathing clothes,” broke into hotel bedrooms when guests were either in crowded reception areas or the restaurants. Nearby resorts also targeted As a result of the coordination and exchange of information between the National Police and the Civil Guard, it was found that neighboring towns were also being targeted by the pair. A large task force was set up to investigate the thefts and it was established that the couple, yet unnamed, were part of “an itinerant group composed mainly of Algerian nationals” who would tour different coastal areas to carry out their crimes. The pair were caught red-handed in a central hotel in Benidorm. The tools they used to access the rooms, such as plastic, screwdrivers and gloves, were seized. In subsequent searches, stolen goods and false documentation were recovered by the police. 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, and activities. The cheapest hotel rooms on the web BTM’s powerful search engine can compare hotel prices from all major booking companies including:• Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook You won’t have to visit numerous websites to find the best deals anymore. Our algorithm will present you with the best prices on the internet and direct you to the hotel or airline booking agent of your choice, where you can book with confidence. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. Leave your email in the form on this page. 25 August 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Latest News New hotel on Benidorm’s Poniente beach will feature the resort’s first suspended pool by Barry Duke 23 August 2022 written by Barry Duke 6 minutes read Due for completion next May, the Villa España Hotel—a unique creation of the Magic Costa Blanca Hotels & Resorts chain—will replace the old Magic Fenicia Hotel near Park de Elche. According to Spanish site Husteltur, the four-star hotel will be the first conceived as an international showcase for Spanish culture, technology and cuisine. Image courtesy Magic Costa Blanca Hotels & Resorts The hotel will have many unique features. Apart from the elevated swimming pool—a first for the resort—there will also be four mini glass pools, two outdoor jacuzzis and a solarium. A gateway to Spanish and international gastronomy The company plans to make the new hotel a key attraction for gastronomes. Its the bars will have the finest Spanish wines and top-class craft beers, while the seventh floor will accommodate a restaurant specialising in both Spanish and international cuisines. The top floor will feature an adults-only area, offering drinks and delicacies such as foie gas macarons, oysters, Denia red prawns and Iberian cold cuts. Image courtesy Magic Costa Blanca Hotels & Resorts The hotel will have individually themed rooms and suites, each showcasing a different aspect of Spanish life, art and culture—the first in Spain to do so. Javier García, Vice President of Magic Costa Blanca Hotels & Resorts, emphasised the group’s commitment to continue providing Benidorm and its visitors with the latest advances in the hospitality sector. The rooftop area of Villa España Hotel aspires to be a benchmark for tourism in the Valencian community with areas such as the first suspended pool in Benidorm and premium restaurant areas facing the sea. … We will offer tourists and residents an enriching experience, disseminating our heritage and that of hundreds of Spanish municipalities. In this Spanish report, García said that the project will cost of 23 million euros, and will extend the area now occupied by Hotel Magic Fenicia to two adjoining plots close Poniente beach and Elche Park. Each floor will be dedicated to an autonomous Spanish community, while the rooms and suites will have the name of a Spanish city. García said: The new project will make the richness and uniqueness of Spain’s heritage known throughout the world. We hope that it will be a real stimulus for the sector and employment in the Valencian Community. 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, and activities. The cheapest hotel rooms on the web BTM’s powerful search engine can compare hotel prices from all major booking companies including:• Expedia• Booking.com• Hotels.com• Agoda• Trip.com• Snaptravel• Hotellook You won’t have to visit numerous websites to find the best deals anymore. Our algorithm will present you with the best prices on the internet and direct you to the hotel or airline booking agent of your choice, where you can book with confidence. Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest news, views, and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox each week. Leave your email in the form on this page. 23 August 2022 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail