Guidebook for Benidorm
Food Scene
The whole of this street is filled with establishments selling Pintxos and Tapas, predominantly Basque in style (the street is known in the local English press as Tapas Alley), but also some more formal food. It is very touristy, but very atmospheric, and a fantastic place to order by pointing - either at what's laid out on the bar, or on someone else's plate.
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LA TAPERIA Aurrera
6 C. Santo DomingoThe whole of this street is filled with establishments selling Pintxos and Tapas, predominantly Basque in style (the street is known in the local English press as Tapas Alley), but also some more formal food. It is very touristy, but very atmospheric, and a fantastic place to order by pointing - either at what's laid out on the bar, or on someone else's plate.
Great flavours from Eastern Europe, with many dishes made to share, so good for groups. The lounge is run by our former Airbnb guests, with fabulous cocktails from a prize-winning barista as either an aperitif or a digestif - or both
Restaurante Bulgari
2 Carrer MigjornGreat flavours from Eastern Europe, with many dishes made to share, so good for groups. The lounge is run by our former Airbnb guests, with fabulous cocktails from a prize-winning barista as either an aperitif or a digestif - or both
Good flavours and attentive, friendly service, next to the beach. There is always a bonus tapa when you start with a drink, but beware, these appetisers work, you'll be hungry for more.
Taperia Ayala
1 Travessia Marina BaixaGood flavours and attentive, friendly service, next to the beach. There is always a bonus tapa when you start with a drink, but beware, these appetisers work, you'll be hungry for more.
Imaginative cooking with good presentation and good service, with beachfront views and friendly service at reasonable prices. Closes for the winter, though.
Amigos Bistro by Nas & Dino
19 Av. de la Armada EspañolaImaginative cooking with good presentation and good service, with beachfront views and friendly service at reasonable prices. Closes for the winter, though.
Situated next to the beach, great for breakfast or brunch. A tostada with tomato (garnish with salt and oil) - "pa tomaquet" - is a cheap, delicious, and filling way to start the day.
Kala Kala
10 Av. de la Marina BaixaSituated next to the beach, great for breakfast or brunch. A tostada with tomato (garnish with salt and oil) - "pa tomaquet" - is a cheap, delicious, and filling way to start the day.
Sightseeing
A thirty minute drive, much visited but spectacular fortified village, surprisingly reasonable shopping and reasonable eats.
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El Castell de Guadalest
A thirty minute drive, much visited but spectacular fortified village, surprisingly reasonable shopping and reasonable eats.
The old town, on top of the hill, is beautiful winter and summer, with fantastic views of sea and mountains (including the Peñon d'Ifach, or any other spelling). If you don't have a car, get there by tram from cc La Marina.
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Altea
The old town, on top of the hill, is beautiful winter and summer, with fantastic views of sea and mountains (including the Peñon d'Ifach, or any other spelling). If you don't have a car, get there by tram from cc La Marina.
Parks & Nature
Just across the road from the apartment, with paths you can walk or run, and fabulous views from the tower itself over the Benidorm skyline.
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Torre el Aguilo
Carrer de PeruJust across the road from the apartment, with paths you can walk or run, and fabulous views from the tower itself over the Benidorm skyline.
Shopping
Situated in the La Marina centre, next to the tram stop, branded goods at Outlet prices.
Outlet El Corte Inglés
1 Carrer AlacantSituated in the La Marina centre, next to the tram stop, branded goods at Outlet prices.
Large, varied shopping centre .... for those who like them! Easy access by bus Llorente #2 or #3, or free parking.
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C.C. La Marina - Finestrat station
Large, varied shopping centre .... for those who like them! Easy access by bus Llorente #2 or #3, or free parking.
Essentials
You are as likely to be addressed in Russian as Spanish. Carries both essentials and a wide range of Russian and Eastern European specialities, with convenience store hours and reasonable prices.
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Supermercado Baltika
You are as likely to be addressed in Russian as Spanish. Carries both essentials and a wide range of Russian and Eastern European specialities, with convenience store hours and reasonable prices.
Carrefour Finestrat Benidorm
Hypermarket
Carries all the essentials; because it is a small "Express" supermarket, may not have a wide selection of brands, but does anticipate almost every requirement. Open until midnight.
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Supercor Expres
1 Av. de la Marina BaixaCarries all the essentials; because it is a small "Express" supermarket, may not have a wide selection of brands, but does anticipate almost every requirement. Open until midnight.
Entertainment & Activities
Two 18 hole golf courses, one short (par 62) but very challenging, the other a well maintained Nicklaus designed par 72. Look for discounts online. Both have mountain and sea views.
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Villaitana Golf
Two 18 hole golf courses, one short (par 62) but very challenging, the other a well maintained Nicklaus designed par 72. Look for discounts online. Both have mountain and sea views.
5 themed zones, Rome, Greece, Egypt, The Islands and Iberia. We try to leave a supply of discount vouchers in the apartment. Opening is seasonal.
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Terra Mitica station
5 themed zones, Rome, Greece, Egypt, The Islands and Iberia. We try to leave a supply of discount vouchers in the apartment. Opening is seasonal.
Sea water slides, open June through August only. Next to Mundomar. We try to leave a supply of discount vouchers in the apartment.
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Aqualandia
Sea water slides, open June through August only. Next to Mundomar. We try to leave a supply of discount vouchers in the apartment.
Terra Natura
1 Foia del VerdaderZoo
Las Rejas Golf
5 Calle Pdte. Adolfo Suárez9 hole pitch and putt, friendly and multilingual.
9 holes open, more under construction. The clubhouse and facilities are likewise unfinished, but for that reason this is the cheapest place in the area to take your long clubs. Sea and mountain views.
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Puig Campana Golf
14 Carrer la Morella9 holes open, more under construction. The clubhouse and facilities are likewise unfinished, but for that reason this is the cheapest place in the area to take your long clubs. Sea and mountain views.
Mundomar
s/n Carrer Serra GeladaAquarium particularly known for dolphin shows
Getting Around
Alicante Airport
Avinguda de l'AltetNearest airport
Nearest tram stop, south to Alicante city via Villajoyosa, El Campello, or north through Altea, Calpe to Denia.
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Centro Comercial La Marina
2 Avinguda País ValenciàNearest tram stop, south to Alicante city via Villajoyosa, El Campello, or north through Altea, Calpe to Denia.
Beniconnect Travel Agency
15 Camí del Salt de l'AiguaAirport transfers, bookable online at beniconnect.com
Good value vehicle rental, pay attention to the fuel policies, and consider buying excess insurance separately.
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Goldcar
Aeropuerto de AlicanteGood value vehicle rental, pay attention to the fuel policies, and consider buying excess insurance separately.
Good value, pay attention to the fuel policies, and consider buying excess insurance separately. Also have a location in Benidorm (Rincon de Loix).
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Centauro Car hire Alicante airport
Good value, pay attention to the fuel policies, and consider buying excess insurance separately. Also have a location in Benidorm (Rincon de Loix).