Guadalest
by janey2
Drive half an hour out of Benidorm and you forget the bright lights, all of a sudden you are in Spain! Drive a bit further and you arrive at this beautiful little village Guadalest. Even though it is very touristy it still retains a real spanish feel. There are lots of small souvenir shops and cafes, museums to look round and views that are spectacular. My fondest memory will be walking through the cobbled street of Guadalest. The thing I will miss the most is the entertainment in Benidorm the comedians had me in stitches I have not had such a good laugh in ages. I visited Benidorm previously 33 years ago and found it quieter than I did then, the police were always driving round hence there were no problems while we were there. A great place to visit for all ages, from 9 months to 90 years there is something for everyone.
Benidorm beach
by Synch_X
The beach is very long so on a hot summers day this place is often very busy. Be sure to take some sandals if you want to walk around on the beach as the sand gets extremely hot. In the background is the island just off the coast, which you can get boat trips to. On your way along the beach you will probably notice many beautifully crafted sand sculptures, which I think you needed to pay a little money if you wanted to take a picture.
Benidorm proudly boasts two of the biggest, cleanest and most popular beaches in Spain. The two huge sweeping crescents stretch for a total of 6 kilometres and are known as "Levante" and "Poniente" - Spanish for sunrise and sunset. With consistently high quality Blue Flag bathing water, lifeguard patrols, a wealth of water sports and beachfront cafes, the beaches of Benidorm can rival the best in the world.