Travel and Tour

Favourite Holiday Destination

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Benidorm has been a favourite holiday destination with Brits for many years. It’s cheap, accessible and features all of the comforts of home – but the weather is sunny and there’s a real sandy beach! What sounded ideal to start with however has since turned into the brunt of many a joke – and the popular television series of the same name certainly didn’t help matters. But lo and behold, Benidorm may actually surprise you. It may not be the most exotic getaway, but with cheap hotels in Benidorm and many holiday packages available, you shouldn’t overlook it as a destination for your next holiday. Here we help to dispel many of the myths you may have heard.

False: Benidorm lacks its own sandy beach, which is why sand is imported from Morocco

Truth: Benidorm’s seven-kilometre stretch of silky, white sand is completely natural and one of the reasons the region became a tourism hot-spot. In fact, Benidorm actually exports some of their sand to several resorts in the area.

False: Benidorm was once a charming, quiet fishing village, tourism has ruined it
Truth: This widely quoted myth lacks even a shred of truth. The actual harbour of Benidorm is far too shallow to be used for fishing, but the city does have a long-standing relationship with the sea. For centuries, the villagers provided a willing workforce for the Spanish Merchant fleet, as well as deep sea fishing crews trained in the use of Almadraba netting to catch Spanish tuna. No fishing happened in the village, but many men from Benidorm spent long months in the Atlantic and South America trapping the fish. The village willingly embraced the tourism industry and holidaymakers visiting the city benefit from the hospitality of the hotels in Benidorm.

False: Benidorm is full of English tourists
Truth: Benidorm is assuredly a popular vacation destination for many UK and European tourists, but only 350,000 permanent expats live in the entire Costa Blanca area. Since the resort caters to a large variety of international tourists, you are likely to hear every type of accent in Benidorm—from American to Japanese. Benidorm hotels hire and attract Spaniards from virtually every region of the country, making it a great place to encounter a large number of dialects and accents.

False: Fish and chips shops are the only cuisine to be found in Benidorm
Truth: While fans of fish and chips can find a few shops selling these foods, Benidorm is a cosmopolitan city that offers a broad variety of international cuisine. Benidorm’s wide range of food choices, such as Italian, German, Chinese and Spanish, ensures the city can cater to a large assortment of tastes. This makes it a great destination for families since children can find many foods suitable to their sometimes picky tastes. Numerous fine dining establishments serve an array of regional Spanish cuisine, making Benidorm a good destination for those interested in trying new foods.

Category : Holiday, Travel, Vacation

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