Benidorm, in Spain, is the ideal choice for family friendly holiday in the sun. This seaside resort town on the Costa Blanca near Alicante boasts over six kilometres of calm, golden sand beaches that are among the best in Europe. What sets the city apart for other destinations of its calibre, however, are its multitude of tourist focused amenities and facilities and the huge range of cheap Benidorm hotels.
From Poniente Beach in the west to Levante Beach in the east, Benidorm’s luxurious stretch of coast is perfect for families. Benidorm provides safety with its good number of lifeguard patrols and its waters are regularly rated for blue flag bathing. Temperatures in the area rarely drop below 18 degrees C making Benidorm a good choice for year round holidaying. With such wonderful weather, the only thing you and your family will have to worry about is whether you want to spend the day sunbathing, parasailing, wind surfing, scuba diving, boating, or water skiing at the impressive cable park.
There is always something exciting to do in the town, so after checking into one of the many cheap hotels prepare for a good time. Terra Mitica Fun Park, which is in fact Europe’s largest theme park, is a popular place to go. On warmer days, however, families might want to try out Aqualandia, Benidorm’s thrilling water park. For those who would prefer less of an adrenaline rush, but still plenty of fun, there are a good range of wildlife parks to be explored, including Mundomar and Terra Natura.
Another natural option that also provides panoramic views of Benidorm and the sea from its hilltop perch is Cactuslandia, a large cactus garden and natural history museum. For some retail therapy, there are also many wonderful flea markets in Benidorm with nearly everything you could imagine on sale, including the Benidorm Outdoor Market and El Cisne Flea Market.
With all of these attractions, the beautiful beaches, 41,000 hotel beds, 1,000 restaurants, and 800 bars, it is unlikely that your family will want to leave Benidorm. There is even more to see out of town, with breathtaking destinations, including Algar Falls and Canelobre Caves, all available to explore on a day trip. Also, the famous Green Tour company offers free environmental day trips all over Costa Blanca. If you are in need of a good time just book a flight, take your pick from one of the many great Benidorm hotels, and visit this value holiday dream destination soon.