Benidorm
People sometimes say Benidorm is just for sun seekers and sangria sippers, but that is like saying waffles are only for breakfast. Here, you might find yourself eating a fish stew at noon, then chasing pigeons by the promenade with leftover bread, which is not really allowed but is fun. The skyline looks like a box of crayons left out in the rain. One minute, you think you have mastered the art of ordering coffee in Spanish, the next you are handed a glass of hot milk and a spoon. Popular things to do or visit include the old town, the Levante beach, and the market where you can buy a hat that will not fit your head. If you are searching for the best hotel in Benidorm, do not expect everyone to agree, as my uncle swears by the one with the broken elevator.
Local weather in Spain
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
mild & temperate
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Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Benidorm
In Benidorm, the list of things to do is longer than the queue for churros on a Saturday. Some folks spend hours walking the Poniente beach, counting the number of sun loungers (there are a lot, but I lost count after 47). Others climb the hill to the cross, where the wind will steal your hat if you are not careful. The markets offer more than fruit, with vendors shouting in more languages than I can recognize, and you can haggle for socks that may or may not survive the washing machine.
When you look for the best hotel in Benidorm, every taxi driver has an opinion. Some say the best hotel is the one closest to the tapas alley, others claim it is the tallest one because you can see the sea, unless there is fog. If you forget your room number, just ask at the reception and hope they remember your face better than you remember your key card. After a day of exploring, feet ache in new ways, but the stories you collect will outlast the sunburn. And if you ever get lost, just follow the sound of laughter or the scent of fried calamari, which can lead you to places you did not expect to visit, like the time I ended up at a bingo hall by accident.
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