Introduction To Benidorm

Benidorm is located in the Costa Blanca area of Southern Spain. The town is about 45mins drive north along the coast from Alicante and is served by Alicante airport. Benidorm is also part of the Valencian Community (Comunidad Valenciana).

The original town of Benidorm (known as the Old Town) is set on a rocky point between two beautiful expanses of sandy beach. To the rear Benidorm is curtained by an emposing backdrop of hills and mountains. You can reach the mountains by car or by one of the many excursions from Benidorm.

Language in Benidorm

The main languages in Benidorm are Spanish (Castellano) and Valenciano (regional language). English is also spoken widely due to the large British population and large number of British and Irish tourists, so don’t worry if you can’t speak the lingo!

Money in Benidorm

The national currency is now the Euro as the Irish among you will be very familiar with. For British people, one Euro is approximately 90 pence - 1 pound will buy you roughly 1.10 Euros. A pint of beer will set you back between 1 and 3 Euros and a meal will cost between 4 and 15 Euros. Generally Benidorm is very good value for money as most bars in Benidorm offer special prices or happy hours and restaurants in Benidorm will offer the ‘Menu Del Dia’ which is a 3 course meal that sometimes includes a glass of wine or beer.

Benidorm Weather

Click on this Benidorm Weather link to see the weather in Benidorm right now.

Benidorm Beaches

Benidorm’s beaches are among the best in the world in terms of facilities and cleanliness and the vast expanses of fine golden sand. Benidorm’s beaches are cleaned every night and have been awarded European Blue Flags, the wide prominade runs the full length of Levante beach which is lined with cafes, shops, restaurants and bars.

For more information see Benidorm Beaches

Food and Drink in Benidorm

Benidorm is the best, when it comes to a selection of food and drink, whether you fancy a qwick snack or a 5 star, 3 course meal it is all here in the heart of Benidorm.

Bite to eat

For a fantastic selection of foods and drinks we recommand Bar Domino. Bar domino is situated in the Old Town of Benidorm. Bar Domino offers full menu, breakfasts, snacks and takeaways from 11am till 5pm. Bar Domino offers internet access via one of our pay-as-you-go consoles or FREE via Wi-Fi with your laptop (free for all customers) the bar is child friendly with a games room with pool table.Your hosts Del Boy, Gareth and Andy the Chef will always make you feel welcome. Domino Bar is open again in the evening from 9pm - 2am. Kids are well catered for with the gamesroom downstairs with pool, darts, internet and a PS2 games console.

Cheeky San Miguel

For a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere why not pop in to the Company Bar. Company Bar is situated in the Old Town of Benidorm right in the heart of the gay scene ( straight friendly).

The Company Bar boasts a modern Stylish look and feel a top class Sound System and Plasma Video Screen showing music videos. fully air-conditioned too, so we offer a comfortable environment anytime of the year.Throughout the year we are open from 5pm - 2am every day Serving our usual selection of beers, mixers and cold drinks. So chill out on one of our terrace tables and watch the world go by and relax because our terrace is open well into the early hours.

Your hosts Andrew and Tony

Benidorm’s Local Fiestas

The Spanish don’t need much of an excuse for a party, so they have plenty of them.

Go to the Benidorm Fiestas page for more info.

More General Information about Benidorm

Phone Tariffs in Spain

It’s always useful to have a phone with you to contact your friends if you ever get split up and also for emergencies. But phone calls can be expensive. You could be charged a high premium for calling home and for calling your friends in Benidorm and remember you could also be charged for incoming calls, so be careful!

We recomend that you keep your mobile for emergencies and use the internet cafes (which usually have phone booths to phone home aswell), or use the international phone cards that you can buy for €6.00 from many news agents and English shops.

Always check with your phone operator before going on holiday to make sure your phone is set to make calls abroad and ask about Passport tarrifs. Your phone operator should let you know the tarrifs for calls, texting and receiving calls and will advise you on the best and cheapest network to use whilst in Benidorm.

Health and Safety

Holiday Insurance
We recommend that all travellers take out insurance before going on holiday and make sure you are covered for all eventualities. I.E. if you intend to take part in watersports; waterskiing, jet skiing etc. make sure that your insurance covers you. Make sure you also take your NHS card with you, this will cover you in the National Health hospitals in Benidorm. 

Road Safety
Spanish drivers are much less courtious than their UK counterparts. Take great care when crossing the roads. Remember that cars will be on the other side of the road than you may be used to so look both ways before crossing. Zebra crosings are for nothing more than decoration (!) so don’t assume that cars will stop for you when you cross.

Mopeds are a law unto themselves so always be on the lookout for mopeds when crossing or driving in Benidorm.

If you hire a car, moped or quad take extra care on roundabouts as the Spanish drivers don’t know what the correct lane should be.

Water
Make sure you drink plenty of water in the summer heat, you will need it, especially if you’re partial to the odd Tia Maria of an evening! The tap water is generally safe to drink, but if you prefer, bottled water can be bought cheaply from all supermarkets.

Useful Numbers
TOWN COUNCIL - AYUNTAMIENTO
965 855 500

PUBLIC LIBRARY (BIBLIOTECA MUNICIPAL)
965 855 098

PUBLIC LIBRARY RINCÓN DE LOIX
With an International Section
966 804 781

TOURIST-INFO BENIDORM
BENIDORM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Benidorm Old Town
965 851 311
Avenida Europa
965 860 095
Rincon de Loix
966 805 914
Terra Mítica
966 835 191

HEALTH CENTRE - CENTRO DE SALUD
966 830 063

PET RESCUE CENTRE
965 856 268

General

Don’t leave your brains behind!
Just because your on holiday, don’t forget the common sense that you’d use at home. Don’t carry large amounts of cash around with you. Look after your wallets, cards and phone.

Enough said, just use your common sense and we’re sure you’ll have a great time!