Benidorm Old Town - Costa Blanca Travel Guide

Charming harbour, stunning beaches and traditional Spanish cuisine.

Fabulous food, great shopping, shows and cabaret.

• Benidorm's charming old town has narrow cobbled streets, stately buildings, white washed houses and a pretty harbour.
• A more Spanish part of town but it's still close enough to dip into the nearby full-on nightlife of Benidorm's Playa Levante.
• It's shops are perfect for retail therapy with local crafts, designer brands, handbags, leather and jewellry. Plus, there's a Zara clothes shop and a funky gadget shop called Alehop. You can also buy Lladro, Swarvoski crystal and lots of other luxury brands.
• And when you want to drop, there are plenty of pavement cafes and patisseries to stop at.
• Or chill out with a cold beer, some tasty tapas and watch the world go by from one of the lovely terrace bars.
• Beaches in Benidorm: There are 3 good beaches in Benidorm - Playa Levante, Poniente and Malpas.
• Playa Levante beach is one of the best blue flag beaches in Europe. It is 1.5 miles long of white sands and palms with a wide traffic free promenade. And it's cleaned daily.
• Poniente beach is quieter with surfboard hire and great sunsets
• Malpasbeach is only a few hundred metres long and is popular with volleyballers.
• What else can I do in Benidorm Old Town? You are in a perfect spot on the Costa Blanca for exploring the nearby villages the Isla de Benidorm, and the historic towns of Alicante, Calpe and Altea.
• There are sand sculptures all over Benidorm and they are amazing. Look out for them all along the beaches
• The best theme parks in Benidorm? Aqualandia, Terra Mitica, Mundomar, Terra Natura.
• Sports in Benidorm include sailing, golf, karting, parascending, pedaloes, snorkelling and water parks.
• When is the best time to visit Benidorm? All year round. Plus, it makes a great place to hide from the chills of the British winter and the heating bills!
• Did you see 'Benidorm' and 'Benidorm Unpacked'? Two of Benidorm's favourite restauranteurs featured in the second series, will you recognize them and perhaps end up eating at their restaurant in Benidorm's old town? If you do, tell us all about it when you get back.
• Eating out in Benidorm Old Town Traditional Spanish food, tasty tapas, modern european cuisine, British home cooking and fabulous sea food are just some of food on the menu at the many restaurants in Benidorm's old town. Often you will be eating alfresco at one of the popular restaurants which line the streets. Our holidaymakers wax lyrical about the simple pleasures of eating out here. Their favourite restaurants in Benidorm are Michael's, the Secret Garden, Paneils, the Two Palms and the local legend that is the Queen's restaurant.
• The best bars in Benidorm, Old Town. Far less frenetic than the new town, the bars here appeal to a more sophisticated and possibly older clientele, but they are definitely still buzzing particularly those on the main streets with outside seating. Vincent's bar and Sherry's pub are popular hang-outs.
• Nightlife in Benidorm Old Town. It's wicked, camp and very funny. There are cabaret shows such as Will and Steve's show at the Tiara show bar and the diva antics at Rich Bitch.
• All year round there is an every changing line up of top cabaret performers performing in clubs throughout Benidorm - check out whose doing what show when you first arrive.
• The Pirates show and Pirates Uncut show are also very popular, as is the Benidorm Palace for a top cabaret night out.
• Mesdammes et messieurs, place your bets at the Casino Mediterraneofor a right royale night out just outside Benidorm. It has 23 games tables featuring French roulette, American roulette, black jack, chemin de fer and punto y blanco. Don't forget to take photo ID or a passport with you. Entrance fee is about 10 EUR.
• And if you want a change of scene, nearby Playa Levante is party central with bars, restaurants, cafes, clubs, tribute shows, discos, karaoke and cabaret.
• Holidays to Benidorm Old Town: We have an excellent choice of holidays in Benidorm Old Town.
• Hotels in Benidorm Old Town: We have excellent hotels in Benidorm Old Town, all with our lowest prices guaranteed.
• Cheap Flights to Benidorm old town: We have cheap flights to Benidorm Old Town.
The flight takes around 2 hours 20 minutes from UK airports.
• Car hire in Benidorm old town: There's so much to explore, you would be wise to hire a car. Travel Republic can offer great deals on car hire in Benidorm old town so check us out when completing your holiday booking.
• Transfers to your hotel in Benidorm Old Town: We can book your transfers from the airport to your hotel in Benidorm Old Town. YOur transfer should take about 45 minutes by private taxi. We can also book UK airport car parks online, plus travel insurance and currency exchange for your holiday.
• Benidorm Old Town Hotel Reviews: Written exclusively by genuine customers who have booked and stayed in the hotel.

Did you know? There are more than 50 fiestas each year. And the balcony of your hotel in the old town is probably the best viewing spot.

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Top Tips you shouldn't miss

• Levante beach only two minutes walk and central to Old Town and lovely old bars in small side streets. Duke of Wellington Pub ideal to eat in situated about 800 metres away, open terrace which is ideal to sit out and eat on a warm evening.more Beaches & Sights Top Tips
• A walk in the Old Town is a revelation. Whilst most people think Benidorm is like Blackpool with sun, the restaurants in Old Town are truly authentic. Wonderful. more Food Top Tips
• Vincents Bar, not very far away, is a good night out, with a different act on every night.It was the first British Bar to open in Benidorm, here again the staff are very friendly, and there is a good atmosphere.Have been to Benidorm twice now and will be returning again in June,always having a brilliant time. more Entertainment Top Tips
• Sherrys pub at back of hotel nearer Poinetta beach did delicious British meals. Huge toy shop 2 streets up from hotel and 200 meters along are cheapest for beach brollys and lilos.Jumpin jacks in new town very cheap for drinks. Go and see Robbie Williams in new town and Take That. Great shops including Zara and Ale Hop in old town. more Bars, Pubs & Clubs Top Tips