Benidorm is Spain’s largest resort and very well-known because of the amount of British who have been on package holidays here. Because of this Benidorm has suffered from a somewhat tacky image being linked with being cheap and cheerful, full of fish and chip shops and brimming with drunk English lager louts. Thankfully the Benidorm tourist board are now addressing this negative image and looking to take the resort more upmarket. It also should be pointed out that a tremendous amount of Spanish people enjoy holidays in Benidorm too.
There is a superb amount of attractions in Benidorm, of course there are nightclubs, bars and restaurants galore but Benidorm also a number of unique attractions not found elsewhere namely the theme parks, Terra Mitica, Aqualandia and Mundomar.
The reason Benidorm has become so large and so popular is the beautiful setting. There are two wonderful sandy bays, Poniente and Levante, separated by a rocky promontory that offers great views in each direction. The Benidorm beaches are long and wide although very crowded in summer. Levante (to the left) is probably the busier than Poniete. There is also a very good beach south of Poniete at Finestrat.
Benidorm also has an old town near the castle with narrow streets.
Needless to say Benidorm is packed with restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and nightclubs, many of them English and Irish.
From the Benidorm beaches you can see a rock known as Peacock Island because of the birds there. You can catch a boat there from the port or even better catch the boat to Calpe. The waters are very clear and filled with schools of fish.
The Benidorm Palace offers a Las Vegas-style show complete with dinner with with dancers, flamenco, juggling, magicians and big band/orchestra.
South of Benidorm towards Villajoyosa is the International Casino which often hosts well-known acts. There is an entrance charge and you need your passport to get in.
Monti Boli, Benidorm 
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This splendid beach and romantic hotel, a great choice for adults and couples, has a total of 85 rooms, 47 double rooms, 9 junior suites, 2 suites and 4 bungalows and wonderful Arab gardens. In the reception desk open 24 hours, you will find money exchange service, safe box, cloakroom, diaries, and mucho more services. The guest have the opportunity to enjoy the lounges, and among those the bar-lounge Alhambra with night re-creation of constellations. In the establishment offers 2 restaurants, the Minarete situated next to the beach, where you can enjoy the best fresh products from the Mediterranean and the "Emperador" an elegant restaurant with "fine cuisine" . The hotel also has panoramic lifts to get to the beach, Internet access (local charge), private car park and garage (local charge and subject to availability) and outdoor free car park. The hotel admits pets (with supplement).
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