| Sightseeing in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca is | | | | Eventually you have to eat, but where can you go |
| something you will long remember. Here are some tips | | | | that's a little out of the ordinary? Try the Castle of |
| to help you plan your trip. | | | | Conde of Alfaz which hosts a medieval dinner |
| As you know, Benidorm is northeast of Alicante is | | | | complete with a jousting tournament. There are knights |
| within easy reach of the airport. Benidorm is the | | | | in real armor and weapons fighting on horseback while |
| unofficial summer party capital of the Costa Blanca | | | | you enjoy a delicious dinner of chicken, ribs and other |
| and is always busy day and night. Would you believe | | | | tasty dishes. |
| Benidorm has 1,000 restaurants and 30 discos? | | | | For more modern fare, you can visit Benidorm Palace, |
| In such a busy place, where do you start? You have a | | | | which often presents a wonderful three-hour-long |
| lot of choices. You can start at the beach. The Playa | | | | dinner show with dancing, singing, comedy and |
| de Poniente is the easiest to find because it is located | | | | magicians. |
| on a main road. It is also very busy. If you prefer a | | | | To find out the details for any of these sites, go online |
| quieter spot, go to the Playa de Levante. | | | | or consult a travel guide for Spain. A good travel guide |
| If you are traveling with children or are just young at | | | | will give you hours and locations and may even |
| heart, be sure to visit Aqualandia Park, a water park | | | | provide discount rates for you and your family. |
| with plenty of waterslides and other water attractions, | | | | These are just some of the many things to see and |
| including an area specifically for the tiniest tykes. | | | | do in Benidorm. There is much to experience, it is best |
| Another great place to go is Terra Mitica, an | | | | to plan ahead. If you plan, you will be sure to do the |
| amusement park with an ancient history theme. Each | | | | activities you most want. |
| of its sections is based on a different ancient | | | | Fortunately the weather in Benidorm is always good: |
| civilization, which gives a whole new twist on familiar | | | | The summers are hot and dry and the winters are |
| thrill rides. | | | | very mild. There is no bad time to visit the Costa |
| If you want to get some education on your family | | | | Blanca. You may be surprised to see there is always |
| vacation, your best bet is Mundomar Aquatic Park | | | | a contingent of tourists from English-speaking countries |
| which is a great way to see marine animals, such as | | | | here, so language should not be a problem. |
| dolphins, seals, sea longs and even penguins. There is | | | | Everyone in your family will love vacationing in |
| also a children's play area for the little ones to get their | | | | Benidorm. Once you visit, you are sure to keep coming |
| wiggles out. | | | | back. |