Locals' Tips
Benidorm Circus
Our Locals' Tip The show is suitable for all ages and you don't need Spanish to enjoy the evening.
Amigos Bar Bistro
Our Locals' Tip Definitely try one of the real ales. This is a cosy bar so it could be advisable to book ahead if you want a table in the evening. Parking can be tricky in the old town but there are plenty of spaces in the...
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29 May - 30 May
Exhibition
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Alicante Photos
Santa Bárbara Castle, Alicante
Delicious fish for supper
Crazy capers at carnival time
Juicy olives in Alicante
Palm Tree Park in Elche
Beautiful Benidorm beach
Javea's beautiful coastline
Fiesta statues going up in smoke
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"Make voyages! Attempt them...there's nothing else" - Tennessee Williams
...see for the first time the process of wet salt extraction which is unique to the area