Moving to Benidorm

Benidorm is known as the golden resort of the Costa Blanca. This place offers the most interesting, beautiful and luxury spots. Moving to this city, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the popular entertainment spots, unique sights and awe-inspiring nature and many other things this region has to offer.

General information and history of the city

Benidorm is a part of the province of Alicante and located on the Costa Blanca. Its population is over 70,000 people. During the high tourist season, this figure significantly increases. However, this was not always the case. They started to actively develop tourism only in the 90s. And before that, it was just a small fishing village. Today it is the very heart of tourism on the Costa Blanca. And this is what you should consider when planning to move to Benidorm. Here you can find absolutely everything: impressive skyscrapers, luxury hotels, plenty of restaurants, bars, night clubs and all other sorts of entertainment. The eight highest buildings in Spain are located in Benidorm. Among them is the Grand Bali Hotel, 210 meters high, on the 45th floor of which there is an observation deck offering breathtaking views.

The town itself is divided in two parts: the old and the new ones. In the historical part, you can stroll through lovely ancient streets and enjoy the architecture of the 18-19 centuries. The new part is presented mostly by modern multi-storey houses, shopping malls, and various stores. If you are looking for entertainment, shopping, restaurants, this is a perfect place for you.

The main promenade stretches along the Poniente beach. Along the promenade you can find plenty of trendy luxury hotels, night clubs and bars.

Why would you choose Spain where to move?

Well, its mild and gentle climate is only one of reason to move to this part of the country. The average temperature in the summer is +26 degrees and in the winter it is around +16 degrees. The sea is warm and you can swim there until mid-October. There is also little precipitation. If you are looking for a place with a friendly climate, Benidorm is definitely the right place.

Another reason why to choose this place is its perfect beaches, Playa de Levante and Playa de Poniente.

Playa de Levante stretches from the Old Town to the east. It is equipped with absolutely everything needed for the best beach holiday experience: thousands of lounge chairs, slides, playgrounds, bars, casinos and night clubs.

Playa de Poniente is a quieter beach with fine and clean sand which makes it a perfect spot for families.

If you prefer a more private atmosphere, then you will easily find lovely secluded beaches in Benidorm. One of such beaches is Playa del Mal Pas which located between the two main beaches. It is also equipped with everything needed for a comfortable and safe seaside experience that is why it is a nice option if you are tired of vibrant Playa de Poniente and Levante. This small beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for already 30 years in a row.

Benidorm is also a great destination for those who are into diving. The local bays are famous for their clear waters, picturesque rocks and reefs rich in marine flora and fauna. You can explore the waters both on your own and under the guidance of instructors from numerous local diving schools. For example, the popular diving center Diving Stones, which has the highest PADI rating (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Apart from diving you can practice snorkeling, hookah diving, kitesurfing, and windsurfing.

Expats in Spain: Benidorm attractions and entertainment

If you are interested in history and culture, you will definitely fall in love with Benidorm.

The historical part of the resort is full of traditional Spanish sights:

The ruins of the Iberian settlement of Tossal de la Cala;
The Church of San Jaime (Iglesia de San Jaime);
Torre Morales Escalates, the 16th century observation tower, and many other sights.

You will definitely find plenty of things to explore when moving to Benidorm. The central square, Plaza de Toros, is a place where bullfights, festivals and other city festivals are held. If you are an art lover, then Casa Museo de Benidorm is a place for you. History lovers should visit the local agricultural museum. The Palacio Benidorm offers various vibrant shows including flamenco shows, ballet and music concerts.

One of the main attractions of the town is the newly built In Tempo apartment block. This is a 47-storey and 200 meter high skyscraper building which is the tallest building in Europe. The block consists of two twin towers connected by the construction looked like a diamond. The twin towers are seen from almost any corner of the town.

There are also plenty of restaurants in the town where you can try delicious traditional dishes of Spanish and other cuisines. A lunch will cost you on average €8-9, a traditional Spanish breakfast - €2-3, a set of Spanish tapas - €7-8 in tapas bars.

In October, the town hosts a Paella Festival. This festival is the best way to try out the best local paella.

This town is famed for its vibrant nightlife. Plenty of night clubs wait for you. Most of the clubs are located in the suburbs - in the area of Avenida Communitat Valencia. But you can also enjoy some fine spots closer to the beach. For example, take a walk along the Levante beach and you will find plenty of bars and discos thanks to which Benidorm is known as continental Ibiza.

Besides, in the vicinity you will find:

The Terra Mitica amusement park in a 10 minute ride from the town;
The Terra Natura safari park located close to the Terra Mitica;
The Aitana safari park, the largest in this region. Located in an hour ride;
Aqua Natura (next door to Terra Natura) and Aqualandia (in the suburbs);
Mundomar marine animal park;
The natural park of Sierra Helada;
El Castell de Guadalest, a small town with the largest number of attractions per square meter;
The Algar Waterfalls and many other sights.

Benidorm is a great place that may offer something interesting for absolutely everyone. That is why it can be the best place to move especially if you are looking for entertainment diversity.

Other things to do in Benidorm

This town is famed not only for sights and bustling night life but for shopping as well. During the high season, most of the shops are open till late evening. From December to January and from July to Augusts shops offer big discounts and you can find a really great bargain. Among the local shopping malls and stores, the most popular one is La Marina, which is located in Finestrat. In this shopping mall you will be able to enjoy plenty of brand stores, a large food court, cinema, special areas for children and El Corte Inglés discount store.

Local markets like El Pueblo, the largest market in the town, offer fresh fruits and vegetables and flea markets are the best place to go hunting for some antiques and other interesting unique things. One of such markets is El Cisne, the weekend flea market located 15 minutes outside Benidorm.

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