Benidorm holidays uncovered - insider tips

Whatever you decide to do on your holidays to Benidorm, whether it’s relaxing days on the beach or lively nights outs, lowcostholidays.com’s insider tips will help you discover your perfect holiday experience.

Spectacular nights out

A night out in Benidorm can be quiet colourful; head to the Levante area if you’re after lively clubs and bars. Experience a spot of cabaret or flamenco dancing with a nice meal thrown in at Benidorm Palace, prices are 45 Euros for adults and just 23 Euros for children. Kids under 10 will get the show for free! Fun for the whole family!

The largest club, with a 5,000 capacity and no less than 12 bars, is the popular KM Disco Garden – so take your pick for a great night out on your Benidorm holiday.

Hidden Gems

The Old Town sits between the 2 beaches in the resort and offers a real taste of traditional Spanish culture and history. Take some time out from the beach to explore this hidden gem on your holidays in Benidorm.

How’s the shopping?

There are a lot of shops in Benidorm; clothes shops, souvenir shops, jewellery shops, bazaars where you can pick up a bargain and supermarkets for essentials. Head to the Avda del Mediterraneo in the Rinco de Loizx area, where you will find a mini shopping centre or the little alleyway that leads to a square off the Passeig de la Carreterra, brimming with leather goods. If you’re into designer gear, there’s no better place to head that the Avenida Uno.

Where can I get a burger?

You’ll be able to eat for less than 5 Euros in most restaurants; a beer will cost around 1.5 Euros. There’s plenty of choice from Chinese, Italian, British to local cuisine and tapas bars.

Get in with the locals...

Here’s some information for when you’re on your Benidorm holidays:

Can I drink the water?

• Bottled water is reccomended!

What’s the emergency number?

• Spanish emergency services can be contacted on 112

Shall I pack the sun cream?

• Sun cream is recommended, unless you want to look like a lobster!

How do I get around?

• To get around the resort, why not hop on the Benidorm Denia train? Hopping on a bus is also fairly inexpensive. For those of you who don’t do public transport, hire a taxi or simply take a stroll.

Shall I learn the local lingo?

• A lot of the locals speak English. You could learn the odd phrase like please or thank you if you want to be polite.

Do I need to tip?

• Tipping ranges from 5% to 10%, it's not compulsory so completely up to you.