Hotels Benidorm

What to see by car: Benidorm

Spain's third-largest city, Valencia, with its confusing road systems and decayed backstreets may mar first impressions; but shopping, dining and entertainment supplement some fascinating sightseeing in this historical town. Ceramic domed roofs glitter in the Mediterranean sunshine, and the tree-lined boulevards of the modern town contrast with the old-fashioned patios and plazas of the older quarter.

The neoclassical cathedral guards a goblet of purple agate alleged to be the Holy Grail. The cathedral's octagonal bell tower is a distinctive landmark and is known as the Miguelete. Splendid art and ceramic collections, the elegant Lonja (exchange) and the lively modernist market building are just some of Valencia's extensive range of attractions. Valencia is about 1 hour, 30 minutes drive north of Benidorm.

Famed since Roman times for its incandescent skies, Alicante is 30 minutes drive south west of Benidorm, and is the main city on the Costa Blanca. The old town has a pleasant and very Spanish atmosphere, and a number of interesting buildings. Wide, palm-lined promenades sweep along the seafront, where cafés, bars and shops await investigation. The main sights are the craggy vestiges of Santa Barbara Castle and the unexpectedly extensive Colleccion de Arte Del Siglo XX (Museum of 20th century Art).

A little under an hour southwest of Alicante is the Roman city of Murcia set on a fertile plain by the River Segura. After Moorish occupation, it became a bishopric and enjoyed great prosperity during the 18th century from agriculture and silk weaving. Today it is a large commercial and industrial centre and a lively university city with cafés and tapas bars.

The cathedral (14th century with later additions) has an ornate façade and rich chapels, and a spiral ramp leads to the belfry and panoramic views. The Casino (not a gambling den, but a seemly gentleman's club) has an exotically decorated interior. Polychrome pasos (Holy Week floats) by a local master are on display at the Salzillo Museum. Film-makers have often taken advantage of the Arizonan scenery nearby.

Selection of hotels in this region:

Alameda Hotel
Hotel Brasil
Pueblo Benidorm Hotel
Sol Costa Blanca
Melia Benidorm
Sol Pelicanos Ocas
Magic Monika Holidays
Magic Fenicia
Magic Cristal Park
Tropicana Rock Suites
Magic Monika Holidays Apartments
Condal Hotel
Rosaire Hotel
Selomar Hotel
Rosamar Hotel
Palm Beach Hotel
Hotel Cabana
Hotel Poseidon
Hotel Poseidon Playa
Hotel Poseidon Palace
Hotel Prince Park
Hotel Mont Park
Bristol Park
Hotel Helios
Princesa Hotel
Gran Hotel Bali
Los Dalmatas
Avenida
Hotel Benilux Park

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