Benidorm | Which part to stay in?

Which Part of Benidorm to stay in?

If you have never been to Benidorm on the Costa Blanca in Spain and are considering a visit then you will be met will a bewildering choice of places to stay at. The location of these places withing Benidorm itself can make the difference to having a great to poor holiday.

Benidorm stretches some six kilometres from Levante beach in the east to Poniente beach in the west. Between the two of them is what is called the Old Town. Each area has a particular character and will thus suit different travellers staying in Benidorm.

The Levente Beach area is where most of the night life takes place, yet do not let this put you off staying in this area since some hotels are set far enough back so that you are unlikely to notice the late night revellers as they head home. Even hotels that are very close to the action does not automatically mean that your sleep will be disturbed. Careful choice of the specific hotel can make the difference. From the beach there is a slight flat area with hotels before a gentle incline begins to take you further inland. Most hotels in the Levante Beach area are within 15 minutes idle walking distance. With a lot of hotels in the Levante area are on the opposite side of a main road from the beach and this could be an important factor if you have young children eager to race to the beach. The promenade is not closed to traffic but there is only a handful of vehicles that pass by. The actual beach in the Levante area can get quite congested at season peaks hence the reason for over 5000 sunbeds.

The Old Town consists of narrow streets and shops and although quieter than the Levante area it is not dead since there are still many bars and clubs in the area. Some of the narrow streets are steep and thus more suited those without difficulty in walking.

Poniente Beach area is more subdued than the other areas mentioned above, thus making it more the place for those not intending venturing out at night, except for a quiet drink in a sea front bar so you can see the sun setting.

 Later I will be adding more entries with respect to holidays in Benidorm.