Benidorm is one of the most popular party capitals in Europe. With its close proximity to the UK and choice of "low cost" airlines to get here, it´s easy to see why... but probably the deciding factor in choosing Benidorm is value for money. This is why the resort attracts a huge "Stag & Hen" following - and the party season has already begun!
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The Hospital Marina Baixa in Villa Joyosa, which is the local Social Security (ie free) hospital serving Benidorm and the surrounding area has come under criticism from hospital workers. This is the hospital used by thousands of tourists every year in emergencies and free on presentation of a valid blue European Health Insurance Card, or EHIC for short.
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Probably is the answer in my opinion.The landmark ruling, allowing passengers to claim compensation of up to 480GBP for delays of more than 3 hours can and probably will have far reaching consequences for all. And who will suffer - passengers and of course tourist reliant businesses, as air fares are bound to increase!
At last .... back home! That´s how many ex-pats feel who have moved to Spain - its lovely to go and visit but you´re itching to get back after a week, especially if the weather is typically British! Apart from the obvious things which you miss - family and friends, the next thing on my list, which most women will relate to, are the shops.... in particular the likes of Tesco et al
Finestrat City Council have finally agreed a compensation settlement with traders following the fateful flood back in October 2011, which resulted in the death of two British pensioners at the market in La Cala.The PP run council has approved a 307,851 euro settlement which will be allocated to the 145 traders that were affected on the day in question.
Yesterday, Giles Paxman, the British Ambassador to Spain visited Benidorm to hold a working meeting with the Mayor, Agustin Navarro. He was accompanied by the British Consul, Paul Rodwell who's last high profile visit to the town was to jointly present an award to Derren Litten, writter and creator of the hugely popular ITV series "Benidorm" with the Mayor
But not for good..... this short trip back to the UK has reaffirmed (not that I really needed to) that the grass IS definitely greener on the other side - well in my opinion. I departed from Alicante on my "favourite" airline, Ryanair... and I'm not be facetious when I say that, just in case you are wondering! Two seats plus hold luggage for under 50 euros I certainly can't complain, even if it is like going on a bus.
Calling all Abba fans - want to sing and tap along to all the favourite Abba hits? Then mark the following 2 dates in your diary:Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd February 2013 and the place is the Auditorium in La Nucia."The Great ABBA Experience" is a musical extravaganza which has been put together by Rob Barendsma, director of the Teatro del Sol in La Nucia.
The police in Benidorm are certainly keeping very busy - last week they announced a crackdown on the free bus trips and now they are targeting pirate taxi's! Looks like the new Police Commissioner, Juan Carlos Hernandez is definately trying to clean the town up and taking crime and security seriously, which has been a concern over the last few years for the British.
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When visiting Benidorm, on the tick list will be all the usual tourist attractions such as Terra Mitica, Aqualandia, MundoMar, Terra Natura for the daytime and the iconic and famous Benidorm Palace for the evening. But another thing that should be on the list is Benidorm Circus, which sometimes people forget about as its only on once a week - every Saturday starting at 6pm. The Big Top is located directly behind the Benidorm Palace.
Police in Benidorm have started a month long campaign inspecting "tour buses" taking holiday makers on unlicensed excursions - they have already halted 2 buses in the centre of town and the companies can be fined anywhere between 4600 and 8000 euros!It is quite a common occurrence in many holiday resorts, and Benidorm is no exception.
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The hit West End musical "Cats" is coming to the Costa Blanca this February and will be performed by members of the Footlights Youth Theatre in Calpe."Cats" is the 4th longest running West End musical, which originally opened in 1981and the following year on Broadway. The actress Elaine Paige is probably the best known actress to have been in the production, but it was by a complete fluke.
At long last 2013 has arrived and anticipation is building in Benidorm for the arrival of the crew and cast, for the hotly awaited start of filming for the 6th series. Ever since Derren Litten, writter and creator of the hugely popular series made the announcement back in September that Series 6 was confirmed, people have been asking when exactly it will start.
Residents and local businesses of Albir have been battling for months with an ongoing problem in certain parts of the town - illegal camper vans parking up on public land. This is most evident alongside the towns Mercadona supermarket, where around a dozen RV´s (motorhomes) can be spotted occupying waste ground to the side of the store and behind the health centre.