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Benidorm used to be a quiet fishing village.
Language
Spanish
Visas
UK citizens do not require a visa.
Getting there
Direct flights from the UK to Alicante and Valencia. There are regular buses and trains from Alicante to all towns and resorts along the coast, and rail connections from Alicante to Madrid and Barcelona.
Flying time from London
Two hours
Getting around
Benidorm is easily navigated on foot, or you can hire a bicycle.
Currency
Euro
Costs
Guide prices: bottle of beer from 80p, a film for your camera £2.50, meal for two with wine £9, a litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5.50.
Weather
The Costa Blanca's mild temperature means that the beach is hardly ever out of bounds, even in winter. It is one of the driest parts of Spain - you can swim as early as late March. Temperatures range from 32C in summer to 8C in winter.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT, one hour ahead of BST in summer
International dialling code from the UK
00 34
Voltage
220V AC
Opening hours
Large supermarkets and department stores, Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; other shops and businesses 9am-2pm and then 4.30/5pm-8pm. Banks, Mon-Fri 8.30am-2pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm (some not open on Saturdays in summer).
Health - Before you go
Spain has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Make sure you have an EHIC health form (available from UK post offices).
Health - When you are there
Use plenty of sunscreen and consider taking a break from the sun's intensity at midday. Pharmacies (farmacia) display a green cross.
Warnings
Be observant and protect your possessions - handbags casually slung over a shoulder are easy targets for pickpockets. Always pay attention to flag signs on the beach about water conditions.
Emergency
Police Nacional 091, Policia Local 092. British Embassy Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, Madrid, Tel. 319 0200.
Customs
The Spanish seem to operate on a different clock and tend to eat their evening meal much later than in the UK.
Pets
You may bring your pet to and from Spain under the Pet Travel Scheme provided you have the correct documentation. This takes some months to set up; check with your vet for details.
Tipping
A flat VAT of 7% on all meals means you are not required to tip, but most people leave some small change.
Tourist office
22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP, Tel. 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
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| |  | | Maria Amelia, Alfas del Pi, Near Benidorm
Detached villa with 3 bedrooms and private pool on the Spanish Costa Blanca near to Albir and Altea. Family groups only.
|  | | Font Rotja apartment
Brand new luxury apartment in Albir.Air conditioning and swimming pool for adults and children.Only ten minutes' walk to the beach.
|  | | Benidorm, Levante, Front Line 3 bed Apartment
Apartment up to 8 people in Levante, very centric
|  | | Villa Marina Apartment no 504
Superb beach front duplex apartment, new in 2004 with spectacular views overlooking the bay. Sip a nice glass of wine on the balcony as you listen to the surf lapping over the shore. Sheer joy
|  | | Benidorm 3 Bed Superior Villa.
Beautifull
Villa, located only 12-15mins Benidorm, Communal pool, Fantastic Views, Roof terrace, Patio, Barbeque. 3 Beds, 2 Bathroom.
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