If you don’t like Benidorm? (2 Viewers)

[EuroTrotters]

A lot of people do !

 

[RustyRuss]

Went to Beni a few weeks ago with some lecturer colleagues from work, had a great time! Four days of entertainment and, well, drinking. Couldn’t spend more than 4 days there though! I was totally knackered when we got back!!

 

[scotjimland]

That's a no from us.. not our type of destination .. my vision of hell

It's a "Marmite" place..

 

[Richard n Ann]

We used to spend about 8 weeks there. You don't go out every night...

We used to have Monday nights in

 

[Boldly]

1.50 € a pint 7€ fish and chips. Friday afternoon karaoke and 30 plus degrees in October . What's not to like?

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[RustyRuss]

I looked back at my pedometer app, I walked a minimum of 4 miles a day bar hopping, on the first day we did nearly 7!! I came back as a pale shadow of my former racing snake self!

 

[Tombola]

Nowt wrong with benners.

My view 2 mins ago..not touched a drop while being here.

 

[steveveets]

On my way there early Sunday morning until Thursday for a "Golf trip". Should be fun🏌‍

 

[tonka]

Tonka towers is still there..
Spent many hours on the balcony watching the antics !!!

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[EuroTrotters]

Tonka towers is still there..
Spent many hours on the balcony watching the antics !!!

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So did we in May !

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[Realist]

That's a no from us.. not our type of destination .. my vision of hell

It's a "Marmite" place..

Benidorm has changed dramatically over the years, the local authorities and police have changed the areas look and feel and it’s not like Blackpool anymore.

Great location, food is cheap as is the drink and worth every penny of a trip.

 

[Tombola]

Benidorm has changed dramatically over the years, the local authorities and police have changed the areas look and feel and it’s not like Blackpool anymore.

Great location, food is cheap as is the drink and worth every penny of a trip.

That's right...and since they done the front up it's nice.
Pontiente beach today saturday morning 26 degrees..and not too busy at all. Even with the Spaniards from up north arriving.

 

[scotjimland]

Benidorm has changed dramatically over the years, the local authorities and police have changed the areas look and feel and it’s not like Blackpool anymore.

Great location, food is cheap as is the drink and worth every penny of a trip.

Im sure it has .. but since cheap drink (we don't drink) and food are not high on the list of tick boxes.. no attraction

not condemning, each to their own.. no right or wrong, it's just not out type of place to go.. just as many of the places we prefer would hold little attraction for others..

 

[HKF]

1.50 € a pint 7€ fish and chips. Friday afternoon karaoke and 30 plus degrees in October . What's not to like?

Er.....the noise?

 

[NicandJay]

the streets were covered in dog mess ( I know that's lazy owners) and the manhole covers were surrounded by clearly used dried toilet paper that was not cleared in the time we stayed. Despite all the money tourists bring to the area the "council" didn't seem to be that bothered. But atmosphere great, beaches stunning just mind where you walk on the way back to your van.

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[Landy Andy]

My idea of hell. Spain is bad enough, but Benidorm. No thanks.

 

[HKF]

My idea of hell. Spain is bad enough, but Benidorm. No thanks.

Against my better judgement, I've been talked into MHing in Spain over Christmas!!! I have no idea what to expect. I hate noise and love nature!!! I imagine (no doubt from TV programmes) lots of noisy, rowdy, drunken people, loud music everywhere and crowds everywhere. Will it be like that? Or is that a complete misconception? I have to say that, even if we can get there without a breakdown, I'm not overly looking forward to it!!

 

[Sue and Rick]

My wife has arranged for New Years Eve there. Locals have a great party, will report back if I can stand and hold a phone.

 

[Alan]

And a 10 minute walk from the centre you have lovely walks,this one is our favourite

 

[HKF]

And a 10 minute walk from the centre you have lovely walks,this one is our favourite
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Oh, wow!! That looks lovely!

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[jumartoo]

Against my better judgement, I've been talked into MHing in Spain over Christmas!!! I have no idea what to expect. I hate noise and love nature!!! I imagine (no doubt from TV programmes) lots of noisy, rowdy, drunken people, loud music everywhere and crowds everywhere. Will it be like that? Or is that a complete misconception? I have to say that, even if we can get there without a breakdown, I'm not overly looking forward to it!!

Spain or Benidorm?

There's rather a lot more to Spain than the tourist coasts.

 

[HKF]

Spain or Benidorm?

There's rather a lot more to Spain than the tourist coasts.

Oh, doh, of course!! I meant Benidorm Mostly Benidorm, anyway. Our friends spend 3 to 4 months there every year and my hubby has decided we should try it!!

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Against my better judgement, I've been talked into MHing in Spain over Christmas!!! I have no idea what to expect. I hate noise and love nature!!! I imagine (no doubt from TV programmes) lots of noisy, rowdy, drunken people, loud music everywhere and crowds everywhere. Will it be like that? Or is that a complete misconception? I have to say that, even if we can get there without a breakdown, I'm not overly looking forward to it!!

Best stay at home then.

 

[Nanniemate]

I went for the first time a few years ago flew out could not justify taking van in December
Hotel on front and a hire car
Clean room stunning views
Long paddles on sea, brilliant drives out, bbb & em all under £300 . I paid the upgrade on the evening meal from memory about £25 for the duration so if I didn't eat out the option was there it could be lunch if you wanted a change.
Found a lovely locals bar which became my reading space.
Worst was £80 parking at airport

You never know you maybe surprised I was

 

[jumartoo]

Oh, doh, of course!! I meant Benidorm Mostly Benidorm, anyway. Our friends spend 3 to 4 months there every year and my hubby has decided we should try it!!

Oh dear, I feel for you

We used to live not too far from Benidorm, in Villajoiosa, and there are lots of lovely, nature, places to go, although they may be more "touristy" now. Relleu, Sella, Guadalest, we're all nice places to visit 20 years ago.

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[Tombola]

the streets were covered in dog mess ( I know that's lazy owners) and the manhole covers were surrounded by clearly used dried toilet paper that was not cleared in the time we stayed. Despite all the money tourists bring to the area the "council" didn't seem to be that bothered. But atmosphere great, beaches stunning just mind where you walk on the way back to your van.

How long ago was this. I only commented yesterday how spotless it was when a cleaner was cleaning and then just flicked his fag in the road lol.

 

[JockandRita]

my vision of hell

It was mine too at one time Jim. Rita kept saying that she'd like to visit, so I relented, and paid a €60 deposit which gave us 3 x nights at Camping Villasol, then we'd be offski.
We ended up staying 5 x weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was the one who kept extending our stay not Rita, which was helped by the Funster crowd present in the area.

lots of noisy, rowdy, drunken people, loud music everywhere and crowds everywhere.

In all the years we have been going January to March/April time, that's not been our experience, though we do stay away from "The Strip" at night time.
St Patrick's Day whilst the 6 x Nations Rugby is on, is very busy and is a sea of green outside the Flash Hotel, but the atmosphere is great, and there is never any bother.

Our friends spend 3 to 4 months there every year and my hubby has decided we should try it!!

I hope you enjoy it.

We used to live not too far from Benidorm, in Villajoiosa, and there are lots of lovely, nature, places to go, although they may be more "touristy" now. Relleu, Sella, Guadalest, we're all nice places to visit 20 years ago.

HKF. And many places to visit are a cheap bus ride away.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[Tombola]

Against my better judgement, I've been talked into MHing in Spain over Christmas!!! I have no idea what to expect. I hate noise and love nature!!! I imagine (no doubt from TV programmes) lots of noisy, rowdy, drunken people, loud music everywhere and crowds everywhere. Will it be like that? Or is that a complete misconception? I have to say that, even if we can get there without a breakdown, I'm not overly looking forward to it!!

Weathers isn't "tenerife" weather so not too many brit drunks..
There are some.lovely places but if folk only go down the strip and bars then they won't see better side.

You'll be fine. Watch YouTube there are plenty who do it.

 

[Tombola]

My wife has arranged for New Years Eve there. Locals have a great party, will report back if I can stand and hold a phone.

Fiesta season 2 weeks in November. Very friendly.

 

[HKF]

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HKF. And many places to visit are a cheap bus ride away.

Cheers,

Jock.

Ah, now that's a problem I do have. I would be quite happy to be able to escape when necessary by staying slightly outside but we have a small dog and I believe dogs are not allowed on buses in Spain

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