Is there anyone who doesn't go to Benidorm?

[InvictaMoto]

Other than me and Mrs Moto?

 

[Sleeveless]

Stopped by on a business trip to Valencia out of curiosity , an hour was enough.....

 

[dazandandrea]

Never been and from what ive seen on here and tv, probably never will.

 

[Clive Mott]

Been there once, then turned round and went to Xabia / Javea. Much less spoilt by roudy Brits.

 

[meanders]

I think Benidorm is a 'Marmite' destination. No-one is ambivalent, it's a love or hate place as shown here. While not for me, the fact that so many of my Funster friends and acquaintances really enjoy it, is great. It's no different to being on some rallies where some want music and take every opportunity, yet others either avoid it completely or, as with 'the Bash', come in the clubhouse to support the auction but do not stay for the "entertainment". Absolutely nothing wrong with either approach we are all.different. While I love live music, I have often been known to leave many a karaoke session. Clearly I would never do that if operating the 'desk'.

Some of it may or may not be related to the fact I rarely drink alcohol, and even then, it would be a single. I don't object to others drinking unless their behaviour becomes objectionable to others or dangerous.

Vive la différence.

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[David and Sally]

I collected my 20 something kids from a night out

Hells Bells, that is a lot of kids. Did you have a bus?

 

[L' Hobo]

Been there once, then turned round and went to Xabia / Javea. Much less spoilt by roudy Brits.

This is the main thing that angers me. I have never been to Beni but when I was returning from Sweden a few years ago via Poland & Germany, in Berlin's Alexanderplaz at 2 in the afternoon, there was a group of drunken, half undressed, youngish men making an absolute nuisance of themselves and constantly shouting out that they were British and proud of it as if this resolved them of any responsibility.

Now, I enjoy a drink but.....why can't Brits just go quietly to sleep in the their corner?

 

[L' Hobo]

Hells Bells, that is a lot of kids. Did you have a bus?

Yes but no TV or Central heating!

 

[Gaston aires]

Spain is Spain and Benidorm is Benidorm. If you want to see Spain in all its glory don’t expect to see it in Benidorm.
Phil

 

[TDub49]

Other than me and Mrs Moto?

Why would you?

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[Fatmrsgeorge]

Fatmrandmrsgeorge. Least intrepid travellers of all time. Never been further than Jersey !

 

[Boy]

I’ve been a couple of times for a motor home driver
It’s ideal just to parks up a have a wonder
Round with out moving you rig
Would not want to spend a life time there but a lot of brits do

 

[Paddlers]

We ended up nearby on La Media Legua which is situated approximately halfway between Albir & Benidorm . We were supposed to be on El Saler campsite but they never replied to our email or returned our deposit but given the circumstances of the storms in Valencia the week previously it was understandable.
We'd had 8 days at Xeraco and the beaches were covered in debris so we backtracked . Benidorm itself was as you'd expect and we didn't loiter but Albir & La Media Legua campsite were lovely . We'd certainly stay there again but just not bother with the Benidorm bit , I'd not seen tandem mobility scooters previously but they seemed to be the chariot of choice. Don't go unless you enjoy passive smoking.....

 

[David and Sally]

We ended up nearby on La Media Legua which is situated approximately halfway between Albir & Benidorm . We were supposed to be on El Saler campsite but they never replied to our email or returned our deposit but given the circumstances of the storms in Valencia the week previously it was understandable.
We'd had 8 days at Xeraco and the beaches were covered in debris so we backtracked . Benidorm itself was as you'd expect and we didn't loiter but Albir & La Media Legua campsite were lovely . We'd certainly stay there again but just not bother with the Benidorm bit , I'd not seen tandem mobility scooters previously but they seemed to be the chariot of choice. Don't go unless you enjoy passive smoking.....

Booked in to La Media for a couple of weeks in February. Thatnks for the review

 

[mikeyv]

In my teens I'd have lapped it up, now, in my 70s, ok for the odd day, but probably only if we have visitors who are curious to see the place.

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[Richard n Ann]

People talk as if they have to go to bar street when visiting Benidorm. It's totally optional you know

 

[Centurian]

Always fancied going as I loved the TV series of the same name. Heard many different stories about the resort, but you don’t know until you’ve tried it. Maybe one day?

 

[pandas]

Vang Vieng is another option but takes a bit longer to get there

 

[PaulW2]

This is almost like one of those sentence completion tests that psychologists use:

In order to be a proper motorhomer you need to .....
Benidorm is a place for people .....
I sometimes feel that other people.....
If I could have my life over I would.....

 

[TheLifeofBrian]

Well we are back here at the moment having been here just before Christmas for a week so I think that answers your initial question.
I have to say, having been to a few rallies & shows with you lot I thought there might have been a few more fans of Benidorm!
Most comments seem to be from people who came once years ago or haven't actually been but absolutely hate it

Actually just to add we hadn't been before so came with an open mind. We are also here in the winter (not sure what it would be like when all the bars are open!)
There's something for everyone (except less beggars, homeless & junkies than most UK towns & cities seem to have these days ) If you look there are plenty of real Spanish bars & locals, plus all the other Europeans that like warm weather
I would imagine in the summer it's like Tenerife is all year!
Also FYI I think all of the sites were full a week ago and there are about 6 or 7 with 90 plus pitches on each. A large carpark by us was also full but the police moved them all on before we came back - although they seem to have moved just up the road to another one!

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[Peregrinator]

Used to go in the 70's using package deals, never gone since and never will again, want History & Culture

 

[meanders]

Well there is obviously enough people of all nations who find it an attraction to make it busy and clearly a success.

 

[GibAvon]

Harrumph! Er … no. Never.

 

[cliffanger]

I have to say, having been to a few rallies & shows with you lot I thought there might have been a few more fans of Benidorm!

We’re all here Brian - only we keep ourselves to ourselves, drink tea all day, do jigsaw puzzles and are in bed by nine …..

 

[Bubba]

No. Too peopley for us.

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[TheLifeofBrian]

Used to go in the 70's using package deals, never gone since and never will again, want History & Culture

50+ years ago on a package holiday

 

[raysalaugh]

50+ years ago on a package holiday

I've seen it, sure it was called Carry on Abroad.

 

[Mike Warland]

We spend 80 days a few miles away at Villajoyosa but rarely go into Benidorm, last year we went in twice just to meet up with friends.

We are thinking of stopping off at Vilajoyosa this time where do you stay please

 

[TheLifeofBrian]

I think Benidorm is a 'Marmite' destination. No-one is ambivalent, it's a love or hate place as shown here. While not for me, the fact that so many of my Funster friends and acquaintances really enjoy it, is great. It's no different to being on some rallies where some want music and take every opportunity, yet others either avoid it completely or, as with 'the Bash', come in the clubhouse to support the auction but do not stay for the "entertainment". Absolutely nothing wrong with either approach we are all.different. While I love live music, I have often been known to leave many a karaoke session. Clearly I would never do that if operating the 'desk'.

Some of it may or may not be related to the fact I rarely drink alcohol, and even then, it would be a single. I don't object to others drinking unless their behaviour becomes objectionable to others or dangerous.

Vive la différence.

What an excellent attitude - if we were all more tolerant of other people's opinions the world would be a much better place

 

[carolyn]

I don’t drink and I love Beni, not the ghastly little bit in the middle but the whole package with it’s surrounding beautiful areas. It’s funny really how many Spanish people go there though? Just sayin’

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[olley]

Been a couple of times on the tram from Alicante, we liked it, so no problem going again if it's on our route.