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Benidorm area -
MARINA BAJA AREA -
The largest and most well known resort in the Marina Baja area of the Costa Blanca is undoubtedly Benidorm but for thosee wishing a more sedate holiday, either side of this lively resort are some wonderful and often overlooked destinations.
Benidorm attracts five million visitors each year and its hardly surprising considering whats on offer..! Back in the 60s Benidorm was just a small fishing port centered on a domed church next to Plaza del Castillo, known today as Placa del Castell. The same old church remains, but literally hundreds of bars, restaurants and hotels now surround it.
The dome of Altea´s church, blue with a white geometrical design, is one of the symbolic
images of the Costa Blanca. Altea is situated on a hill whose peak rises above the
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Finestrat is a small resort, nestled between the mountains and the sea and is home
to a fine sandy beach and surrounded by green countryside. Popular with families,
Cala Finestrat includes a good choice of apartments and a small selection of pleasant
restaurants and cafes. For those looking for bars and nightlife the resort is well-
Villajoyosa, or La Vila Joiosa as the locals call it, is a charming jewel of a town
set on the edge of a safe sandy beach. It's just a 40 drive from Alicante airport,
and just 20 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Benidorm.
The coloured houses in
the old town are a joy to see and come in all the pastel shades you can imagine.
