Beautiful Spain can easily give odds to many European powers in the field of tourism, knowing for sure that it is impossible to overtake or even come close to it. Tourists adore this country for its magnificent seaside resorts, passionate Barcelona with its famous extreme activities like bullfighting, or Madrid with its abundance of historical monuments. Guests dreaming of a fun holiday, a variety of restaurants, bars and nightclubs are faced with a choice - Alicante or Benidorm.
Both the one and the other Spanish resorts know a lot about rest, they act on equal terms in the struggle for their tourist. They offer a full range of travel services, from luxury hotels and beaches to all kinds of nightlife entertainment.
Alicante or Benidorm - which is better?
The first of the resorts - Alicante - occupies a convenient geographical position, the city is distinguished by the fact that people of many nationalities live in it, and this factor is reflected in the cuisine of the resort. Here you can find restaurants and cafes offering dishes prepared according to the national traditions of different peoples and countries.
The second factor influencing the cuisine of Alicante is its location on the seashore, so the most popular and delicious dishes are prepared from fish and seafood. Moreover, there is no need to be afraid for the quality of the prepared dishes, since the catch almost instantly appears in the kitchen.
Benidorm competes with Alicante in many respects, but they have a common cuisine - a lot of fish, seafood, vegetables. On every corner there are traditional restaurants with a cozy atmosphere, aromatic dishes served with delicious local wine.
City landmarks
Alicante has a magical effect on any tourist who comes here, as if a person finds himself in a wonderful city that combines the styles of different times and continents, offers a journey through time. Some buildings contain elements of the Greek style, there are Gothic structures directed upwards and decorated with sharp turrets and spiers. Nearby are houses built in the 19th - 20th centuries, in the Art Nouveau style, while everything looks very harmonious. Of the architectural sights of Alicante, tourists are most struck by the following: the Basilica of St. Mary, made in the Gothic style with baroque elements; the fortress of St. Barbara; the castle of San Fernando, built at the beginning of the 19th century.
Benidorm is conventionally divided into two parts - the Old Town and new buildings, of course, tourists love walking around the historic center of the resort. This is a kind of journey to Spain of the 17th - 19th centuries, where narrow streets, ancient churches, the ruins of an ancient observation tower and the "Mediterranean Balcony", this is the name given to the observation deck, located on the cliff and offering stunning views of the sea.
Entertainment for tourists
The main attractions await guests of Alicante on the beaches and in their surroundings. Tourists love to walk along the Explanada de Espasa, a mosaic road lined with pebbles. Palm trees are planted on both sides of the boulevard, so the walk is quite comfortable even on the hottest day. The second favorite place for walking is the Old Town, which is full of monuments, interesting buildings, museums and restaurants.
In summer, life in Alicante does not stop for a minute, even at night restaurants, clubs and other entertainment establishments continue to work. Many different celebrations and music festivals are organized, and the "Night of Fire" is especially fond of the locals (and guests), when bonfires are lit all over the city and along the coast.
There are only four beaches in the resort of Benidorm, but they are considered the best in Spain, they are sandy, equipped with fenced children's playgrounds, slides. There are jumps for water skiing along the coast, there are many other water activities and attractions. In the vicinity of the city you can find a diving center and go exploring the seabed. Children's holidays in Benidorm will be a success if tourists regularly visit Aqualandia with their offspring, the famous water amusement park.
A comparison of just three positions showed that it was impossible to identify a winner, each of these Spanish resorts is good in its own way. They have common features - the ability to create a comfortable life for guests, but you can also find some nuances of relaxation.
Therefore, the resort of Benidorm is chosen by guests who:
- want to relax on the best Spanish beaches;
- dream of taking a selfie on the Mediterranean Balcony;
- they love walking along the ancient streets.
Travelers come to Alicante who:
- want to learn more about Spanish history;
- adore folk holidays;
- strive to explore traditional cuisine;
- love an active nightlife.
