Discovering Benidorm Old Town For The First Time

Benidorm with its sun kissed beaches, wide variety of water sports and energetic nightlife has rightly earned a reputation for being one of the liveliest coastal resorts in Spain. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of Benidorm one will come across the Old Town area which offers visitors a chance to enjoy a more laidback lifestyle away from the masses that flock to the beach. Easily explored by foot, the Old Town is an ideal place for one to head to after a long day out at the beach. Intrepid travellers who take time to walk around this enchanting area and its winding cobbled streets will be rewarded with sights of traditional style white houses, charming pavement cafes and even some lively tapas bars which help to create a typical Spanish town ambience.

With the famous Poniente and Levante beaches on either side, the Old Town also makes a great base for those looking to spend their mornings lazing around the seaside or taking part in water sports. Due to its central location and close proximity to the town centre, the Old Town and the surrounding area is home to many Benidorm apartments and hotels that cater to different budgets and needs.

A great place for a leisurely stroll, the Old Town also has a few attractions worth checking out such as the Church of San Jaime with its unmistakable blue tiled domes. One of the areas most visited spots is the Balcon de Benidorm which is a balcony that provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape including the beaches. An ideal vantage point for those looking to take that magical photograph which sums up the beauty of the area, the Balcon de Benidorm is also a draw for romantics and it is not unusual to see couples using it as a backdrop for their wedding pictures as well!

It would be wrong to assume however, that the Old Town is a purely traditional locale. Amongst the old houses and streets one will find modern Benidorm hotels as well as an eclectic array of shops and boutiques selling everything from designer clothing to leather goods. The area is also home to the ever popular Tapas Alley which is the name given to a particular part of town which boasts a high concentration of tapas bars. Ideal places in which to just sit back and relax after a long day of sightseeing, sunbathing and shopping, these tapas bars not only give patrons a chance to sample wine and beer, but local cuisine as well.

Also not to be missed is a visit to the Old Town in the evening and at night when the area becomes a nightlife hotspot attracting young and old alike. Visitors can begin their night time excursions by heading to the areas many restaurants which offer both local and international dishes. While it may not reach the heady heights of the nightlife at near by Levante, the Old Town nevertheless offers plenty of bar hopping opportunities and gives party goers a chance to enjoy a night out on the town.

An ideal starting point for ones adventures in sunny Benidorm, the Old Town offers visitors an opportunity to truly get a feel of the area and life in a more traditional Spanish style setting. Those finding Benidorm Hotels or apartment in or near the Old Town can also use this part of town as a convenient base to visit the surrounding coastal areas and their attractions. For more information regarding the Old Town experience one can refer Benidorm Old Town: Sightseeing, Shopping and Tapas!

About The Author Larry Austin is a freelance journalist and who writes on topics related to travel, hotels and destination reviews. He is currently working for RoomsNet.com. Benidorm is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain and RoomsNet.com is a specialist for Hotels in Benidorm. You may view Benidorm Hotels here classified under many themes.