Benidorm / Albir Camping
Benidorm
Benidorm
is a Spanish municipality and town in Alicante (Valencian Community) on the
Mediterranean coast. This town has been a tourist destination in Spain since
1925. Afterwards, its port was expanded, and the very first hotels were built in
the town. However, it was about the 1950s when Benidorm became renowned as a
summer destination for tourists from inland Spain, especially Madrid.
Nowadays,
it is known for its hotel industry, beaches, and skyscrapers and receives as
many tourists from abroad as from Spain. According to the 2014 census, Benidorm
has a permanent population of 69,010 inhabitants, making it the fifth-most
populous town in the Alicante province and the ninth in Valencian Community.
Albir
Albir
is a town that is situated in the southeast of Spain on the Costa Blanca. This
town is located within the Valencia community just close to Alcoy, Benidorm,
Denia Guadalest, Oliva, Vilajoyosa, and l'Alfàs del Pí.
The
modern town of Albir is spacious and very clean. It is loaded with lots of
lovely and wide tree-lined streets to enjoy walks along in the evening or to
sit out on a pavement café watching the world go by. Albir is a famous relaxing
holiday destination for those who want to make their holidays memorable.
Moreover, it is a perfect site to visit in Spain for families. Albir has
something to offer to every age group with eagerness to explore this town.
The
town is easily accessible from the A7 motorway and also by train. The local
airport is Alicante airport, which is just less than one hours drive from
Albir.
History
Albir
belongs to Cid-Cid (lord Cid). King James, I was the one to conquer the town,
and later on, it became a part of the Kingdom of Valencia. In 1244, Albir was
integrated into the Valencia province.
It
was situated near the border with the kingdom of Al Andalus. Later, in the 18th
century, Albir became a part of the new Alicante province.
Climate
Albir
has a fantastic and mild climate all year round. There are no temperature
extremes to disturb your plans of having fun in your holidays in such an
enchanting region. Its temperature reaches a maximum of 40 degrees Celcius in
the summer season. Besides, its winters are temperate and warm.
Cuisine
Besides
its natural views, the cuisine of Albir can also make you fall in love with
this enchanting tourist destination in Spain. You can enjoy eating the
appealing flavors of the sea along with various noodles dishes, countless
traditional meal options of Albir, and magnificent rice. Additionally, various
international-level restaurants can serve you as per your lifestyle, personal
preferences, and dietary needs.
Top things you must do during Albir
Camping
Albir beach
The white rounded stone beach soothes visitors' eyes with the ever-changing
turquoise blue waters, which are usually warm and crystal clear in the summer
months.
This charming bay forms part of the Mediterranean sea and hosts
underwater, protected Poseidon grass, giving an excellent environment for the
varied marine life. In addition, there are lovely "calas" (bays)
where you can go scuba diving and be entirely on your own.
Award-winning beach
Albir is delightful beaches have consistently won the EU Blue flag
awards every year since the scheme started 30 years ago, an unbroken record
shared by only six other beaches in the whole of Spain.
Palm tree-lined marble promenade
The beach has a beautiful, white marbled promenade, lined with palm
trees and well lit at night. There is a renowned anchor monument, around which
many open-air concerts occur, along with the summer craft markets and
beachfront outside the extensive sized cinema screenings.
The Albir beach also has various separate children's play areas,
seasonal lifeguards, well-maintained public toilets, disabled access, and an
open-air beach library where you can borrow books, newspapers, etc., or log on
to the internet for free.
Sierra Gelada
Although
Benidorm is a frequently visited tourist destination famous for its year-round
high temperatures, the Serra Gelada enjoys a cold microclimate that possibly
gave it its name (gelada=frozen). Its name has also been attributed to the
optical effect created by the moon on nights as it reflects off the cliffs —
perhaps a somewhat more poetic explanation than the first one!
However,
the things that never fail to impress the audience in this natural park are:
- Famous
hanging dune fossils.
- Its imposing rock formations.
- Soaring
vertical cliffs emerge from the sea.
The
fossilized sand in this dune has been hanging off the cliff for several
thousands of years. Further attractions include the karst caves where monk
seals once took shelter, and fishers and pirates collected water that filtered
through the roof, and the cave of the Whale, which the sea has eroded, damp,
salt, and sand over the years to form an open mouth with spectacular views of
the Mediterranean.
Font de la Favara
Font
de la Favara is a lovely and green park in Alicante province, Spain. The park
is loaded with lush greenery and tall trees with wide ample. The fundamental
tourist attraction of Font De La Favara is its waterfall. The small waterfall
makes for a spectacular sight to behold. Besides, it can also be accessed for a
cool dip on a hot summer day. The pool of water is formed due to the waterfall
is crystal clear and shallow enough to enjoy a leisure swim.
Other
features of the park include picnic benches under tree canopies, tot-lot, food
joints, and toilets. There are also paved tracks that are just right for a good
walk around the park. The greenery of the park will make you feel much closer
to nature. So if you wish to escape the bustle of a city, head towards this
serene park to enjoy some peaceful time.
L’Alfas del Pi International Film Festival
Albir
belongs to the municipality of L'Alfas del Pi, which hosts an International
Film Festival here each summer. The promenade has several red and gold stars
set in the white marble flooring, with the names of many Spanish and
international film stars.
