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Golfing in Benidorm

Benidorm is one of the most popular and important holiday resorts in Spain. It is a coastal town with an area of 38.5 km square. It is a much known tourist spot with Flemish, British, and Dutch tourists. There are various tourists attractions and events in Benidorm. The city is known for its tourist-oriented economy. These include theme parks, wildlife, markets, day trips, golf courses, etc. Among these, numerous golf courses in Benidorm attracts a large section of crowd every year.

Paradise for Golfers

Benidorm is regarded as a paradise for golfers from all around the world. People from different places visit Benidorm and it’s nearby places to enjoy this sport activity. There is a wealth of golf clubs and golf courses in this part of the Spain. These clubs and courses are particularly located around the Alicante area, nearby Benidorm. The golf clubs in Costa Blanca are a short drive from Benidorm and are famous for their coastal scenery and exceptional facilities.

Benidorm Golf Courses and Clubs

The various golf courses options available in Benidorm and its nearby places, gives the golfers a wide variety to choose from. They can either go for a golf course with stunning coastline or choose a course at rugged mountains. Some of the famous golf spots in Benidorm includes-

• Real de Faula Golf Course: This golf course in Benidorm is one of the best in Costa Blanca. The golf course is situated uphill from Benidorm. It consists of 18 different hole courses with 300 meters driving range. There varying practice areas offered include putting green, approach, green, bunker, etc.

• Alenda Golf Course: It is one of the newest golf courses in Benidorm. It was opened in 1997. Various facilities offered at this golf course with 18 different holes include driving range, practice green, large clubhouse, restaurant, etc.

• Alicante Golf Club: The Alicante golf club was designed by world famous golfer Seve Ballesteros and is located near Benidorm. This golf club with18 holes offer services of experienced instructors and staff. Other amenities at the club include driving range area, practice greens, etc.

• Bonalba Golf Club: This is one of the famous golf clubs with a par 72 courses with 18 holes. It has a magnificent location and offers facilities like wide fairways, driving range, green for practicing, etc. It is daily opened from dawn to dusk.

While planning your golfing vacation in Benidorm, it is advisable to contact these golf courses and book in advance to avoid any hassles.

Benidorm Golfing Weather

Benidorm is one of the most preferred options for a great vacation. The weather at Benidorm is favorable through out the year due to its Mediterranean climate. The summers are long and the winters days are moderate. Summers are the best time of the year to fully enjoy golfing in Benidorm. People who want to avoid crowds and travel hassles in the peak season prefer to visit Benidorm during autumn, spring, and winters. Since the winters are not too cold, one can still enjoy golfing and other hot spots in Benidorm.

Posted On: January 8th, 2009
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Aqualandia Water Park


Aqualandia Water Park: fun, frolic and a generous touch of adrenalin

Benidorm, the cosmopolitan tourist hub of Spain offers four theme parks. These are the Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Mundomar and Aqualandia. All four of them are blessed with different facets of fun and provide a rip-roaring experience to all who come to join the frolic. Aqualandia Water Park offers quite many glimpses of a true international level water theme park. At 22 Euro for an adult and 15 Euro for a child, the price quoted is also reasonable. Moreover, you can get rebate coupons through tourist offices.

Multifaceted appeal

Settled on Adriatic, the water park offers the freshness and diversity of the Caribbean islands. There is something for every one in Aqualandia. You might be seeking water sports of adrenalin-rushing degrees; you might even be looking out for additional water gyms. Aqualandia has got it all. If the idea of diving lesson rejuvenates you or if the Latino beat and danseuses fascinate you, this is just the right place for you. Aqualandia offers a well spread galleon, this serves as a medium for performers to regale the park guests. It can be through singing renditions or even chorography or something along similar lines.

Space maker

Space maker promises to be quite a journey. It is recommended only for those who have their heart stiffly within control. Claiming to be world’s highest slide, Space maker stands tall at a height of 42 meters and throws the riders from a 60 degree trajectory at roughly 65 miles an hour. Now this is what a perfect fear-inducing yet fun-filled recipe is all about.

Other rides

Scary falls is a new wave tube slide. The idea is quite radical; it’s a dance of sound and light which leads you to a dingy tunnel of 20 meters. Speed gathered is roughly 48 miles an hour. Big bang is a set of tall chutes which give the pleasure of falling from great heights. The Amazonas, Black Hole, Big Bangs offer quite a bit to the senses. Zoo Immersion is another novel insight from the makers. It gives you the leverage of swimming with a nice aquatic retreat.

For the child

Apart from over 20 rides, Aqualandia also offers sport zones which principally cater beach volleyball courts and a slippery alkaline football field. Even the children are catered to perfectly. They have an area entirely covered by all kinds of waterslides. Obviously the speed levels meted out are thoughtfully considered for children. Moreover, there is a lot of help perpetually arranged for the area. Playgrounds for children with fun and clown add to the revelry.

Refreshments

If fun tires you by the end of few hours, you can reenergize yourself through timely drinks and refreshments. Sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and indigenous fare are available. The last one is quite an ethnic spread with a strong Mediterranean flavor.

And to round off

Aqualandia might be one among the four theme parks of Benidorm but it has got its own repute and it deserves every bit of it. Aqualandia is easily accessible from many corners of the city.

Posted On: January 3rd, 2009
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Isla De Benidorm

Island of many legends

Situated about two nautical miles from the city of Benidorm, Isla de Benidorm is a small island with great scenic beauty. It is a treat in a pure ecological sense and is not disturbed by human misadventure. The island is seeped in legendary tales of love; one that has provided the mountain Puig Campana with its cleavage. Isla de Benidorm has a moving population. There are no permanent settlers as such except may be a few scattered here and there.

Fabulous display

If you look between the Levante and the Poniente beach, a town fortress would bring the glorious structure of Mal Pas Cove. The island of Benidorm sits beautifully in front of it. As mentioned, the island is a source of great folklore and many legends. Moreover, the adventure lovers simply love the idea of scuba diving in Mediterranean deeps and trenches. The aquatic life on offer is fabulous to say the least. Apart from this, the island provides a lot to nature lovers who can look for a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Species

Pain Common Mediterranean is one of the more exotic birds of the island. Swift Pale and Peregrine Falcon make the fauna very interesting. Iberian Lizard, a reptile found in the Iberian Peninsula show few beautiful streaks. The island shines with its Diaspora of plant species. It is marked with flowers of various colors and blossom. There is the Acebuche, Cambron and laughter of virgin, the Spiritual Blanc, buffer and Soda Fine are just as interesting and inspiring to look at. Overall, a person can find idyllic peace at these points.

Inspiring ecosystem

In fact the habitat developed on the island along with its ecosystem can be used as an illustration by researchers. Because of diverse fishes near the island, it has been economically important for Benidorm. Only the people of Benidorm can use the waters near the isle for fishing.

Excursions

There are various boat excursions that can be undertaken from major points of Benidorm to Isla de Benidorm. Light and hydrodynamics measures are naturally present. The species present are not only exotic but highly varied. It has quite many predatory species who roam for preys. This makes the habitat a little dangerous but then a little caution is enough not to be caught in a trap. Species also like to hibernate on the island. Such sedentary species like moray eels are there in large quantities.

Glass bottom boats

Glass bottom boats are being used for excursions to the island. It gives terrific view of the marine life and at the same time provides with a lot of safety. Trips to Isla de Benidorm are a daily thing and boats ply frequently. Tourist offices offer rebates and also hold various information on such trips. Great view of Isla de Benidorm is available from the Poniente beach. It stretches in front of the eye amidst the beautifully shining Mediterranean waters. If you wish to plan the trip, remember to take drinking water along because that’s probably the only thing you need to be cautious about.

Posted On: January 2nd, 2009
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