A to Z Benidorm in Pictures
Benidorm is a wonderful place and has something to see and do for ALL ages. Just for fun, here is an A to Z of Benidorm in Pictures.
Here are some ideas of things to do and places to see. Thank you to Benidorm Seriously Group members for their input.
A - M
A = Aiguera Park (old town), Almadrava Beach (Rincon de Loix )
B = Benidorm Palace, Boat Trips
C = Cable Ski (Levante Beach), Castille de Benidorm (old town), CROSS, the cross (La Cruz)
D = Doves (old town) Dolphins in the sea
E = El Cisne Rastro, Elche Park (old Town)
F = Fallas Fiesta, Fireworks
G = Golf, Gran Bali Hotel
H = Hotel Maderia Centro, planta 21
I = Intempo, Isla de Benidorm, Indoor Market
J = Jet Ski, Julio Iglesis Auditorium (old town)
K = Kings Parade (3)
L = La Cala, Levante Beach, Live Music Festivals
M = Mal Pas Beach, Markets, Mascaleta, Mirador, Mundomar
Benidorm in Pictures from N to Z
N = Night life, Old town and New Town, November Fancy Dress, Number 10 bus
O = Old Town
P = Palm Trees, Plaza Mayor, Poniente Beach, Port
Q = Queen Tribute
R = Rainbows, Rocks (sea)
S = San Jaime Church (old town), Segway Tours, Sierra Helada/gelada, Square (British)
T = Tapas Alley (Old Town), TerraMitica
U = Underwater World
V = Viewing Point, Views
W = Walking Street (Old Town), Water Parks
X = Ximo Cove (Ti Ximo) but just Ximo in Vallencian lol, Xtream sport, base jumping from the Gran Bali
Y = Yellow Boat (Part of the Benidorm Island boat trip), Yellow Brick Road
Z = Zaragoza, Pedro Zaragoza, The man who really started tourism in Benidorm with the Bikini war, so a fitting end to our Photos
If you have enjoyed the photos on this page, check out Photos of Benidorm from the early days HERE
Benidorm Photos – From the 1900s to Today. Welcome to our Benidorm photo collection. Here, you’ll find a fascinating selection of photos showing how Benidorm has changed over the decades, with images dating back to the early 1900s.
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A Brief History of Benidorm
Benidorm has a rich and long history. It became an official town in 1325, when it was granted its town charter by Admiral Bernat De Serria at Polop Castle, which was then part of the Kingdom of Valencia. Town charters like this were given up until the 17th century to encourage Christians to settle in areas previously inhabited by the Moors.
However, the area’s history stretches back much further.
🗿 Ancient settlements
The first known settlements were at Montbenidorm, a hill in Cala Finestrat visible from the far end of Poniente Beach. Archaeologists found burial grounds and remains of an Iberian settlement here dating back to the 1st century BC. Among these discoveries were:
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Fishing nets, proving Benidorm’s ancient link to the sea
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A figure of Tanith, the Phoenician goddess of fertility and the heavens
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Remains of nearby Roman settlements
Benidorm’s Fishing Myth
Benidorm was never a tiny village with a local fishing harbour. Its fishermen were deep sea fishermen who travelled far – spending months at a time in the Atlantic Ocean, around South America, and Northern Spain.
In the 18th century, Benidorm’s fishermen were famous across Spain for their skills with trap netting, and their expertise was highly sought after.
Read about the History of Benidorm Here including all about the famous Bikini War.
🔎 Explore the photos below to see how Benidorm transformed from its early days to the bustling city you know today.
Photos of Benidorm, Past and Present
From the 1900s to 1950s
Benidorm in photo From the 1960s to 2023
Old Photos - Undated
A to Z of Benidorm in Pictures (recent photos)
November Fiestas in Pictures
November Fiesta Benidorm - Please be patient and give this page time to load, it does contain 100´s of photos.
Dates for the November Fiesta in Benidorm vary – They always begin on the Friday of the second weekend of November and officially end the following Wednesday.
ALL Fiesta dates can be found HERE
Each town has its Patron Saint, and a fiesta is held in their honour which usually last one week. During this time the towns commercial activity virtually shuts down as celebrations go on practically 24 hours a day. Festivities include processions, dancing in the streets, live music, sporting events and firework displays. In Benidorm the Patron Saints are the Virgin of the Suffrage and Saint James the Apostle. The most outstanding acts during the week are the staging of the finding of the Virgin, the flower offering, the comic parade, the parade of floats and the great firework display which takes place on the last day of the festivities
Europe’s largest fancy dress party.
November Fiesta Benidorm Fancy Dress Party, the biggest in Europe! Once the Benidorm fiestas finish in November, the unofficial British fancy dress party starts on the day after. One of the greatest highlights of the year, and a must for all to take part and dress up. Visitors have to do great efforts to showcase a spectacular day of fun, colour and a amazing atmosphere.
This tradition started over 20 years ago when Manolo from Sinatras used to offer a free drink to anyone who dressed up, of course now numbers have grown so much this is not possible. Last year it is estimated that around 30,000 people attended this celebration! Each year the party just gets bigger and better
17th November 2022 - Fancy Dress Day
15th November 2018 - Fancy Dress Day
November 2017
November 2016
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