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This service can be used exactly the same way as the Facebook group, but without the restrictions. Install one of the apps and have Benidorm Seriously constantly available on your home screen away from the clutter of Facebook.
Our Pick of Benidorm Entertainment
Benidorm has long outgrown its reputation as just a beach-and-booze destination for Brits abroad. Sure, there’s still sun, sea, and sangria (and plenty of it), but this buzzing resort town on Spain’s Costa Blanca is bursting at the seams with live shows, high-energy nightlife, and experiences you’ll still be talking about long after you’ve rinsed the last drop of aftersun out of your towel.
Here’s our pick of Benidorm’s best entertainment — from glitzy casinos to cabaret classics.
Unleash Your Inner James Bond
Feeling lucky? A visit to the Casino Mediterráneo Benidorm promises an evening of great fun — even if you walk away without a win. This sleek spot is located on Avenida del Mediterráneo and features all the classic games: poker, blackjack, American roulette, and a hefty selection of slots. It’s open every day from noon until 4am, and entry is free with ID.
What’s more, it’s genuinely beginner-friendly. Whether you’re a seasoned poker face or someone who still mixes up blackjack with Snap, the staff here are helpful and the vibe is relaxed. Want to avoid that awkward moment of asking how the chips work? Try playing a few hands at an online casino before you arrive — it’s a great way to build confidence without a crowd watching.
Benidorm Palace
You can’t talk about Benidorm entertainment without mentioning Benidorm Palace. Open since 1977 and revamped with a multimillion-euro facelift in the 2000s, this legendary venue delivers Vegas-style glamour with a Spanish twist.
Expect feathered showgirls, live musicians, flamenco fusion, acrobatics, and jaw-dropping lighting design. The shows currently run Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and you can book dinner-and-show packages that come with a three-course meal and wine. Over 150,000 visitors attend every year — and yes, it’s every bit as sparkly as you’re imagining.
Levante Beach After Dark
During the day, Levante Beach is all loungers and lilos. But when the sun drops, the promenade lights up. Beachfront bars and open-air terraces come alive with live music, karaoke, and a lively crowd of locals, tourists, and street performers.
Whether you’re up for a cheesy singalong or want to sip cocktails while people-watching under fairy lights, this stretch delivers casual, buzzy nightlife that’s what we come to Benidorm for.
The British Square
The British Square received its name because it’s so beloved by the British (tourists and expats alike). It’s really close to Levante Beach, so you can easily see both in one afternoon. Plus, there’s always something entertaining going on. You’ll find lots of famous bars here that serve everything from a proper pint, to late night karaoke, and even the occasional cabaret performance!
The Strip – Calle Gerona
Top venues include Sinatras, Morgan Tavern (yes, the filming location for Benidorm the TV show), and Valentines, Red Lion, Rockerfells, Jail Rock and many more. Expect cheap drinks, big laughs, and zero judgement.
Aqualandia by Moonlight (Yes, Really)
By day, Aqualandia is Spain’s largest water park, home to Verti-Go — one of the highest capsule slides in Europe at 33 metres. But come summer, it sometimes opens for special moonlight sessions.
Don your swimsuit and prepare for adrenaline-fuelled water slides lit by floodlights, dance music echoing around the park, and cooling off in the wave pool as the stars come out. Check the schedule online — it’s not every night, but it’s well worth planning around.
Visit the Balcony of the Mediterranean
And finally, what visit to Benidorm would be complete without soaking in the views from the Balcony of the Mediterranean? This stunning meeting point boasts unparalleled views of the bay and pretty great skyline views too. It’s a little tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Old Town, but it’s the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon drink, at N.O.V.A cocktail bar, situated just by the famous San Jaime Church, or better still, a sunset stroll. When the lights turn on and the sun sets, it’s particularly romantic.
Benidorm Seriously: Business Promotion Beyond Facebook : The Future of Benidorm Seriously Business Promotion
The removal of the Benidorm Seriously Facebook Group has raised concerns for some of our business partners. Many worry about losing visibility and promotional opportunities.
We want to reassure you — this is not the case. In fact, this marks the beginning of a stronger, more sustainable way to promote your business.
Why the Benidorm Seriously Facebook Group Closed
Although Facebook unexpectedly removed our group, we had already planned to close it at the end of the year. The reasons were clear:
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Declining engagement: younger audiences shifted to TikTok and Instagram.
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Inactive members: many accounts were dormant or fake; only a small group of people commented daily.
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Advertising limits: Facebook frequently pushed posts into spam folders, reducing visibility.
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Algorithm changes: the platform increasingly prioritised paid ads over organic posts.
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Copycat groups: new groups with bought memberships diluted genuine engagement.
The sudden removal accelerated a decision we had already made — to focus fully on our website, where the real results happen.
Stronger Business Promotion on the Benidorm Seriously Website
The numbers speak for themselves:
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Our website attracted 1.7 million hits last year — far higher than the Facebook group’s actual engagement.
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Less than 10% of traffic now comes from Facebook.
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Visitors arrive intentionally via Google and other search engines, actively looking for services in Benidorm.
By moving away from Facebook, we are returning to our roots: providing accurate information and meaningful promotion without being limited by algorithms.
🔗 Learn more about advertising with Benidorm Seriously.
Key Benefits of Advertising with Benidorm Seriously
For our business partners, this shift means:
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Better audience quality – real users searching for trusted information.
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No restrictions – promote industries Facebook restricted, including hospitality, jobs, alcohol, tobacco, and medical services.
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Direct access to members – we now collect email addresses, enabling newsletters and targeted campaigns.
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More time for you – closing the group frees 80% of our admin time to focus on sponsors.
New Tools to Improve Your Business Promotion
We’ve developed new services that go far beyond what Facebook allowed:
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Community ranking system – knowledgeable members can earn credibility for accurate answers.
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Newsletters & email marketing – targeted blasts to our members featuring advertisers and offers.
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Mobile apps – improved access on smartphones and tablets.
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Multi-platform support – ongoing promotion across Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and our Facebook Page.
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Hands-on support – our admins help set up campaigns, create posts, and optimise results.
Boosting Your 5-Star Reviews Across All Platforms
We have already launched our first new service to help sponsors increase their 5-star reviews — not just on Benidorm Seriously, but on platforms like Google, Trustpilot TripAdvisor, and Facebook. We have teamed up with Monty Reviews for this.
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Simple service for customers to leave feedback.
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Guided review prompts that encourage high ratings.
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Multi-platform review delivery and tracking.
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Reporting so you can see review growth and track KPI.
See the short videos below. to show how easy it is to get started (available in both English and Spanish)
Why Advertisers Can Trust Benidorm Seriously for Results
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Over 200 businesses currently advertise with us.
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We maintain a 90% retention rate, proving that sponsors see results.
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Most returns have always come from the website exposure, not Facebook group posts.
With Facebook out of the way, we’re focusing on the platform that delivers.
Moving Forward: Smarter Business Advertising in Benidorm
The removal of our Facebook group isn’t an end — it’s a beginning. By focusing on our website, expanding digital tools, and freeing up resources, we are building a more reliable, measurable, and sustainable platform for advertisers.
Together, we are stepping into a new era — confident, independent, and ready to grow.
Ready to Promote Your Business in Benidorm?
Benidorm Seriously is trusted by over 200 local businesses with a 90% advertiser retention rate. With 1.7 million annual website hits, new promotional tools, and our review-boosting service, we deliver results that Facebook no longer can.
👉 Whether you run a bar, restaurant, hotel, excursion company, or local service, we can help you reach tourists and residents who are actively looking for what you offer.
📩 Contact us today via Whatsapp +34 672 98 30 60 to start advertising with Benidorm Seriously and take your business promotion to the next level.
Spanish Road Trip 2024 Index and Tips - 🚗 Dreaming of a Spanish Road Trip 2024? When you live in Benidorm, one question people often ask is, “Where do you go on holiday?” For us, the answer is simple: we hit the road to discover the real Spain.
This year marks our 6th road trip adventure, but unlike previous summers, we travelled in early October to avoid the extreme heat that can make sightseeing exhausting. Our 2024 journey took us through Southern France, a night in Italy, and a drive through Andorra.
Why We Love Road Trips
We always set our Sat Nav to avoid motorways and toll roads, which means you never quite know what hidden gems you’ll find along the way. From small mountain villages to stunning coastlines, these detours have given us some of our best travel memories.
🚗 Previous Road Trips
✅ 2018 - Lagunas de Ruidera, Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Gibralta, Benalmadena, Granada and Huescar.
✅ 2019, Spain, France and Andorra. - Xativa, Cuenca, Madrid, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Lourdes (France) Andorra, Barcelona, Castellon de la Plana
✅ 2020, Spain and Portugal - Cartegena, Vera, Nerja, Estepona, Jerez, Seville, Lagos (Portugal) Lisbon (Portugal) Caceres, Toledo, Lagunas de Ruidera.
✅ 2022 - Murcia, Riopar, Jaen, Antequera, Guadix, El Ejido, Puerto Lumbreras, Villafranca de los Caballeros, Cuenca, Nogueruelas.
✅ 2023 - San Pedro del Pinatar, Mojacar, Cala Mijas, Tarifa, Ronda and Granada.
🚗 Spanish Road Trip 2024 - Index
Days 1 and 2 - Benidorm to Pals
Let the road trip begin.....
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Day 3 - Pals to Perpignan
October 3rd, Day 3. Follow us on our journey from Pals, Catalonia, on the Costa Brava, Spain to Perpignan, situated in the Occitanie region, Southern France. 173km travelled.
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Day 4 - Perpignan to Montpellier via Narbonne and Sete. 189km
Before heading towards Montpellier for our next overnight stop we decided to explore Perpignan. Perpignan’s location near the Spanish border means the cultural connection between the two regions is very strong, with many locals speaking and considering themselves both French and Catalan.
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Day 5 - Montpellier to Marseille
One of the problems of a road trip this time of year in France is the weather, and we woke up to a wet and miserable morning and headed straight to Marseille.
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Day 6 - Marseille to Saint-Tropez
Day 6 - Marseille to Saint Tropez 162km. A visit to the medieval village of El Castellet and a wet, depressing and incredibly expensive Saint-Tropez.
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Day 7 - Saint-Tropez to Nice via Cannes
Our first stop of the day was Cannes - Located on the French Riviera, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Famous for its annual Film Festival, but it is also home to beautiful historical districts, luxury yachts, and vibrant cultural attractions, glamour and Mediterranean luxury....
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Day 8 - Monaco and Italy
Its not often that you get the opportunity to visit 3 countries in one day.......France, Monaco and Italy.
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Day 9 - 10th November - Ospedaletti (Italy), Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, (France) to Les Arcs Medieval Village - Distance 170km
After enjoying our night in Italy, it is now time to start heading back home to Benidorm, we really did not plan to travel this far into France and certainly did not expect to make it into Italy, but that is the joy of a road trip, you can plan, places to see and stay as you go along on a day to day basis.
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Day 10 - From Les Arcs to Nimes with a visit to Avignon 230km
Time to start heading even closer to home (Benidorm) and nothing really exciting along the way this time, no unexpected Medieval towns, just a couple of coffee stops as we head towards Avignon and our overnight stop just outside Nimes.
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Day 11 - Nimes to Loupia via Carcassonne 261km
Heading closer and closer to the Spanish boarder each day, this will be our last night in France, but we discover another wonderful Medieval town, a fantastic restaurant and the perfect place for our last nights stay in France......
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Day 12 - Loupia, Andorra and Lleida 294km
Sunday 13th October and this was our final day in France, and as we had already driven in Spain, France, Monaco and Italy, we thought why not add another country to the list and drive through Andorra to get back into Spain.
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Day 13 - Albarracin to Teruel - 332km
After last nights stay in Lleida and thinking we would come straight home, but not wanting to cut our holiday short by a day and with such a disappointing end, we scoured the booking sites for somewhere to stay tonight and found what looked suitable in Terul, but before going there we visited a place that has been on my list for quite a few years, Albarracin.....
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Road Trip 2024 Day 14 - The Journey back to Benidorm from Teruel via Chelva and Taverns de la Valldigna 351km
Its been another amazing road trip and we have driven in 5 different countries, Spain, France, Monaco, Italy and Andorra, but its now time to head home back to Benidorm.
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🌍 Spanish Road Trip 2024 – Overview
This year, our route covered:
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Total distance: 3,218 km
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Nights stayed: 14
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Total accommodation cost: €775.49 (average €55.39 per night)
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Parking fees: €17 (most places had free street or private parking)
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Diesel cost: Approximately €200
💡 Note: Maps shared are a general guide only, as we often take scenic detours for spontaneous sightseeing.
📝 Top Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip
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✅ Service your car before travelling.
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✅ Check insurance for you and your vehicle.
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✅ Update your sat nav or maps.
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✅ Know local driving rules, especially abroad.
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✅ Never risk running out of fuel – fill up regularly.
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✅ Carry enough cash; small villages don’t always take cards.
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✅ Stay flexible with your route and accommodation.
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✅ Drive during daylight for the best views.
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✅ Take regular breaks.
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✅ Avoid motorways and tolls to discover hidden gems.
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✅ Don’t risk unpaved roads unless equipped.
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✅ Check local weather, especially in remote or mountain areas.
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✅ Make sure your phone is charged at all times.
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✅ Photograph city/town signs for easy navigation.
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✅ Have a first aid kit and bottled water handy.
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✅ Learn basic Spanish; it goes a long way beyond tourist areas.
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✅ Understand Spanish mealtimes – kitchens close between lunch and dinner.
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✅ Bring your own pillow for a comfortable sleep.
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✅ Check accommodation parking options and fees before booking.
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✅ Pack one large suitcase, use smaller bags for daily needs, and keep a laundry bag to stay organised.
✨ Final Tip
Enjoy every moment of your Spanish Road Trip. These journeys let you see the heart of Spain, away from crowded tourist resorts, and connect with its landscapes, history, and people.
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