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Does anyone know how far the walk is into Benidorm from the Villamar campsite? I know its about 10-15 mins from Villasol. I have narrowed it down to these 2 but totaly torn now.
 

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Between 40 and 45 minutes to walk. from Villamar. to ave Meditarano. (plotted on google earth)

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Villamar is the further away by quite a bit and, in my opinion, not nearly as nice as Villasol. I'm not being biased here as we stayed at El Racó for the Winter, which is better than both and about 20 min on foot :LOL:.
Edit...that's 20 main for us slow old folk :wink:

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As above..
Villamar is a lot further out and a good walk or bus for €1.50.
Depends if you plan to spend lots of time in the town or not..
 
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Villamar is the further away by quite a bit and, in my opinion, not nearly as nice as Villasol. I'm not being biased here as we stayed at El Racó for the Winter, which is better than both and about 20 min on foot :LOL:.
Edit...that's 20 main for us slow old folk :wink:

You stop in too many bars en route,,,,,,,BUSBY.

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I didn't think people walked anywhere in Benidorm... surely they all use those "mobility" ride on thingies...

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Yes even tennagers! Will never forget walking past a bar with at least 20 parked outside and everyone in bar up dancing.its most odd:)
 

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villamar is much further than any of the main camps,villasol is closer but has no bus route outside,el raco has a bus route and also all facilities you will need on a pitch,villasol has electric only which you pay on top for,raco allowence is 2kw a day when staying for over 3 weeks

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We have tried vilasol it was ok but much prefer raco, bus stop outside and for us We find a better atmosphere staying another month before heading to playa bara
 
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Hmm i keep hearing Raco mentioned and am starting to veer towards it. Any tips on the best pitches to choose?

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Hmm i keep hearing Raco mentioned and am starting to veer towards it. Any tips on the best pitches to choose?

We love ALMAFRA,,,,,,,BUSBY...
 

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villamar is much further than any of the main camps,villasol is closer but has no bus route outside,el raco has a bus route and also all facilities you will need on a pitch,villasol has electric only which you pay on top for,raco allowence is 2kw a day when staying for over 3 weeks

Don't forget the free WiFi (y);):)
 
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Yes even tennagers! Will never forget walking past a bar with at least 20 parked outside and everyone in bar up dancing.its most odd:)

Did I not see published a picky of a "Stretched" one?.

Yup! Found it!.

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Did I not see published a picky of a "Stretched" one?.

Yup! Found it!.

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Pete

Not seen that before but my friend Syd has a double version for his disabled son. Illegal in UK they leave it on site in Spain..
 

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I thought that there could be a fair walk to get off Raco before you got to the bus stop, depending on where you was pitched. Although there aren't any buses running passed Villasol it's a fairly easy level walk to town or you can take a hilly route if you wish depending on where you want to be. Terreta could be considered as that has a bus stop close by. I'm not sure what time the last bus comes back from town as we always walk when we've had a few and it's usually well after midnight.

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Quite surprised to get ACSI rates at Villasol. Wifi was rubbish. Peros No is a waste of time, what with all the local guard dogs cracking off every night. Everything else, others have said.
 

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Dogs a problem all over Spain.... every house seem to have a garden dog on guard:(
 

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Hmm i keep hearing Raco mentioned and am starting to veer towards it. Any tips on the best pitches to choose?

You might not be that lucky to pick and choose we were there last week visiting the folks, there was a bit of a changeover going on as the Brits were moving off and the Spanish moving on, but the site was full and pitches were filled instantly - from what I saw pitches were much of a muchness - the Spanish are able to prebook not sure if same applys to Brits in the summer season?

Id choose La Touretta which is about 6 - 7 mins walk closer to town than Raco.

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You might not be that lucky to pick and choose we were there last week visiting the folks, there was a bit of a changeover going on as the Brits were moving off and the Spanish moving on, but the site was full and pitches were filled instantly - from what I saw pitches were much of a muchness - the Spanish are able to prebook not sure if same applys to Brits in the summer season?

Id choose La Touretta which is about 6 - 7 mins walk closer to town than Raco.

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Providing it doesn't rain,,Torreta prone to flood big time.BUSBY.
 

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^^True not too much of an issue in a MH @ this time of year especially if you are not "down the bottom"

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Surely ya can rent a apartment for €450 a month and park on the drive.

No atmosphere or company in an apartment,,,its just not the same,,,BUSBY.

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