The Joys of Benidorm! (1 Viewer)

[chaser]

God, that looks like hell! Now I know where I won't ever be going!

A couple of photos and you won't be going, what about the photos you could see of the blue sea and sky, the old town, restaurants and all manner of stuff.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Guadalest (near Benidorm)

 

[Bluemooner]

A couple of photos and you won't be going, what about the photos you could see of the blue sea and sky, the old town, restaurants and all manner of stuff.

Blue sea hurts my eyes and the old town well just to much culture

 

[Richard n Ann]

Benidorm old town

 

[Richard n Ann]

Ponente beach

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[John Barrett]

A couple of photos and you won't be going, what about the photos you could see of the blue sea and sky, the old town, restaurants and all manner of stuff.

Don't confuse people with facts: their mind is made up!

 

[gus-lopez]

It's an enourmos city, without the scooter we'd only see a tiny part of it.

Lorca is half the size again & I can walk from one end to the other if I'm really bored

 

[2657]

So you don’t like watching live music?

Personally I love live music but there is a difference from so called 'tribute' acts regurgitating stuff from decades ago, can't abide them.

 

[busby]

Yet 3 good reasons to go, the Rock n Roll bar is a very good night if that’s your thing and it’s ours

Each to their own but we love Benidorm and we’ll spend the winter out their starting in just over 3 weeks, can’t wait tbh

Thanks for the photos John Barrett & Richard n Ann

Must be doing something right in Benidorm as its one if the most popular resorts in Europe.BUSBY.

 

[busby]

She might not be so keen on the topless bars

I have missed them.BUSBY,,

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[2657]

Must be doing something right in Benidorm as its one if the most popular resorts in Europe.BUSBY.

Lots of popular places that I have no interest in, each to their own.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Personally I love live music but there is a difference from so called 'tribute' acts regurgitating stuff from decades ago, can't abide them.

I felt exactly the same until I saw the Beatles in Benidorm, no backing CDs playing, it's all them. Live. And it sounds amazing I can't stop watching Ringo jigging about on his stool playing, he's got all the moves

Another brilliant band is Chess playing queen.

 

[Al n Val]

Lots of popular places that I have no interest in, each to their own.

Why comment then?, surely if it doesn’t interest you why post negatively

I’ve never understood why this happens tbh

 

[Chris]

Ponente beach

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We stayed in an apartment just off the road of your first picture.

As we walked up the road there was a huge sign that read “ SEX SHOP” and our front door was just beyond it.

Not great when you have a 10 year old with you.

It was a dodgy sex shop too - no I didn’t go in.

 

[cliffanger]

I felt exactly the same until I saw the Beatles in Benidorm, no backing CDs playing, it's all them. Live. And it sounds amazing I can't stop watching Ringo jigging about on his stool playing, he's got all the moves

Another brilliant band is Chess playing queen.

Talented people working really hard to entertain.

We watched Bob Dylan a few years ago, and his voice was so abysmal we thought he’d had a stroke!

Give me Beni tribute acts any day!

Victor Andrews as Elvis, and the energy of Pablo Bloom - what’s not to love.

No point in trying to convert those that don’t like it/haven’t tried it, but know they won’t like it - leave it for the fans, they are enough to fill the bars anyway!

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[Lenny HB]

Rock n Roll bar is a very good night if that’s your thing and it’s ours

Careful you might tempt me I'll have to bring my dancing shoes, always given Benidorm a wide berth.

No it's just the price, they don't take ACSI.
It's more if you only stay a few days..


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Just gone off it, unless they are open to haggling.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Benidorm market. Not for me this one but Ann loves it. I usually have a sit down somewhere.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Careful you might tempt me I'll have to bring my dancing shoes, always given Benidorm a wide berth.

Just gone off it, unless they are open to haggling.

There are ACSI sites. They're just out of town but the N°10 bus will take you anywhere for €1.50

 

[Al n Val]

Careful you might tempt me I'll have to bring my dancing shoes, always given Benidorm a wide berth.

Steady on Lenny

you may be converted to the bright side

 

[gradyp]

Just got back after 4 weeks in Raco ,,, we love Benidorm , like said above there is something for everyone

We are back 30th December flying out staying in the Dynastic for 4 weeks all inclusive ,, can't wait

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[2657]

Why comment then?, surely if it doesn’t interest you why post negatively

I’ve never understood why this happens tbh

Because I have a point of view.

A strange idea of discussion if we cannot express our point of view whether positive or negative.

 

[Richard n Ann]

God, that looks like hell! Now I know where I won't ever be going!

I think what puts a lot of people off is the state of 'live' music in British pubs/working men's clubs/holiday 'entertainment' etc. We've all seen the singer that can't sing, the absolute racket they try and belt out as if quantity replaces quality. I can't wait to get out of most of them. Don't get me wrong, some in Benidorm are dire but out of the hundreds there are a handful that are truly awesome

 

[spitfire]

Because I have a point of view.

A strange idea of discussion if we cannot express our point of view whether positive or negative.

You must know by now only positive allowed lol

 

[gpat]

I have missed them.BUSBY,,

Blooming heck. 0 out of 10 for observation. They are everywhere.

 

[PhilandMena]

We have overwintered on Beni before and loved it. We have booked Villasol this coming winter for over 90 days and looking forward to staying once again.

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[2657]

I think what puts a lot of people off is the state of 'live' music in British pubs/working men's clubs/holiday 'entertainment' etc. We've all seen the singer that can't sing, the absolute racket they try and belt out as if quantity replaces quality. I can't wait to get out of most of them. Don't get me wrong, some in Benidorm are dire but out of the hundreds there are a handful that are truly awesome

I have seen many covers bands over the years, some of them excellent.

What I do not like is the charade of dressing up and pretending to be the original acts

 

[John Barrett]

You must know by now only positive allowed lol

Allowed by whom? It's a free country, well so far it is...

 

[2657]

Allowed by whom? It's a free country, well so far it is...

May I refer you to post #43

 

[Richard n Ann]

I have seen many covers bands over the years, some of them excellent.

What I do not like is the charade of dressing up and pretending to be the original acts

Yes Chess always make a point of saying "we are not Queen, we are queen fans"
And they don't look anything like them

 

[monzer]

It's the bi-annual Benidorm love it or hate it thread. Always good for a bit of heated discussion

I sail on the 28th December. Got a week booked in Beni over new year. I just find the place so chilled out and relaxing at that time of year.

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