Benidorm - Levante Beach - Are We on A TV Set?
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- We check out Benidorm's Levante Beach where we try traditional Spanish food Paella and Calamari, We also visit a few of the places featured in the TV show Benidorm written by Derren Littern and also check out his own bar, Mateo's Enjoy.
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I'm American, but watch a lot of British television. I confess, I'd never watched the series "Benidorm." Your travel videos got me interested and I'm now on binge watching the series. I'm now on series 2. 🙂
lol Nice one Michael.
That programme is hilarious!
@@annmcevoy5686 I just finished the "bullfight" episode, where the bull turns out to be a dog with plastic horns. I was howling with laughter. 😂
@@MichaelG1986 i love a good laugh! Does you the power of good....the best medicine.
They can be watched over & over again and are still hilarious every time you watch it❤️
Loving the videos, nice to see the sun and blue skies. I think you must be accident prone Martin. I can see you've both caught the sun. It's so funny when you speed Sharon up. I thought your meal was quite substantial, you would have thought they would have served some kind of bread with it. Poor Sharon must have been starving that was shocking for a main meal, you'd think you would have had at least some chips and a better salad and some bread. When we used to go to Turkey we got either garlic or flat bread at the start of the meal. One time we went to Bulgaria and John asked for a tomato salad and that's all he got was one tomato sliced with some black pepper on it. We often laugh about it. Anyway i enjoyed following your walk out
Years ago i asked for a tomato salad which was on the menu as a main in ibiza, thats all i got. Still laugh like you about it to this day lol
Calamari is usually served, either as a Starter, or as a plate included in a Tapas meal.( well, in my experience) So it would be accompanied by several other plates of Tapas food. I've never seen it served as a main meal. If that was the case, in this Restaurant, they should be ashamed.(, I'm guessing it wasn't a main, because the paella was a normal 'main meal' serving for 1-2 people) I'm a Brit , lucky enough to live in Europe, I love the vibes of al fresco dining with families all enjoying time together . And I adore the fresh sea food. Glad you seem to have enjoyed your holiday
We always have fish and chips and Sunday roast on holiday, you’re right Sharon, we eat what we want, you probably know by now as its a year on, you can go to the Solana pool through reception, we just walked in off the street. Thanks for another great vlog x
Hi I’m a regular at the Hotel Sol Pelicanos, the wrist bands indicate the board level that you have booked, b&b half board, full board etc.
You can visit the pool area by walking through reception go down the steps left of the lifts and walk outside to the pool area. have fun exploring… Pete
I took my old man to stay at the sol pelicano for his 60th birthday this time last year!! He loved it!! Benidorm is just a great place to go!!
the pool scenes was filmed at that hotel and the actually hotel they filmed in was behind the sol pelicanos
Another great video of your holiday in Benidorm, I also loved the series Benidorm so funny
In the sol pel You needed to Go up the little stairs in the hotel and to your left then you get to the pool of benidorm show ❤ 👍
The sea looks delicious watching from South Africa
Excellent video guys. Glad you're having a great time! x
Thank you Ailsa, Glad you are enjoying the videos.
Good to see you wearing your shorts Martin.
Reminded me that I need a couple of pints of milk tomorrow.
You wag lol
Dont think you can get antibiotics now Martin without prescription, hope im wrong.xx
You can use ibuprofen cream which should help pain.
Aww take it easy now , sore doing that on ur ankle. ,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lawnmower videos were good, this was like watching paint dry
Loving these daily videos 😍 thank you for sharing your holiday with us 💜💜
Hi Sharonmartin I'm loving your holiday in benidorm you must of sent the sunshine over to England cos we've had a lovely sunny day do us a favour put dome sunshine in your cases when you pack to come home oh Martin I laughed when you said your was walking like van camp love to uou both love fran xxx
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So glad to see you both enjoying each others company so much & having such a fantastic break (although with filming it's a bit of a bus-mans holiday) you'll both come back exhausted from your relaxing trip 🤣
For your leg cramps Martin, please up your intake of Magnesium, and get your legs into that salty water, we want you and Sharon to come back healthy not knackered.
Enjoy soaking up the Suns Rays xx
Thanks Robyn, I only had the cramp once. I don't get cramps normally.
You two are adorable, loving your holiday videos ,thankyou 😊❤
Really enjoying your daily vlogs and exploring. Benidorm is some where that has never appealed, but you have shown that it’s a very interesting and cosmopolitan resort.. something for everyone. Not going in high season is probably the key depending on what you want! Enjoy the rest of you holiday and thanks for the daily outings😊
Loved the walk this morning didn't like your meal it made me feel quite sick I'll stick to my paella yellow rice and all sea food out of shells they all have their individual taste lovely but good on you ,you gave it a go please Sharon don't walk so fast I cannot keep up 😅
The problem with taking antibiotics for every little thing leads to becoming immune to them. That is why they are strictly on prescription here in the UK.
The paella contained squid ink (black) that gives a fish taste and a black colour to the rice. It's a very traditional, classic addition to seafood paella so it wasn't overcooked or burnt.
I wondered as, to me, the paella looked overcooked. I didn't realise there'd be squid ink, included. I love paella but have never had squid ink included ( well, maybe I have, but I didn't realise it 😊) The calamari plate was probably intended as a dish, as part of a tapas. Not just to be eaten alone.
Wow! What a lovely couple! So respectful of each other! (Seeing a bit of Benidorm was cool too). Can really relate to you both. Thanks a million. (Just subscribed!). x☺💕🐱
Love your touring video. The Benidorm series was great. My friend worked as the editor on it and was down there for the filming. They all laughed so much making that series! Have a great holiday!
We loved the show too.
It's hilarious, best medicine laughing
Seafood Paella...a dish cooked together in the pan one eats it from... love the comment at 26:08 "rice tastes like seafood... they must cook it in the liquor that they cook the seafood in.." comedy gold :_)) loving the vids, great fun😁😉 !
I always thought it was a pie with jaundice.
@@davidgomm6043 I thought I loved sea food but after seeing that I realise it's only prawn ,crab n langustiens I love. The rest put me right orff!
@@RogeyFrom70sTry moules mariniere ( mussels cooked in wine) It's served with chips. It's delicious
Another brilliant vlog . Absolutely loving your videos of Benidorm from a normal persons perspective. I agree with you 100% Sharon you are on holiday and you will eat the foods you want to eat. You are entitled to enjoy yourselves aswell as giving us these brilliant videos every day. Enjoy your holiday , love you guys ❤❤
Forgot to say Martin hope you feel better soon xx
Thanks Jane.
Great vid guys, good to see you both enjoying yourselves :) Poniente means "West" and Levante "East"
Cheers Micky
Another GREAT video- many thanks 🙏 I especially appreciate being able to travel virtually with you both as I have suffered some life altering health issues and couldn’t otherwise manage to leave home. I’m sure glad you’re enjoying yourselves. I think you may have gotten a bit too much sun ☀️ Martin as you spoke of authentic Chinese cuisine 😅 just kidding you. Love that you’re both so honest with the reviews of food! BTW, I did leave a comment for the MacMaster hoping he’ll give your channel a shout out-hope he will cause you’re awesome 👏
Thank you Deb, Glad you are enjoying the videos.
Thank you for taking us on holiday with you. I love Benidorm and your show. Your great ❤
Loving the daily videos from Benidorm. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. ☀️
It's called "suffering for your art". Cannot believe you were determined to walk through your injury! Well done. You and Sharon would have loved one of those tandem mobility scooters! I would not be able to do half what I do without my scooter here on the Kent coast in the UK. I found your review of different areas very useful. I prefer quiet not noisy hotels etc, which is why I did not want to go to Benidorm but you have made me reconsider. Thank you and looking forward to the rest of your informative blogs.
Hiya. You two make me smile. So laid back and chilled.
I stayed in Gemelos. One of the two towers at the end of the beach on Levante. Hen do. We were high up. Amazing views and no noise.
But the cardiac hill was a killer after a night out. 😆🤣
The reception part was in another place. The pink house. I think.
That's it, you're on holiday. And eat what you like.
Authentic Chinese cuisine. 😆🤣😂Sharon sets you straight. Haha. Brilliant.
Loved the series. I have the box set in its little suitcase. Great video. Happy Thursday.
Loving these videos. Thanks for bringing us on your hols 😊
Thank you Tricia, Glad you are enjoying the videos.
Brings back happy memories. I used to go there with mum back in the seventies and early eighties and loved it. It is what it is and all the better for it. A lot has stayed the same but there are some changes especially with the far end of the Levante beach. that rocky area at the end of the beach used to have just a few villas and small apartments but now there are those huge towers. i used to rent a moped and explore over there and there were lots of beautiful small bays to go swim in.
That did not look a good Paella - I have had much better. So I'm afraid you did not have a good introduction to what should be a very tasty dish. Try again where the locals go, not the tourists.
Love your Benidorm vids. After watching your food videos, wondered what you'd be like on tour.. Really good! My wife and I both love your content and the relationship between the two of you. Keep up the good work. You're a good double act!
You are great ambassadors for Benidorm, after you mentioned the series Benidorm I started to watch it, bit close to the bone sometimes. 😅
hi guys yayh you found out bar lol tina gloss used to dj in leeds and that’s where i met her shame it was closed it’s a right laugh and we have stayed in the sol pelicanos the pool that they use to film benidorm is always freezing lol 😊
Sounds like policemans heel, PLANTAR FASCIITITUS, GOOGLE IT
That’s what I thought too, it’s horrible, I have had it and it goes on and on…..
I had that for weeks. It was very painful.
Another excellent video. Martin, thank you for the interesting info on Benidorm , you really have captured the essence of the place. Its not all bars and booze, so well done you for highlighting not only the quieter side but where to stay if you want less parties and more peace and quiet! Hope your ankle is better now?
Sharon, you said it! If you dont have to cook, it, wash up after it or generally worry about it, food is soooo much nicer! You go girl! eat what you want, its your time and your treat, why do people have to moan?!!
Loving the videos and thank you
Curious what part of the ocean did the chicken come from...lol...it looked good though. You two look like your enjoying yourselves. Stay safe have fun. ❤❤❤
Loving these holiday videos.👍
concerned, fresh fish should not taste of fish, that is a indicator of not fresh 🤔
Linguine is pasta. I think you meant langoustine.
If you won't a great night and you have time the Benidorme palace is a fabulous night think you need a taxi from were your staying love your vlog ❤❤😊
Maybe on the next trip.
Just booked it for 13th July 🎉
Loved the video, you should have went to a Spanish bar in the old town for your Spanish meal, were you were was for the tourist trade it was in the tourist part a real rip of, you should have have double the rice in that paella.
Poor sharon was still hungry.
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Enjoying the vlogs guys. Levante beach is quiet on a night time. The life is a couple of streets back from the sea front
That’s what you call walking fast Sharron
Another great video from a lovely couple....enjoy the sun 🏖️❤️
Glad you are enjoying the vids Leah.
That was defo one nasty looking paella
😲 😳 Sorry to say that your Paella 🥘 was disgusting,it should have been a lovely bright yellow colour. I would have sent it back as it was definitely burnt and cooked too many times. They are obviously ripping people off, an original paella has to be ordered in advance, it's a shame you had such a mess, you would have been better eating it in the old town . Great videos and enjoying your holiday, keep them coming xx
That paella contained squid ink (black) that gives a fish taste and obviously a black colour to the rice. It's a very traditional, classic addition to seafood paella so it wasn't overcooked or burnt. It was a good choice for a traditional Spanish dish.
@@kevinsyd2012No it did not,it was over cooked
We lived in Spain and we were lucky to share paella with Spanish friends delicious.
Loved the video. Do you ever rest and relax. Your poor ankles Martin. I don’t think the paella would be for me either lol. Too much faffing about. Thanks for taking us along with you hope you get to rest those ankles soon. 👍👍
Amazing, as previously mentioned we sat next to you at breakfast in the Prince Park not knowing you were making a video for RUclips until we saw ourselves in it. Then we see you at the restaurant where you had the paella, "La Bahia" which was one of the first restaurants that we visited in Benidorm and became our favourite for a while.
Thanks Geoff, we are off in the early ours back to the UK.
Paella looks very heated up and brown rice should be yellow
I love that you use different music from all the other travel videos on here. I would love to hear the prices you are paying for things. Thanks
Paella should not be fishy, so i would be carefull . As soon as i seen that unopened muscle i would have given it back ,cant be too carefull
Good morning I do hope your ankle and your cold is better Sharon your an angel get that man a Benidorm buggy gawd help you Sharon !!!🏴🏴❤️
Also, there pain meds over counter are very good. But, please be aware they are strong! Read the notes before taking please 🙏
I've been to benidorm 4 times in last 5 years, never stayed at sol peniocas "solana"...I've always just walked straight into the hotel and pool areas no one says anything to you, so just go straight into reception area up 2 or 3 steps straight ahead of you then turn left towards doors to the pool area....obviously if your still there 👍
Absolutely smashing these vlogs out of the park. Lovely seeing new places.
That's definitely not a qood quality paella. It shouldn't taste really fishy. You'll definitely need the dodgy stomach tablets! 💩🤣💩
Hope your legs feel better soon
I had the distinct impression that both of you didn’t really enjoy the food but you’ve had a go. I now think you now need one of the twin buggy thingys to get you about. Sharon would be a brilliant back seat driver.
Me and hubby love watching you both enjoying your holiday ❤
Thanks Michelle.
lovely to watch you both, I want to go to Benidorm just to experience it. Re-watched the shows last year, was never really into it originally but in the current day and age found it all very entertaining. Shame how it sort of fizzled out, unfortunately something like that would never be made today by the mainstream media. We do have very good dramas on the streaming channels but not really any great comedy I feel. Was it me or was that Paella quite thin on rice which would be odd as probably the cheapest component !?!
Many thanks for the memories for me and my recently deceased wife. We had many happy holidays here
You two are just great should be more people like you in this world so funny
Hey Guys Benidorm was filmed behind that hotel thats why you couldnt see it. Its on the main road going towards the big outdoor market. Theres a fence with a hedge they planted so they could film in private.
Love watching your adventures really interesting Thankyou
Great holiday vlogs, heard about the massive fire in benidorm a day or so ago?? Its been on the news.
Walking like sticky Vicky after doing a bit of overtime
You always have a fun time together. Respect ❤ This is how marriage should be. Love your videos. Thank you both 🇬🇧. I can’t get over how clean the streets and beaches are. Different to the UK.
😊 thank you
At least your shoulders ok 🤣
Introduce them to the cosori to warm your pies up Martin x
Sharon needs to get a "council go cart" for Martin🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loving this Martin and Sharon look forward to your videos every night enjoy you deserve it 🤗😘
Hi both, been loving your videos. You eat what you want and enjoy it. Hope your ankles are ok Martin. Had breakfast in the Ragged Apron on Sunday .....great food, great value and lovely owners. Enjoy your holiday xx
Nice one Jo.
Love it the best series in benidorm was when it first started with the originals would be great if they did a crimbo special xxxx
Ps tell your misses she needs extra suncream on her arms getting reder each day yes I've Watched your vids this hol love them and you too your make an fantastic husband and wife xx
Hi, i am a wheelchair user, can you tell me if a long Levante beach that the restraurants and caffes have ramps. Thank you, Steve
Try and get a closer look at the video's Steve, I can't honestly remember bud, sorry.
Another brilliant video thank you. I think I’d give the paella a miss too. Hope your ankle gets better soon Martin. 🤞
Your better than me I couldn't have eaten either of your lunches. I really enjoy you showing us your hols, keep going
Absolutely eat what you like.....if they can't say anything nice they should keep it to themselves......🍽🥘
They don't though Trish lol
Been watching alot of RUclips videos as been housebound with health and you are my favourite by far.
Holidays, family vids, funny vids food, all round entertainment. Just moved to tattershall so when better we will be trying the local places you eat at on the channel. Ps you have so much knowledge 😂❤
Not the best paella. Not all paellas have seafood and fish.
Loving the videos but walking like lee van camp that was funny lol meeting subscribers from Edinburgh just down the road from me
Sharon and Martin 👌 you are both great ah Sharon, Martin is your hero ❤️. Continue enjoying your holiday and passing your experience 👍👍
Your enjoying yourselves, make the most of life and why not
Sad about the burnt paella, easy to make yourself ❤️🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed the vids
I think your welcome in any hotel also you don’t need to drink alcohol in Morgan’s you can have a soft drink x
Another famous place in the Old Town is Tapas Alley, ask anyone where it is but it's not far from your hotel. You will be amazed by the Tapas on show, I recommend you go have a look. You were near there the other day xx
Watch tonight's vid Gucci.
Will do Martin and Sharon xx
Realy enjoying your Benidorm videos. Just a little way on from Los Pelicanos, is Las Ocas. Next door to that is a fantastic indoor market. Just fabulous, and Shiela's money exchange always has a good exchange rate.
Love seafood but paella not my thing. The linguine is pasta but the long clawedwere langoustine and the others were prawns in thier shells .calimari probably my favourite thing . G,ad yourenjoyingthe holjday
I think the Spanish pensioners have their annual holidays in May paid for by the Government .. great video x keep blogging
I think when you get home you need to see the go with that foot. You may find your worse when you have done the exercise and then rest. Try hot and cold compresses. Sound like I am bag in y old job. Hehe. Hope you ease and continue to enjoy your hols. Thanks for sharing. Definitely get some pain killers.I thought the poor chap with his walking sticks was you, getting worse. Poor chap. Sharon walks very fast hehe.
Me and my wife are enjoying the holiday videos looks like your both having a nice time 😊
We are, thanks.
Well another good video of the other side of benidorm but sorry to say I don't like the calamari or the paella but every one has there own taste. Hope your ankle and achillies heel gets better soon Martin
I am really enjoying what you young kids are upto. Don't forget suncream and have a fabulous time away. I am excited to see your new download every night. I know I'm a sad puppy lol😂
I would high recommend trying a Menu del Dia (Menu of the Day) which is usually a 3 course meal including a drink. There's always lots of choice and you won't need anything else all day. I locally can get a really good quality meal for €12.95.
Oh fantastic Benidorm videos. I make paella about once a month and We love it but the rice doesn’t taste of fish. I prefer the Smokey paprika taste personally. It’s a shame for Martin I don’t think that one looked a good one. Thanks so much for sharing your holiday. Benidorm is not what I expected.
We stayed in the sol lovely ❤
Brilliant video ,just lovely, food looked good,sea and the beach lovely, you,ve walked miles, between you
question was that sea gull called steven seagull
The reception was filmed next to Iceland 10 minutes from that hotel