Secret Spain ~ Benidorm Old Town walking tour, skip the tourist traps, December 2023.

Touring the Old Town of Benidorm
The Castle is the heart of the Old Town. The Balcony overlooking the Mediterranean, which is drawn by the old castle, is the symbol of the city. The Plaza del Castell, as it is called today, is the end point of a network of narrow, pedestrianised streets. Between these streets, you can find the parish church of San Jaime and its viewpoint. Its characteristic bluish dome is never missing from postcards of the city. Inside, you will find the chapel of the Virgen del Sufragio, patron saint of the city and an essential point for official events in Benidorm.
From the Plaza del Castell, you can access the main port of the city and a small cove, known as the Cala del Mal Pas. The descent is via a beautiful cobbled staircase and at the harbour you can stroll down to the lighthouse.
Once here, there is a lovely park next to the sea waiting for you. We are talking about Elche Park. A whole esplanade with palm trees and swings for the little ones. Also, if you come on the right days, you will find small street markets. This is the beginning of the Paseo de la Playa de Poniente.
Returning to the city centre, most of its streets are pedestrian and cobblestone. These streets include Paseo de la Carretera, Calle Alameda, Calle Ruzafa and Calle Gambo. In these streets, you will find plenty of leisure options in the form of restaurants and other shops. Clothing shops, ice-cream parlours with traditional Alicante ice-cream, cafés of well-known franchises, local restaurants, craft shops… And many more! There is no better way to enjoy the city to the fullest, both as a couple and as a family.
But if you feel like enjoying some classic tapas, you can’t miss the famous Basque area. This area is full of tapas bars. And if you feel like dancing and enjoying the city’s nightlife, this area is also home to El Callejón. There are several streets with pubs that are well known even outside the city.
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