Future connections by train to Benidorm will reduce travel time of these great distances even more now (how many people from Madrid would love to enjoy an apartment for the holidays once this becomes a reality?) Because Madrid and Benidorm will be only a couple of hours away. Get out of work at three jump on a train and voila, you are ready to take a dip in the pool by 5 pm.. You can’t ask for more.

Valencia will be only one hour away, something really important being that all official entities live in this city and the capital of tourism which is without a doubt Benidorm. Bringing these two cities closer is sure to impulse tourism.

Valencia, Gandia, El Altet, Benidorm, El Campello.. now just a step closer than before.. all waiting to share its beaches and great climate. Nothing like it.

More information | la verdad

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Now is the time. Because even though you can go in car, you need to go there walking, and because in August it is extremely hot to be anywhere other than the beach. That is why now we should take advantage of these Holy Week holidays and go up to the old part of town and the Ereta Park. You will discover one of the most beautiful perspective of the city and although we haven’t tried it yet it is probably a perfect place to watch the firework displays at the end of June.

The light of Alicante in the spring is spectacular, the sunsets are a postcard and the Ereta park is an enchanting place to be enjoyed in the company of friends and loved ones. It has its own restaurant, cultural and exhibition center as well as the holding one of the most beautiful architectural designs not very well know through Alicante.

Go ahead, go up from the “barrio’ by San Antón until you reach Parque de la Ereta.

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The Hotel Villa Venecia is a very special hotel. Located in the heart of Benidorm, it is a beach front property in the center of town. The hotel building is an elegant space from the XX century that has been restored and updated, and is able to transmit the enchantment of the majestic architecture of the entire chain of hotels. And now the hotel group Costa Blanca Magic (this blog’s sponsor) is going to invest more than two million euros in this grand hotel (now 3 stars) and convert it into a luxurious 5 star palace by this summer. The remodeling will include reformed bedrooms with spectacular ocean views.

The hotel will also offer a spa, luxury restaurant with an outside terrace (open to the general public) and surroundings which are not only peaceful but will be an exclusive place to couples and families alike. So, starting this summer Hotel Villa Venecia will become a new Hotel Boutique so we could continue to enjoy Benidorm.

more information and booking | Hotel Villa Venecia
source | diario Levante
photo | Fayu (flickr)

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Yesterday we spoke a little about the contemporary style of the boardwalk of the Levante Beach , which dates back to 2002, today we talk about the other Benidorm beach project approved the same year and which main objective was to revitalize the Poniente Beach, that will culminate this same year the esthetic style of Miró,  work of the Catalan architect Carlos Ferrater.

The spectacular design, simulates waves and gives strength and visual personality to make it an unusual space. This new design will increase the square footage of the beach by more than 3,000 meters which will also form a park with more the 40,000 square meters with a beach from view.

more information |  Carlos Ferrater

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The levante Beach in Benidorm is one of the most popular in Europe, integrated in the city and providing a horizon that extends throughout the blue of the Mediterranean.  The city’s climate allows tourists and residents alike to enjoy the beach all year round due to its great weather, which is why it was decided to remodel the boardwalk of the beach. The new design of the boardwalk was made with the intention of giving the city quality and identity to this space,  a public space close to the beach in order for tourists that visit Benidorm enjoy it comfortably along with others.

To attain their goal, architects used wood as flooring, leveling the street and sidewalk together. The lighting throughout the boardwalk is composed of 12 meter posts that along with the palm trees give a picture perfect sight to this walk on the beach. Overall, the new design gives this boardwalk its own personality and Mediterranean style.

more information via arquitectura

Architects:  MBM Arquitectes: Josep Martorell, Oriol Bohigas, David Mackay

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The renowned Santiago Calatrava is not only an architect but an engineer and most of all an artist. Born in Valencia in 1951 he uses his engineering skills to create very unusual spaces while using his artistic skills to give each design a unique and spectacular appearance. Most of his creations are open structures, as he is able to define form and the results speak for themselves.

Barcelona up to now has been known as the art capital of Spain but thanks to his works, Valencia and its community have had an immense boost in the design department. People from all over the world have taken an interest in his designs and have come to see what he is all about.

Here in the Costa Blanca we could be witness to one of his most famous works The Valencia Opera House, which is a part of a huge artistic complex within the Valencian community.

More information Santiago Calatrava

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