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| Benidorm still under construction |
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| Look closely the contrast of sunbathers & people in coats n scarfs |
Benidorm (day 106)
The trip to Benidorm today was about 80km and we decided to take the N332 Rd North. As we approached Benidorm the towering hotels and apartments appeared from behind the mountains, they look so imposing against the landscape. We drove along the back of the town and entered on the North side, arriving at Benisol Camping located just next to the Cisne Rastro (flea market), which we visited a couple of times on Sunday and you could sit with a racion of Paella, a couple of Pincho’s (meat kebabs) and a jug of Sangria while listening to a live artist singing. On Saturday afternoon they had Flamenco dancing, which we unfortunately missed, maybe next time. The campsite was very busy with a lot of long stayers (people staying over the winter months). It was well equipped with good hot showers and a great restaurant with a log fire roaring away,which we huddled around in the evenings while sampling the food and drink again purely for research purposes.
Pan pipes spectacular
While we were in Benidorm a special day arrived; Valentines Day and we visited the old town the previous day to investigate the possible eateries for this special occasion. We were told about a particular road in the old district called “ Sante Domindo Calle “ where the tapas bars are concentrated and we found a popular bar and edged our way in, viewing the various tapa’s while we waited for a couple of stools at the bar and soaked up the atmosphere soon we were seated. I ordered drinks of Rosé Cava and made our selection of Pincho’s (kebab) Tortilla (potato based omelette ) Habas con Jamon (beans & ham) and Carne (meat stew). This came with fresh bread and Alioli (mayonnaise with fresh garlic), a very enjoyable Valentines afternoon.
Cisne Rastro (flea market)
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| Our camping spot in Benidorm |
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| This is not an N332 girl |
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| This isn't either |
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