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La Cala Finestrat and Benidorm Information

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in La Cala Finestrat the following information may help by giving an overview of the resort. The town of Cala de Finestrat still retains its Spanish atmosphere and offers some excellent seafood restaurants along with outdoor bars and cafes. Cala Finestrat is known as Benidorm's best-kept secret so whether you decide to relax and chill out, or take advantage of the nearby attractions, Cala Finestrat is perfect for those seeking a resort away from the infamous Benidorm.

The area is more suited to families and couples looking for a relaxing holiday with the advantage that if they want to be in the hustle of what Benidorm has to offer, you can be in the center within minutes. The Finestrat area has many local shops, bars and restaurants with the large shopping complex of La Marina with many designer shops are set on the outskirts of the resort.

Cala de Finestrat is a small and relatively new beach resort located in the next bay from the Poniente beach of Benidorm. You will find many bars in the area offer some form of entertainment. La Cala has a beautiful sandy beach, the beach is blue flag and ideal for families with young children as the sand gently slopes into the sea. Life guards are always on hand during the summer months and the clear water is fantastic for swimming, snorkeling, you can even hire pedalos. Many bars and restaurants are nestled around the beach within a few paces which is ideal if you want to relax with a drink whilst keeping a close eye on the children playing in the sand.

The Boulevard La Cala Finestrat

The main boulevard is central to the resort is lined with many Spanish bars and restaurants and you will also find mini supermarkets and internet cafes. This area is the place for you if you would like to try some tapas or the wonderful Spanish food on offer. Don't worry if you prefer English food though, just about every restaurant will offer a good selection from chicken and chips to English breakfasts.

Markets in Cala de Finestrat

You will find many markets in Finestrat, every Friday set back from the far left of the beach and twice per week stretching from the bottom of the boulevard.

Summer Season in la Cala Finestrat

This is when the resort comes alive, generally from May until the end of September. Plenty going on and you will find a good mix of English, Spanish and Dutch people. During the months of July and August the area has a bit of a buzz about it. On the beach you will see volleyball competitions on a daily basis. At night the main street that stretches around the sea front is closed to traffic and the whole area is lined with tables and chairs from the local restaurants.

Generally once the Spanish provide a live band or similar entertainment very close the beach, well worth a visit. You may also find once per week at night entertainment is provided for children in the form of a large cinema screen. Many chairs are provided and set out in the sand; all is free however most movies are in Spanish with subtitles.

During peak periods you will find that the beach area is packed with holiday makers however most apartments have private swimming pools if you just want to chill out. Benidorms Poniente and Levante beaches are very close by so if you fancy a bit of a change just jump on the excellent bus service. The bus will cost just over one euro, 20cents and you will soon arrive in the resort of Benidorm.

About Benidorm

With some of the loveliest beaches in Europe, countless entertainment options for all ages and tastes, a few sites of historical interest for sightseeing, great food and shopping for all budgets, and a nightlife that is a challenge to live up to? This is Benidorm, the liveliest resort and the party capital of the Costa Blanca. A skyline of high-rise blocks ranks third in Europe in the number of hotel and apartments. A place where you may spend all your vacation without having a single Spanish meal, the embodiment of mass tourism? Guess what? Benidorm. Let us explore why despite the mentioned shortcomings, the resort attracts 4 millions of tourists every year, many of them repeat visitors, and why foreigners and Spanish alike tend to buy apartments there. Benidorm nightlife is enjoyed by the Spanish and by the thousands of tourists who travel to this holiday destination year after year to visit the number one night spots in Europe. The town lines a six kilometre stretch of golden sand that runs from the Levante beach stretching to the Poniente beach in the west. The beaches have the blue flag mark for bathing, feature life guards and are carefully cleaned every day. Also on hand, you'll find all the amenities such as bars and restaurants and a whole host of water sports, such as water-skiing, jet-skiing, paragliding and scuba diving.

The Levante Beach is the livelier end, with a young energetic crowd. The sandy beach slopes gently into the water and there are no rocks, which makes it great for bathing The Poniente Beach is a bit more relaxed and gets less crowded. Again, its perfectly suited for bathing, and is popular with families and the slightly older crowd.

Malpas beach can be found beneath the cliffs near the harbour. It's much smaller and quieter than Benidorm's main stretch of beach, though the energetic can often find a game of volleyball here.

Benidorm's nightlife is certainly lively. The entertainment ranges from fish and chips and a British comedian to extravagant cabaret and dance shows in Benidorm Palace to Freddie Mercury impersonators.

Located in the province of Alicante, and on the Northern part of the Costa Blanca, Benidorm is a symbol of the growth of the Spanish tourist industry. A small fishing village with a population of just 2,000 at the start of the century, it has been transformed into a tourist Mecca capable of entertaining and lodging 5,000,000 visitors per year.