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What is similar to Benidorm?

I think your best bet will be Albufeira in Portugal.



If you are looking for a destination similar to Benidorm, Alicante and Torremolinos in Spain are the top contenders, offering a similar mix of high-rise skylines, vibrant nightlife, and expansive sandy beaches. Alicante provides a slightly more "authentic" Spanish city feel while maintaining a heavy tourism infrastructure, whereas Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol mirrors Benidorm’s history as a pioneer of mass tourism with plenty of British-oriented bars and family resorts. Outside of Spain, Albufeira in Portugal’s Algarve region offers a comparable "Strip" of neon-lit bars and a lively Old Town that attracts a similar demographic of sun-seekers and party-goers. For those willing to travel further, Gold Coast in Australia or Balneário Camboriú in Brazil are often called the "Benidorms" of their respective continents due to their dense clusters of skyscrapers built directly along the shoreline. All these locations share the characteristic "concrete jungle" aesthetic paired with a high-energy atmosphere and a focus on affordable, sun-drenched holiday packages.

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Nightclubs in Benidorm are generally cheaper and more laid-back than those in Ibiza. During the summer months, the super clubs here host crazy parties, which attract some of the world's top DJs.

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Myth: Benidorm is full of British tourists, not Spanish people. Fact: Benidorm has a reputation as the ultimate 'Brits abroad' destination, filled almost exclusively with British tourists, but in reality the resort is as popular among Spanish nationals as it is with the British.

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Just like the Costa Brava, the Costa Blanca, where you will find Benidorm, also has a pleasant maritime climate! However, because Benidorm is just a little further in Spain, and moreover nestled between two bays, the temperatures in Benidorm in the early and late season are slightly warmer than Lloret.

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You can drink the tap water in Benidorm but you will probably prefer to buy bottled water mainly because of the taste. If is fine however to use the tap water for cleaning your teeth.

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The Greek Islands and Spain have good package holiday options, with reasonable drink and accommodation prices. In Greece, you can book for Faliraki in Rhodes, Malia in Crete or Laganas in Zante. In Spain, Magaluf on the island of Majorca, or Benidorm on the mainland offer you cheap options for holidays with the lads.

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