| There are many opportunities for sightseeing in | | | | Benidorm. The park has waterslides and swimming |
| Benidorm and the Costa Blanca. This city is one of | | | | pools. It has a slow river ride and slides like the |
| the main attractions in the region. Benidorm is | | | | Zig Zag and Kamikaze that are great for older |
| located about 45 kilometres north east of | | | | kids and adults. The Adventureland area is perfect |
| Alicante. The city is a party in the summer with a | | | | for little ones. This area has slides, fountains, pools |
| very busy nightlife. With 30 discos and 1000 | | | | and a labyrinth. |
| restaurants, there is plenty to do. There are a lot | | | | The Aqualandia Park is open from May 15 through |
| of tourists from the UK and Ireland here. | | | | October 12 each year. The hours are ten in the |
| Attractions for Sightseeing in Benidorm and the | | | | morning until five in the evening each day. On |
| Costa Blanca | | | | very hot days during busy travel times, it's best |
| The Castle of Conde de Alfaz offers a great | | | | to get there early before the park fills up. Children |
| dinner show that features knights fighting on | | | | three and under get free admission to the park. |
| horseback. You choose the color of the knight | | | | Terra Mitica is a well known theme park in the |
| you want to support during the show. The fight | | | | area. The theme of the park is Ancient History. |
| features spears, swords and shields with knights | | | | The park features five Mediterranean civilizations |
| in armor. While you watch, a Medieval dinner is | | | | and the legends and myths that are famous in |
| served. The menu includes foods like roast | | | | those civilizations. The recipes in the restaurants |
| chicken, pork ribs, potatoes, soup, bread, Sangria, | | | | are taken from each civilization. Even in the shops, |
| beer and ice cream. | | | | you will find souvenirs related to them, including |
| The show is two hours long and plays every | | | | papyrus from Egypt, Greek statues and |
| Friday and Saturday night. At the end of the | | | | perfumed Iberian candles. |
| night, stop by the disco for more night life. The Pit | | | | Terra Mitica features over eighty shows each |
| of Terrors is included in the price. This contains a | | | | day. The park is open every day from ten in the |
| variety of science fiction characters. | | | | morning until eight at night. There is so much to |
| Benidorm Palace is another great place to spend | | | | see that you won't be able to see it all in one day. |
| the evenings. The palace offers a three hour floor | | | | Children four and under are admitted free to this |
| show on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday | | | | park. |
| nights. This is an amazing dinner show. There are | | | | Mundomar Aquatic Park is another popular |
| a variety of shows performed at the palace | | | | attraction in this area. It's a great place for |
| including dances, singers, comedians and magicians. | | | | families to learn about marine mammals and their |
| During the day, the beaches remain among the | | | | adaptation to the water environment. Seals and |
| biggest attractions in Benidorm as well as most of | | | | Sea Lions perform for the crowds. The park is |
| the Costa Blanca region. For a more active and | | | | also home to many dolphins, several of which |
| busy beach, visit the Playa de Poniente. This is on | | | | have been born in the park. A large colony of |
| a main road and gets lots of traffic. For a more | | | | many species of penguins also calls the park |
| relaxing place to enjoy the sun, visit the Playa de | | | | home. |
| Levante. This beach is off the beaten track and is | | | | Mundomar has a children's park with slides, swings, |
| more quiet and tranquil. | | | | bridges, nets and ramps. There are also climbing |
| Sightseeing in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca | | | | walls for the kids. After playing at the park, the |
| Theme Parks | | | | kids will love going inside the galleon to observe |
| Aqualandia Park is a popular water park in | | | | the dolphins from under the water. |