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Benidorm Bicycle Hire

Bicidorm is a bicycle hire service introduced by the Benidorm Council to promote the use of bicycles in the city.   Its aim is to reduce pollution, energy consumption, and to offer an alternative way to get around the city for residents and tourists alike.   The service, which currently has 20 bike stations in Benidorm, hopes to expand to 40 bike stations or bases in the future.

The service is easy to use.  Go to any of the bases, where you will find a touch screen computer (consult the map to find the location of the bases)    Follow the instructions on the screen, then take your bike ensuring it is in good condition and off you go!bicidorm

When you have reached your destination, find the nearest bike base with an available space and secure the bicycle to the base, ensuring that the bicycle has been locked securely in place.
The bike can only be used for a maximum of two hours at a time,  before it must be returned to one of the bases.   Half an hour must have elapsed before taking another bike out again. 
The service is available all your round, 24 hours a day, subject to availability.

Prices (as published November 2012)
One day pass               € 3
Weekly pass                € 11
Monthly pass               € 22
Yearly pass                  € 33

Fines will be applied if the bike is not returned on time.
If  the return is  30 minutes late , one day fine.
If  the return is between 31-90 minutes late , three day fine.
If the return is  between 91 minutes and 10 hours late , one week fine.
If the return of the bike is more than 10 hours  late, one month fine.
If the user continues to return the bike late, they will be barred from using the system.

To find out more on the terms and conditions , consult the Web site  www.labici.net .

Users must be over 14.  For those under the age of 18, permission must be given by a parent or guardian.
For yearly rental register on the website.
All daily, weekly and monthly rentals are done at the computerised bike bases in Benidorm.

The Bike Stations or bases can be found at the following locations:  mapabicidorm
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Avda de Benisa – Avda de Villajoyosa
Poninente Beach- Avda de Montbenidorm
Poninente Beach– Calle Murtal
Poninente Beach– Local Police
Vía Parque – Les Mediterrania
Estación de Tren -Benidorm Train Station
Centro Social Llorca Llinares
Calle Tomas Ortuño
Plaza de España
Ayuntamiento de Benidorm- Benidorm Town Hall.
Parque de Elche
Calle Mercado
Levante Beach – Plaza del Torrejó
Levante Beach– Avda Europa
Levante Beach – Avda Almeria
Levante Beach  -  Avda Atmella del Mar
Avda Derramador – Mercadillo Pueblo
Estación de Autobuses- Bus Station
Palau d Sports L’ Illa.

If you would like to rent a mountain, city bike or racing bike (with or without GPS) click here for another alternative.

Wine from Alfas del Pi, Alicante awarded prize by New York Times Critic

The Bodegas Mendoza winery in Alfas del Pi, has one of their wines, the " Tremenda 2009" publically acclaimed by the New York Times. 
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The Mayor of Alfas del Pi,  Vicente Arques, congratulated the Bodega, and said that the town of Alfas del Pi is extremely proud of their success.

The latest wine tasting report, by the New York Times Wine Critic, Eric Asimov, places Bodegas Mendoza’s “Tremendous 2009”, a Monastrell, at the top of the list for “Best Value”.

Eric Asimov, defines “La Tremenda 2009” as "Complex and well structured with long-lasting, savoury flavours of dark, plummy fruit and minerals".

The Bodega is located in Alfas del Pi, in the heart of the Costa Blanca, not far from Benidorm and complements the tourist sector, offering an opportunity to discover new experiences.

Read the New York Times article.  


Book a tour to visit the Bodegas Mendoza winnery.

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If you want to see Benidorm from a completely different perspective, a trip to Benidorm Island is the perfect choice.

One of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, the island offers visitors the chance to enjoy the Mediterranean, discover its marine life and admire the spectacular Benidorm skyline from the sea.

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A spectacular live concert celebrating one of the world's most legendary music venues arrives in Benidorm on Sunday 14 February 2027.
Buddy Boy Productions, in association with the Cavern Club, presents The Cavern Club Story, a sensational live concert celebrating seven decades of musical history and the Liverpool venue that helped change the face of popular music.

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