You can now book for the Christmas Celebrations at the Benidorm Palace.

Special Gala dinner and show FIRE  on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 

Diana Ross, named by Billboard “Female Entertainer of the Century”, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame entertainer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner amongst many other accolades, is honoured in this live tribute show “In the Name of Love” at the Benidorm Palace on Sunday 15^th October 2023.

“It’s not just magic, it’s heaven!”   

This event has been cancelled.

A 60s night celebration to remember!

Don’t miss this exhilarating show Believe The Cher Songbook, celebrating the 6-decade career of the pop goddess Cher.

As from the 1st of December 2017 the only boat trip in operation will be the trip to Benidorm Island.  This excursion will depart from

The Strauss Festival Orchestra in Concert at the Benidorm Palace on Sunday 14th January 2018.

Prices:  VIP 35€ - General 30€ - Balcony 25€

Tickets are on sale now from this web site and from our office in the Calle Gerona 48, 03503 Benidorm.

Click here to purchase your tickets now.

"The Show Must Go On" is a tribute to one of the best rock bands of all time.

Tchaikovsky's beloved romantic Ballet Swan Lake comes to Benidorm for Christmas.

Book Now for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day celebrations at the Benidorm Palace.

Benidorm Palace brings you another great night's entertainment this February!

Don´t miss Gerry and The Pacemakers on Sunday 5th March 2017 live at the Benidorm Palace.

Welcome in the new year in Benidorm Palace!  See out 2015 and welcome in 2016!

The Bodegas Bocopa in Petrer is one of the most important wine producers from the Alicante area.  A co operative which produces, bottles and markets 60% of the wine produced in the Alicante region, they have received both national and international recognition for their wine.

The most recent product from Bodegas Bocopa is the Señorio de Benidorm, a red Mediterranean wine inspired by the famous city, presented in a specially designed  bottle with Benidorm’s famous skyline, Benidorm Island and the sea in relieve, bottling the sun of Benidorm and promoting Benidorm worldwide.

The wine, a blend of Monastrell and Syrah grapes matured over a 100 day period in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, has just been awarded the Premio Baco by the Spanish Tasters Union and will support a local Benidorm Charity “Doble Amor” by donating 1% of its profits to the centre for people with intellectual disabilities.

Bodegas Bocopa also produce the award winning Marina Alta, Laudum Roble and Laudum Crianza 2012.  Their white wine the  Marina Alta  is the white wine with the most awards in Spain.

The Bodegas Bocopa in Petrer is one of the most important wine producers from the Alicante area.  A co operative which produces, bottles and markets 60% of the wine produced in the Alicante region, they have received both national and international recognition for their wine.

The most recent product from Bodegas Bocopa is the Señorio de Benidorm, a red Mediterranean wine inspired by the famous city, presented in a specially designed  bottle with Benidorm’s famous skyline, Benidorm Island and the sea in relieve, bottling the sun of Benidorm and promoting Benidorm worldwide.

The wine, a blend of Monastrell and Syrah grapes matured over a 100 day period in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, has just been awarded the Premio Baco by the Spanish Tasters Union and will support a local Benidorm Charity “Doble Amor” by donating 1% of its profits to the centre for people with intellectual disabilities.

Bodegas Bocopa also produce the award winning Marina Alta, Laudum Roble and Laudum Crianza 2012.  Their white wine the  Marina Alta  is the white wine with the most awards in Spain.

Pamela Dawson Tasker, a British Expat living in L'Alfàs del Pi, for more than 30 years was awarded the British Empire Medal last week at the British Embassy in Madrid.

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Benidorm Palace Christmas and Boxing Day Gala Dinner with The Four Tops.  Tickets are on sale here with a 3€ discount per person.

Mundomar, the exotic animal and dolphin park in Benidorm have extended their 2 x 1 offer until the 22nd of December 2013.

Christmas celebrations in Spain are not over until the Three Kings or Magi visit local children on the eve of the 5th of January.  

Welcome the New Year in at the Benidorm Palace! 

Enjoy the gala dinner and Benidorm Palace's current show "Nostalgia".   Welcome in 2014 with the "Lucky Grapes" then dance the night away to the Orquestra New Bambu.  Special guest star David Civera,

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 " Under the Christmas Tree"  the Christmas Special from the  Benidorm Circus  for the festive season 2013.

As from today departures of all boat trips  from the Rincon de Loix are suspended until Easter 2014.   Boat trips to Benidorm Island and the Mini Cruise along the coastline to Calpe will continue to depart as normal from the port in the centre of Benidorm.

Meerkat pup born in Mundomar Benidorm

Mundomar the exotic and marine animal park inBenidorm is celebrating the birth of a little Meerkat pup, the first one to be born at the park and mother and pup are both doing well. 

Guided tours of the the Bombarda & Les Caletes watch towers.

Take part in this cultural activity organised by the Historic Heritage Council of l’Alfàs del Pi and Benidorm on Sunday 24th of November 2013.

The Ice Rink will be open this afternoon Thursday 20th of December 2012 for the Christmas period and is located in the square in front of the Benidorm Town Hall at the entrance to the L'Aiguëra Park.

The Ice Rink will be open this afternoon Thursday 20th of December 2012 for the Christmas period and is located in the square in front of the Benidorm Town Hall at the entrance to the L'Aiguëra Park.

Celebrate Christmas 2012  in Benidorm Palace with their Gala Dinners. 

Celebrate Christmas 2012  in Benidorm Palace with their Gala Dinners. 

 Benidorm Palace & the  Olympia Theatre Company present the Children's Musical The Lion King,

There will be no boat trips operating from today Saturday 24th of November until Monday 17th of December 2012. 

There will be no boat trips operating from today Saturday 24th of November until Monday 17th of December 2012. 

Padelpoint has organised the 1st Unoom Restaurant  "Female Open Padel Tournament" on the 23rd - 25th of November. 

Padelpoint has organised the 1st Unoom Restaurant  "Female Open Padel Tournament" on the 23rd - 25th of November. 

The Benidorm Circus  has recently opened its new show for the 2012-13 season.  The presentation of the new show was attended by representatives from all the hotels and travel agents, as well as the mayor and local dignitaries.  The Circus opens every Saturday, all year round and is perfect for all age groups. 

We spoke to Serge about the new show, his famous circus family, his career as an acrobat and his children. 

When & how did you join the Circus?

In truth I was born in the heart of the circus.  I was born in Paris in 1955 while my parents were performing in the Circus Medrano.  The star of the Circus at that time was none other than Buster Keaton.

What did you do in the Circus?
Ever since I was a child, I have always dreamed of performing in the circus.  I wanted to be an acrobat and follow in my father´s  footsteps.  I recorded a TV programme for the BBC at the age of 6 , then at the age of 11,  I performed live for the first time along with my father and uncle.

Did your parents support you?

They encouraged and pushed me, the only condition being that I continued with my education.  At that time I was “home schooled”  i.e I had to study via correspondence with a school especially tailored for those who were “on the road”  I never actually attended a school. 

Has it been difficult to enter the same profession as your parents?

As a performer it is difficult to make a name for yourself but when your surname is world famous,  it is even more difficult.  My father and uncle were known as “Les Gamby´s” (Click here to view video)and performed an extraordinary acrobatic number with long poles.
To make the change from “Le petit Gamby” to Serge Gambi wasn´t easy, it took tenacity, hard work, passion and hours of rehearsals. 

Would you return to the Circus?
The circus runs through my veins.  My last professional performance was in July 1994 at the Benidorm Palace.  After that I started to develop other projects, an estate agency selling and renting apartments and a restaurant.  Then I took over the Presidency of APTUR (The Association of Tourist Apartments on the Costa Blanca).   A Presidency at  FETB (Benidorm Federation of Tourist entrepreneurs) followed,  and I am one of the founders of the Benidorm Tourist Foundation. 
I have never really left the circus,  I travel constantly and have close contact with other artists many of whom are clients of the estate agency.
My own children have been immersed in the performing arts from a very early age, with  ballet and music classes.  My son then started acrobatics and my daughter juggling so I have no choice but to continue with my passion and when Vicente Climent asked me to be a part of the Benidorm Circus, I immediately agreed.
 
How do you feel when you see Elena and Brayan in the Circus Ring?

It is a unique feeling, on the one hand as a producer and on the other hand as a father.  I sometimes think it is unbearable to have to be two people for a few hours.   These artists are also your children, so as a father I am proud when they accomplish the tricks but I also have to console them when things go wrong.  I feel powerless and suffer but you have to find a way to inspire them to overcome these problems and carry on.  I am very privileged.

Would you advise your children to join the Circus?

It is up to them to decide their future and to do something that makes them happy.  Of course I would love them to follow in my footsteps.  They are the third generation of circus performers and honestly they have a great future. 

What do your children say when you tell them about the life their grandparents led in the Circus?

Fortunately their grandparents can tell them personally all their stories and adventures, and this enriches the lives of both grandparents and grandchildren.

Is  “Circus Story” the new show , based on you?

I was inspired to write  “Circus Story” after hearing comments that the Circus hadn´t evolved with the times and that it was always the same.  I disagreed.  That drove me to write the script, which through the dreams of a young boy named Harry, the history of the circus from 1930 to the present day, is told.

I am enormously proud of the circus cast, of my children, of my stage “child” , David Climent, a Ring Master with a great future.   I am very privileged and it is thanks to Vicente Climent that I am able to bring my circus knowledge and experience to the Benidorm Circus.  It gives me immense satisfaction to have a Circus in Benidorm which is open all year round.

Exbenidorm.

Concerts, music, cinema, poetry readings , theatre, puppet shows, conferences, exhibitions and documentaries.

Concerts, music, cinema, poetry readings , theatre, puppet shows, conferences, exhibitions and documentaries.

The theme parks, Terra Natura and Aqua Natura, in Benidorm can now be visited on Google Street View.

The theme parks, Terra Natura and Aqua Natura, in Benidorm can now be visited on Google Street View.

On Thursday 25th of October, TUIUK& Ireland held a charity event in theBenidorm Palace. 

On the 17th of November 2011, the 6th Waiters' Race from the province of Alicante will take place in the Calle Gerona, by the Morgan Tavern, Benidorm at 16:00 hours.

All participants are to wear black trousers, white shirt, with a tie or bow tie.

To enter contact Pascual in the Hotel Ambassador 96 585 15 10, the Bar "La Taula de Pepe" or at the starting post 30 minutes before the race begins

Prizes  - Waiters

1st place        100€, trophy and a weekend in the Hotels Ambassador.

2nd place          60€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

3rd place           40€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

Prizes Waitresses

1st place        100€, trophy and a weekend in the Hotels Ambassador.

2nd place          60€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

3rd place           40€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

There are also prizes for the oldest waiter, the youngest and the 1st placed local waiter and waitress.

On the 17th of November 2011, the 6th Waiters' Race from the province of Alicante will take place in the Calle Gerona, by the Morgan Tavern, Benidorm at 16:00 hours.

All participants are to wear black trousers, white shirt, with a tie or bow tie.

To enter contact Pascual in the Hotel Ambassador 96 585 15 10, the Bar "La Taula de Pepe" or at the starting post 30 minutes before the race begins

Prizes  - Waiters

1st place        100€, trophy and a weekend in the Hotels Ambassador.

2nd place          60€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

3rd place           40€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

Prizes Waitresses

1st place        100€, trophy and a weekend in the Hotels Ambassador.

2nd place          60€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

3rd place           40€, trophy and a gift from the sponsors.

There are also prizes for the oldest waiter, the youngest and the 1st placed local waiter and waitress.

Lolo, Erick and Roberta , three harbour seals (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, have regained clear sight after a cataract operation in Mundomar Benidorm.

The ophthalmic intervention, which lasted four hours for each of the mammals restored their sight after they were diagnosed with severe cataracts.

The operation was performed by two of the best doctors in this field, Dr Carmen Colitzan ophthalmologist and Geraldine Lacave a specialist in marine animals. Veterinary staff from Mundomarwere also on hand to assist the doctors.

The technique involved making an incision in the cornea, applying a gel inside which enlarged the cornea permitting the cataract to be located with the latest equipment.

One of the seals Lolo, was diagnosed with a cataract in his right eye but with this state of the art equipment the doctor was able to detect the onset of a cataract in his other eye.

Once the surgeons located the problem the lens and the surrounding lens capsule is removed to clean the cavity. After stitching the cornea an implant is put in place.

Although this is a difficult operation the successful outcome is due in part to the youth and good health of the mammals.

Lolo , Roberto y Erick are recovering in Mundomar, cared for by their keepers who administer their daily medication of painkillers and antibiotics as well as three different types of eye drops which have to be administered three times a day, 15 minutes apart.

The after care from the Mundomarstaff permit the seals to return to their familiar routine with the rest of the seals and their full recovery is expected in a couple of weeks.

The harbour Seal is very intelligent, easily tamed and exhibits great affection for it's keepers.

Mundomar is a pioneer in marine mammal surgery and its surgical work on sea lions has been recognized by the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AIZA) of which it is a member.

Beniexursions.

Take a look at some of our photos from Mundomar.

Lolo, Erick and Roberta , three harbour seals (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, have regained clear sight after a cataract operation in Mundomar Benidorm.

The ophthalmic intervention, which lasted four hours for each of the mammals restored their sight after they were diagnosed with severe cataracts.

The operation was performed by two of the best doctors in this field, Dr Carmen Colitzan ophthalmologist and Geraldine Lacave a specialist in marine animals. Veterinary staff from Mundomarwere also on hand to assist the doctors.

The technique involved making an incision in the cornea, applying a gel inside which enlarged the cornea permitting the cataract to be located with the latest equipment.

One of the seals Lolo, was diagnosed with a cataract in his right eye but with this state of the art equipment the doctor was able to detect the onset of a cataract in his other eye.

Once the surgeons located the problem the lens and the surrounding lens capsule is removed to clean the cavity. After stitching the cornea an implant is put in place.

Although this is a difficult operation the successful outcome is due in part to the youth and good health of the mammals.

Lolo , Roberto y Erick are recovering in Mundomar, cared for by their keepers who administer their daily medication of painkillers and antibiotics as well as three different types of eye drops which have to be administered three times a day, 15 minutes apart.

The after care from the Mundomarstaff permit the seals to return to their familiar routine with the rest of the seals and their full recovery is expected in a couple of weeks.

The harbour Seal is very intelligent, easily tamed and exhibits great affection for it's keepers.

Mundomar is a pioneer in marine mammal surgery and its surgical work on sea lions has been recognized by the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AIZA) of which it is a member.

Beniexursions.

Take a look at some of our photos from Mundomar.

The grasslands of the animal and nature park Terra Natura Benidorm have seen the arrival of a water buffalo calf (Bubalus Bubalis). The young female calf called Claudia was born after a gestation period of eleven months and is the second offspring for her mother who's first calf was born in 2009.

As the mother's due date approached, staff at the Benidorm park prepared a shelter with plenty of straw to make the mother as comfortable as possible. The shelter also protected her from the rain and the drop in temperature over the last couple of days.

The mother gave birth naturally without any assistance needed from the park staff and the herd has accepted its new member without any problems.

The herd are generally very protective of all young calves. If they did not do so the young could easily be crushed or trampled by the herd as an adult buffalo weighs approximately 400 kilograms.

Female buffalo in the herd are generally gentle and loving towards the young but each mother is responsible for feeding her own offspring. Sometimes the young calf mistakes another female for its mother or can't find its mother when it is hungry so the other females in the herd will stay with the calf until its mother hears its cries for food and comes to nurse it.

Terra Natura Benidorm currently has more than 10 water buffalo in the park , seven males and five females.

Water buffalo spend long hours immersed in the mud and when they feel threatened they will charge and run over anything in their path.

The wild species of water buffalo is in serious danger of extinction due to its natural habitat being taken over for agricultural development.

Buffaloes are very sensitive to heat, because they have few sweat glands. This is the reason that they spend so much time cooling off in the mud. . The mud also protects them from insect bites when it dries.

Buffalo herds can be used as working animals, for their meat or as dairy animals.

Beniexcursions.

Take a look at our photos of Terra Natura Benidorm

The grasslands of the animal and nature park Terra Natura Benidorm have seen the arrival of a water buffalo calf (Bubalus Bubalis). The young female calf called Claudia was born after a gestation period of eleven months and is the second offspring for her mother who's first calf was born in 2009.

As the mother's due date approached, staff at the Benidorm park prepared a shelter with plenty of straw to make the mother as comfortable as possible. The shelter also protected her from the rain and the drop in temperature over the last couple of days.

The mother gave birth naturally without any assistance needed from the park staff and the herd has accepted its new member without any problems.

The herd are generally very protective of all young calves. If they did not do so the young could easily be crushed or trampled by the herd as an adult buffalo weighs approximately 400 kilograms.

Female buffalo in the herd are generally gentle and loving towards the young but each mother is responsible for feeding her own offspring. Sometimes the young calf mistakes another female for its mother or can't find its mother when it is hungry so the other females in the herd will stay with the calf until its mother hears its cries for food and comes to nurse it.

Terra Natura Benidorm currently has more than 10 water buffalo in the park , seven males and five females.

Water buffalo spend long hours immersed in the mud and when they feel threatened they will charge and run over anything in their path.

The wild species of water buffalo is in serious danger of extinction due to its natural habitat being taken over for agricultural development.

Buffaloes are very sensitive to heat, because they have few sweat glands. This is the reason that they spend so much time cooling off in the mud. . The mud also protects them from insect bites when it dries.

Buffalo herds can be used as working animals, for their meat or as dairy animals.

Beniexcursions.

Take a look at our photos of Terra Natura Benidorm

Mundomar, the animal park in Benidorm has operated on three of its sea lions to remove cataracts. The surgery lasted four hours for each animal and has elimated the problem for  Lolo, Erick y Roberta.

Click here to read more.

Mundomar, the animal park in Benidorm has operated on three of its sea lions to remove cataracts. The surgery lasted four hours for each animal and has elimated the problem for  Lolo, Erick y Roberta.

Click here to read more.

These beautiful forest dwelling Asian parrots are listed as vulnerable and in danger of extinction, as a direct result of the loss of their natural habitat and from human exploitation for the pet or caged bird trade.  This is the most popular bird exported from Indonesia and is prized because of its ability to mimic human words and environmental sounds.

The Garrulus Lorius live in pairs, feed on nectar, pollen, fruit and flowers and have beautiful vivid red coloured plumage.   If conditions are suitable the pair can breed year round and generally produce two eggs per nest with the incubation period being approximately 26 days.  These intelligent parrots love to bathe in water or under a sprinkler and physical and mental activity should be encouraged as this may be beneficial to a healthy breeding pair.

In Mundomar these intelligent birds have the perfect environment to reproduce and to integrate with more than 80 different species that form part of Mundomar Benidorm.

Beniexcursions.

These beautiful forest dwelling Asian parrots are listed as vulnerable and in danger of extinction, as a direct result of the loss of their natural habitat and from human exploitation for the pet or caged bird trade.  This is the most popular bird exported from Indonesia and is prized because of its ability to mimic human words and environmental sounds.

The Garrulus Lorius live in pairs, feed on nectar, pollen, fruit and flowers and have beautiful vivid red coloured plumage.   If conditions are suitable the pair can breed year round and generally produce two eggs per nest with the incubation period being approximately 26 days.  These intelligent parrots love to bathe in water or under a sprinkler and physical and mental activity should be encouraged as this may be beneficial to a healthy breeding pair.

In Mundomar these intelligent birds have the perfect environment to reproduce and to integrate with more than 80 different species that form part of Mundomar Benidorm.

Beniexcursions.

Rugby La Vila, leaders in the Spanish Rugby league, are to play some of the best European teams in the European Cup.

On Saturday 12th November 2011 they will playAgen (France)in the Municipal Rugby Stadium in Villajoyosa at 16:00 hours.

Entrance tickets from 15€.

More information consult the web site  www.rugbylavila.net, or telephone  +00 34 608 068 208 -  +00 34  96589 0376.

Rugby La Vila, leaders in the Spanish Rugby league, are to play some of the best European teams in the European Cup.

On Saturday 12th November 2011 they will playAgen (France)in the Municipal Rugby Stadium in Villajoyosa at 16:00 hours.

Entrance tickets from 15€.

More information consult the web site  www.rugbylavila.net, or telephone  +00 34 608 068 208 -  +00 34  96589 0376.

Cultural Activities in Benidorm during November 2011.

Music

Saturday 5th  20:00 h.

In the Salon de Actos of the Town Hall

CONCERT /  HELLÍN CHOIR

Host Choir: UNIÓN MUSICAL DE BENIDORM

Organised by the Commission for the Benidorm Fiestas 2011

Sunday 6th at 12:00 h.

In the Salon de Actos of the Town Hall

BENIDORM: Music, Fiesta & Tradition.

MUSICAL SOCIETY  LA BANDETA

COMISSION FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

Sunday 6th at 20:00 h.

In the Church of St Jaime and St Ana.

SPECIAL CONCERT.

ORCHESTRA - PULSO Y PUA LA BARQUETA

COMISSION FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS  2011

Saturday 12th at 24:00 h.

Huerto de Colón

LOCAL POP ROCK NIGHT

LA MANO DEL MUERTO + LOKOS DE ATAR

ORGANIZED BY THE COMMISION FOR THE FIESTAS OF BENIDORM 2011

Sunday 13th at 17:15 h.

In the Calle Gambo

CONCERT EXTRAORDINAIRE

MUSICAL UNION OF BENIDORM

COMISSIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

Sunday 13th at 24:00 h.

Huerto de Colón

LOCAL POP ROCK NIGHT

MIRZA-ZAZA + SOMENOISE

COMISSIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

MEETING OF THE INTERNACIONAL FEDERATION OF BULL FIGHTING SCHOOLS.

Saturday 5th at 16:30 h & Sunday 6th at 11:30.

In the Bull Ring

CORRIDA DE VAQUILLAS &  CLASSES

The Municipal Bullfighting school.

Entrance by invitation only. To obtain an invitation contact the Casa del Fester, the Tourist Office or the Bull Ring.

COMISSIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

25 NOV.INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE

Tuesday 22nd at a 19:30 h.

In the Salón de Actos of the Town Hall.

UNA FURTIVA LÁGRIMA / TMTEATRE BENIDORM

Wednesday 23rd at 19:00 h.

In the Casa del Fester - Diego Cano

COLLOQUIUM – PROSTITUTION & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Thursday 24th at 20:00 h.

In the Salón de Actos of the Town Hall

HOMENAGE  TO FACUNDO CABRAL.  BENIDORM POETIC LYCEUM

Concejalías de Igualdad y Cultura

EXHIBITIONS

26th of October until the 9th of November

Monday to Friday  9 - 14 h.

Espai d´Art – In the Benidorm Town Hall

ANTHOLOGY  / PHOTOGRAPHS BY QUICO

COMMISIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

4th to 11th of November

In the Municipal Library

NUMBERS & LETTERS

DEPARTAMENT OF MUNICIPAL DESIGN

30th of June – 30th of November

Espai d´Art.  In the Square  SS.MM los Reyes de España

Sculptures

PLANET FERROVIA Sector IV

VIKTOR FERRANDO

11th - 24th of November

Monday to Friday 9 - 14 h.

Espai d´Art. In the Benidorm Town Hall

BENIDORM, 50 years of Town planning: 1961

Councillors for planning and culture.

THEATRE

Thursday 10th at 20:30 h.

In the Casa del Fester Diego Cano

LA POSADERA de Goldoni

CATARSIS

COMMISSION FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

LITERATURE

Monday 7th &  21st at  18:30 h.

In the Sala de Investigadores of the Town Hall.

READING CLUB

Stories and poems.

Cultural Activities in Benidorm during November 2011.

Music

Saturday 5th  20:00 h.

In the Salon de Actos of the Town Hall

CONCERT /  HELLÍN CHOIR

Host Choir: UNIÓN MUSICAL DE BENIDORM

Organised by the Commission for the Benidorm Fiestas 2011

Sunday 6th at 12:00 h.

In the Salon de Actos of the Town Hall

BENIDORM: Music, Fiesta & Tradition.

MUSICAL SOCIETY  LA BANDETA

COMISSION FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

Sunday 6th at 20:00 h.

In the Church of St Jaime and St Ana.

SPECIAL CONCERT.

ORCHESTRA - PULSO Y PUA LA BARQUETA

COMISSION FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS  2011

Saturday 12th at 24:00 h.

Huerto de Colón

LOCAL POP ROCK NIGHT

LA MANO DEL MUERTO + LOKOS DE ATAR

ORGANIZED BY THE COMMISION FOR THE FIESTAS OF BENIDORM 2011

Sunday 13th at 17:15 h.

In the Calle Gambo

CONCERT EXTRAORDINAIRE

MUSICAL UNION OF BENIDORM

COMISSIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

Sunday 13th at 24:00 h.

Huerto de Colón

LOCAL POP ROCK NIGHT

MIRZA-ZAZA + SOMENOISE

COMISSIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

MEETING OF THE INTERNACIONAL FEDERATION OF BULL FIGHTING SCHOOLS.

Saturday 5th at 16:30 h & Sunday 6th at 11:30.

In the Bull Ring

CORRIDA DE VAQUILLAS &  CLASSES

The Municipal Bullfighting school.

Entrance by invitation only. To obtain an invitation contact the Casa del Fester, the Tourist Office or the Bull Ring.

COMISSIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

25 NOV.INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE

Tuesday 22nd at a 19:30 h.

In the Salón de Actos of the Town Hall.

UNA FURTIVA LÁGRIMA / TMTEATRE BENIDORM

Wednesday 23rd at 19:00 h.

In the Casa del Fester - Diego Cano

COLLOQUIUM – PROSTITUTION & SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Thursday 24th at 20:00 h.

In the Salón de Actos of the Town Hall

HOMENAGE  TO FACUNDO CABRAL.  BENIDORM POETIC LYCEUM

Concejalías de Igualdad y Cultura

EXHIBITIONS

26th of October until the 9th of November

Monday to Friday  9 - 14 h.

Espai d´Art – In the Benidorm Town Hall

ANTHOLOGY  / PHOTOGRAPHS BY QUICO

COMMISIÓN FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

4th to 11th of November

In the Municipal Library

NUMBERS & LETTERS

DEPARTAMENT OF MUNICIPAL DESIGN

30th of June – 30th of November

Espai d´Art.  In the Square  SS.MM los Reyes de España

Sculptures

PLANET FERROVIA Sector IV

VIKTOR FERRANDO

11th - 24th of November

Monday to Friday 9 - 14 h.

Espai d´Art. In the Benidorm Town Hall

BENIDORM, 50 years of Town planning: 1961

Councillors for planning and culture.

THEATRE

Thursday 10th at 20:30 h.

In the Casa del Fester Diego Cano

LA POSADERA de Goldoni

CATARSIS

COMMISSION FOR THE BENIDORM FIESTAS 2011

LITERATURE

Monday 7th &  21st at  18:30 h.

In the Sala de Investigadores of the Town Hall.

READING CLUB

Stories and poems.

Staff at Terra Natura Benidorm will bottle feed a cub after it was rejected by it´s mother.

This morning the young 13 day old cub was presented to the public.

Kali, an Asian Tiger (Panthera tigris) from the Terra Natura Benidorm, has had a tough start in life after being rejected by her mother Ela after birth.  To ensure that little Kali, who is only 13 days old survives, experts at the park have started feeding Kali manually.

Kali´s mother Ela carried the cub to full term after a three and a half month gestation period.  When she was born she suffered from hypothermia but survived the first two weeks of life.

Kali birth is the second time that this nature park has managed to reproduce this species in captivity, the first time being in 2007. 

The Head Keeper from the complex demonstrated this morning how they feed little Kali.  She is bottle fed with milk six times a day, every four hours with the equivalent of 20% of her body weight and to supplement her diet calcium and vitamins are also added.  The feline’s diet will change when she is two months old when they will introduce small pieces of meat along with her milk.  The amount of milk will be reduced as she continues to grow and the amount of meat increased until she is eating only meat.

Kali is monitored constantly to prevent any complications or illness and to measure her development.  Exhaustive controls are taken to ensure that she has the exact quantities of milk required and that her body functions as it would in the wild.  Any adjustments are made according to the results.

Kali is staying at the Clinic in Terra Natura Benidorm, to avoid contact with the other animals at the park and to keep human contact to a minimum so as not to transmit viruses.

When Kali is a month old she will be vacinated and then when she is about six months old,  she will be introduced to the streak of Asian Tigers at the park.

This species of tiger is actually in grave danger of extinction and is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora(CITES).

This animal is considered the second largest land predator after the polarbear and grizzly bear. Their hunting strategy is to surprise their victims as they are very agile jumpers but not good runners.

An adult tiger can consume up to 40 kilos of meat at one sitting.  The Bengali tiger differs from the Siberian tiger because it has short hair allowing it to adapt to the heat and humidity of the Asian Jungle where they live.  The Siberian tiger is smaller but can reach 250 kilos in weight.

Staff at Terra Natura Benidorm will bottle feed a cub after it was rejected by it´s mother.

This morning the young 13 day old cub was presented to the public.

Kali, an Asian Tiger (Panthera tigris) from the Terra Natura Benidorm, has had a tough start in life after being rejected by her mother Ela after birth.  To ensure that little Kali, who is only 13 days old survives, experts at the park have started feeding Kali manually.

Kali´s mother Ela carried the cub to full term after a three and a half month gestation period.  When she was born she suffered from hypothermia but survived the first two weeks of life.

Kali birth is the second time that this nature park has managed to reproduce this species in captivity, the first time being in 2007. 

The Head Keeper from the complex demonstrated this morning how they feed little Kali.  She is bottle fed with milk six times a day, every four hours with the equivalent of 20% of her body weight and to supplement her diet calcium and vitamins are also added.  The feline’s diet will change when she is two months old when they will introduce small pieces of meat along with her milk.  The amount of milk will be reduced as she continues to grow and the amount of meat increased until she is eating only meat.

Kali is monitored constantly to prevent any complications or illness and to measure her development.  Exhaustive controls are taken to ensure that she has the exact quantities of milk required and that her body functions as it would in the wild.  Any adjustments are made according to the results.

Kali is staying at the Clinic in Terra Natura Benidorm, to avoid contact with the other animals at the park and to keep human contact to a minimum so as not to transmit viruses.

When Kali is a month old she will be vacinated and then when she is about six months old,  she will be introduced to the streak of Asian Tigers at the park.

This species of tiger is actually in grave danger of extinction and is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora(CITES).

This animal is considered the second largest land predator after the polarbear and grizzly bear. Their hunting strategy is to surprise their victims as they are very agile jumpers but not good runners.

An adult tiger can consume up to 40 kilos of meat at one sitting.  The Bengali tiger differs from the Siberian tiger because it has short hair allowing it to adapt to the heat and humidity of the Asian Jungle where they live.  The Siberian tiger is smaller but can reach 250 kilos in weight.

The Broadway Performance Academy presents  ALADDIN in the Benidorm Circus. 

Performances on the 16th and 17th of December at 18:00 hours and on the 18th of Decembers at 14:00 and 18:00 hours.

Prices: Adults €12,50 Children €8,50.

Further information and sales at the Box Office or telephone +00 34 96 588 9971.

The Broadway Performance Academy presents  ALADDIN in the Benidorm Circus. 

Performances on the 16th and 17th of December at 18:00 hours and on the 18th of Decembers at 14:00 and 18:00 hours.

Prices: Adults €12,50 Children €8,50.

Further information and sales at the Box Office or telephone +00 34 96 588 9971.

Benidorm hosted the annual Waiters Race last Thursday 18th of November in the Calle Gerona, where the winner is not only the fastest and most agile but the one who completes the race with the most liquid remaining in the glasses.

Approximately a dozen waitresses and thirty waiters from all over the Alicante province participated in the race cheered on by hundreds of tourists in the area mainly British.

The winner of the Feminine Category Alecu Jennica was the Representative from the Hotel Marina and second place was awarded to Maria Caselles from Benidorm.

First place in the Male Category went to Gustavo Gomez from Xativa and the second place awarded to J. R.  Peral from Carcaixent.

Benidorm hosted the annual Waiters Race last Thursday 18th of November in the Calle Gerona, where the winner is not only the fastest and most agile but the one who completes the race with the most liquid remaining in the glasses.

Approximately a dozen waitresses and thirty waiters from all over the Alicante province participated in the race cheered on by hundreds of tourists in the area mainly British.

The winner of the Feminine Category Alecu Jennica was the Representative from the Hotel Marina and second place was awarded to Maria Caselles from Benidorm.

First place in the Male Category went to Gustavo Gomez from Xativa and the second place awarded to J. R.  Peral from Carcaixent.

All proceeds to go to the Centro Doble Amor and Accion Solidaria de Peru.

Entrance tickets cost 20€.

For further information and ticket sales contact the Benidorm Palace, the Kiosk in the Plaza Triangular or Cafeterias Yago.

www.benidormpalace.es   Tel.: 96 585 1660

All proceeds to go to the Centro Doble Amor and Accion Solidaria de Peru.

Entrance tickets cost 20€.

For further information and ticket sales contact the Benidorm Palace, the Kiosk in the Plaza Triangular or Cafeterias Yago.

www.benidormpalace.es   Tel.: 96 585 1660

Marco Polois one of the well known excursion companies in Benidorm and the surrounding area and it continues to lead the field with new activities and offers for the tourist sector, assuring that tourists return to our city and explore the countryside and areas of outstanding beauty.

The success of the company has been achieved after years of hard work, offering an alternative to the traditional beach holidays and catering for people who love nature and outdoor activities.  Trips take place in the hidden inland areas of the Alicante province.  One of the most popular excursions is the Jeep Safari or Adventure 4 x 4.  The trips are organised for groups of eight and the routes are suitable for all age groups, whether they be half days, full days, and dawn or sunset trips.  Night time trips are also operated during the summer months.

Marc Paul Dobbelaere, the company manager explains that the expeditions visit among other places the Amadorio reservoir in Villajoyosa, the reservoir in Guadalest, the Sierra Aitana, Aixorta, the village of Tarbena, the fountains of Algar in Callosa D’en Sarria. Beautiful countryside from where on a clear day the islands of Ibiza and Formenteraare visible as well as the North coast of Alicante up to Cullera.

It is the contact with nature that makes this type of excursion so enjoyable.  The adventures are guided and the guides act as entertainers as well as showing the clients the surrounding countryside.  Clients participate at all times and there is a great atmosphere as you travel to places where cars cannot normally reach.

The excursion is also educational as Marco Polo teaches you to respect nature, the importance of being ecological as well as offering other practical advice.  There are also many opportunities to take photos and film your day out.

A full day excursion which starts from 09:00 – 09:30 and finishes from 17:00 – 17:30 costs 49€ per person which includes the guide.   The small number in each group mean the company gives a personal touch and the mix of nationalities also works in their favour.  The success of the company means that Marco Polo has been able to adapt its style over the years and introduce new and surprising group activities, which can be useful for companies looking to improve relations between staff members and the importance of working as a team.   Themed routes also open up the possibility to new experiences.

Leticia Murillo.

Marco Polois one of the well known excursion companies in Benidorm and the surrounding area and it continues to lead the field with new activities and offers for the tourist sector, assuring that tourists return to our city and explore the countryside and areas of outstanding beauty.

The success of the company has been achieved after years of hard work, offering an alternative to the traditional beach holidays and catering for people who love nature and outdoor activities.  Trips take place in the hidden inland areas of the Alicante province.  One of the most popular excursions is the Jeep Safari or Adventure 4 x 4.  The trips are organised for groups of eight and the routes are suitable for all age groups, whether they be half days, full days, and dawn or sunset trips.  Night time trips are also operated during the summer months.

Marc Paul Dobbelaere, the company manager explains that the expeditions visit among other places the Amadorio reservoir in Villajoyosa, the reservoir in Guadalest, the Sierra Aitana, Aixorta, the village of Tarbena, the fountains of Algar in Callosa D’en Sarria. Beautiful countryside from where on a clear day the islands of Ibiza and Formenteraare visible as well as the North coast of Alicante up to Cullera.

It is the contact with nature that makes this type of excursion so enjoyable.  The adventures are guided and the guides act as entertainers as well as showing the clients the surrounding countryside.  Clients participate at all times and there is a great atmosphere as you travel to places where cars cannot normally reach.

The excursion is also educational as Marco Polo teaches you to respect nature, the importance of being ecological as well as offering other practical advice.  There are also many opportunities to take photos and film your day out.

A full day excursion which starts from 09:00 – 09:30 and finishes from 17:00 – 17:30 costs 49€ per person which includes the guide.   The small number in each group mean the company gives a personal touch and the mix of nationalities also works in their favour.  The success of the company means that Marco Polo has been able to adapt its style over the years and introduce new and surprising group activities, which can be useful for companies looking to improve relations between staff members and the importance of working as a team.   Themed routes also open up the possibility to new experiences.

Leticia Murillo.

British X Factor star Rowetta will be appearing as a judge at the final of the "Benidorm has TALENT" competition at the Benidorm Palace on the 29th November.  

25 Finalists will battle it out for the 1st prize of €2.000and the 2nd prize of €750.  Proceeds in aid of the Spanish cancer charity, AECC.

British X Factor star Rowetta will be appearing as a judge at the final of the "Benidorm has TALENT" competition at the Benidorm Palace on the 29th November.  

25 Finalists will battle it out for the 1st prize of €2.000and the 2nd prize of €750.  Proceeds in aid of the Spanish cancer charity, AECC.

Mendozahas always had a passion for wine and when the opportunity arose, he decided to produce his own wine.

His dream started in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, and in just over 30 years this dream was transformed into a successful family business.

In Alfaz he planted his first vines.  Over the years they grew and extended into other villages in and around the Alicante area.

Today the Mendoza wineries produce 350,000 bottles, mostly red but they also produce some excellent white varieties too, especially the Muscatel variety, characteristically from this area and grown on vines only a few feet from the winery.

The most famous varieties, the white Chardonnay and the red Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot, Vardot y Monastrell are the major wines produced at Mendoza.  There are also oriental grapes previously grown in France, for example Shiraz that form part of the wide range of Mendoza wines.

Fermentation takes place in barrels after carefully selecting the finest oak from France or America.

Mendoza is 100% family run, created by one man with a clear idea of what he wanted to achieve and then lovingly nursed and cared for by his family.

It has high standards and clear aims and objectives, far removed from the large multinational companies.

It is possible to visit the bodega and sample their wines or if you prefer make an appointment and eat on the premises.

Mendozahas always had a passion for wine and when the opportunity arose, he decided to produce his own wine.

His dream started in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, and in just over 30 years this dream was transformed into a successful family business.

In Alfaz he planted his first vines.  Over the years they grew and extended into other villages in and around the Alicante area.

Today the Mendoza wineries produce 350,000 bottles, mostly red but they also produce some excellent white varieties too, especially the Muscatel variety, characteristically from this area and grown on vines only a few feet from the winery.

The most famous varieties, the white Chardonnay and the red Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot, Vardot y Monastrell are the major wines produced at Mendoza.  There are also oriental grapes previously grown in France, for example Shiraz that form part of the wide range of Mendoza wines.

Fermentation takes place in barrels after carefully selecting the finest oak from France or America.

Mendoza is 100% family run, created by one man with a clear idea of what he wanted to achieve and then lovingly nursed and cared for by his family.

It has high standards and clear aims and objectives, far removed from the large multinational companies.

It is possible to visit the bodega and sample their wines or if you prefer make an appointment and eat on the premises.

Ice skating in Benidorm from the 4th of  December until the 10th of January.

The ice rink is situated by the Town Hall.

Open dailyfrom10:30 until 14:30 and from 16:30 until 21:30.

At weekends the rink will remain open at midday.

Ice skating in Benidorm from the 4th of  December until the 10th of January.

The ice rink is situated by the Town Hall.

Open dailyfrom10:30 until 14:30 and from 16:30 until 21:30.

At weekends the rink will remain open at midday.

En excursionesbenidorm.com entrevistamos a Toni Tonito, el primer protagonista de una boda tematizada celebrada en la carpa del “Benidorm Circus”.

Hola Toni, primero ¿A quiénes va dirigido este circo?

Boda de Toni Tonito - Click sobre la imagen para ampliar

¿Cuál es tu especialidad en el circo?

¿A qué edad te pusiste delante del publico?
Con nueve años, y tengo 40. Con 11 años me convertí en el trapecista mas joven del mundo y el único español que realizara el triple y no ha habido otro hasta hoy.

Y la gran noticia es que te has casado. ¿Cómo fue?
Fue de lo más bonito y memorable que te puedes imaginar.

Además os casasteis en el circo, bajo la carpa ¿no?
Si. Que mejor sitio para casarnos que bajo la carpa. Lo había visto antes con familiares y amigos y nos hacia ilusión celebrar nuestra boda de manera diferente.

¿En qué era diferente?

El momento cumbre en BenidormCircus

¿Lleváis mucho tiempo planeando esto?

Y por último.¿Crees que el casarse en un circo le puede interesar solo a la gente del mundo del espectáculo?

C. Robinson.

En excursionesbenidorm.com entrevistamos a Toni Tonito, el primer protagonista de una boda tematizada celebrada en la carpa del “Benidorm Circus”.

Hola Toni, primero ¿A quiénes va dirigido este circo?

Boda de Toni Tonito - Click sobre la imagen para ampliar

¿Cuál es tu especialidad en el circo?

¿A qué edad te pusiste delante del publico?
Con nueve años, y tengo 40. Con 11 años me convertí en el trapecista mas joven del mundo y el único español que realizara el triple y no ha habido otro hasta hoy.

Y la gran noticia es que te has casado. ¿Cómo fue?
Fue de lo más bonito y memorable que te puedes imaginar.

Además os casasteis en el circo, bajo la carpa ¿no?
Si. Que mejor sitio para casarnos que bajo la carpa. Lo había visto antes con familiares y amigos y nos hacia ilusión celebrar nuestra boda de manera diferente.

¿En qué era diferente?

El momento cumbre en BenidormCircus

¿Lleváis mucho tiempo planeando esto?

Y por último.¿Crees que el casarse en un circo le puede interesar solo a la gente del mundo del espectáculo?

C. Robinson.