Aqua Natura Water Park in Benidorm

Here comes the summer and with it the soaring temperatures!  If you are looking for somewhere to combat the heat with the family, how about one of the water parks in Benidorm.

Aqualandia water park in Benidorm - Fun for all the family!

Aqualandia – one of Benidorm’s water Parks open every summer season to the delight of young, old, families and teens.

When Aqualandia opened in 1985 it was the first of its kind in Spain.  Covering 150,000 square metres the water park has everything you need for a great day out, whether with family or friends.

There are areas especially designed for young children plus all the pools, slides and attractions that you will never tire of and want to repeat many times throughout the day.

Guided Jet Ski excursions from Benidorm.

Jet Ski excursions from Benidorm, another of the many options and activities for you to choose from while on holiday in Benidorm or the Costa Blanca.

Rojouser, is a company formed by professional life guards and swimming monitors who offer four different jet ski excursions from the Levante Beach in Benidorm with no qualifications needed.

Hotels in Benidorm - All inclusive to Adults only.

Benidorm Hotels from 5 Star to All inclusive and Adults only - Something for everyone!

Benidorm has something to offer for everyone, whatever type of holiday you are looking for; family, sporting, adventure, LGTB, relaxing or a singles holiday.

Its spectacular beaches and clear water have earned it many Blue Flags as well as the leisure activities on offer in the resort. There are two water parks, Aqualandia and Aqua Natura, two animal parks Mundomar and Terra Natura as well as Terra Mitica. The Benidorm Palace provides the glamour with spectacular shows which are changed every year so repeat clients can see a different show each year.

Tourism demands are constantly changing and Benidorm updates itself and changes with the trends to enable it to supply the holiday of your choice.

Benidorm as a resort is not new, people have been visiting Benidorm since the 1800s when it was a spa & health resort. The very first hotel, the Hotel Bilbaino was built in 1929 on the Levante Beach and full board at that time cost just 8 pesetas. The first Tour Operators arrived in the 1950's and brought passengers from Valencia airport to Benidorm as Alicante airport did not open until 1967.

The Hotel Colon first opened its doors in the 1961 and has now celebrated 52 years is testiment to how tourism then was vastly different to today. At that time there was approximately 15 hotels in Benidorm, kitchen staff used coal or firewood to cook meals and all linen was hand washed!

Today the resort has approximately 40,000 hotel rooms, 20,000 apartment beds and 11 camp sites throughout the city. There are three 5 star hotels, thirty two 4 star hotels, seventy four 3 star hotels, fifty three 2 star hotels and twelve 1 star hotels. The last hotel to be built was the 5 star Barcelo Asia Gardens with a Thai spa and beautiful Asian pools and tropical gardens.

The latest trends for All inclusive and Adult Only hotels are represented. The Adult Only hotels offer couples and families the chance to relax and unwind with all guests being over the age of 15/16. The Hotel Levante Beach Club & Spa, Sandos Monaco Beach Club & Spa and the Hotel CostaBlanca (which is located in a prime position right on the Levante Beach) are all Adult Only hotels.

Some hotels such as the Hotel Teremar, Hotel Diplomatic and the Hotel Tanit admit pets, so you can bring the family pet along for the holiday too.

Benidorm is also a popular Gay tourist destination and there is over 32 different bars, restuarants, clubs, cafeteria in the old town as well as a small hotel.

So whether you are bringing your racing bike over to train in our fabulous climate or looking to burn the night oil in the discotheques you will find something to suit your tastes.

Read our article regrading the Benidorm Hotels & Apartments awarded TripAdvisors "Travellers Choice Award"

Terra Natura Benidorm - Even Tigers need a dentist!

Mandi one of the Asian Tigers that resides in the Benidorm Theme Park, Terra Natura has just been to the dentist!

The six year old tigress had not been eating which alerted staff at the Benidorm park.  They monitored her closely and decided to intervene when the situation did not improve. She was sedated and when examined it was found that she had broken a fang.

Seven people took part in the orthodontic procedure, including two vets, two Terra Natura park keepers and three dental surgeons.  The 125 kilo tigress was given an anaesthetic and then administered gas to keep her sedated during the procedure.

The surgeons removed the nerve from the tooth and Mandi has been given antibiotics and painkillers. All her food will be cut into small pieces over the next few days and any bones removed.  

A tiger’s fang can measure approximately 6 centimetres compared to the 2 centimetres of our eye teeth. 

The Asian tiger is considered to be the largest cat species.  In the wild this tiger would probably have died, not being able to hunt and feed, as the pain from a broken fang coming into contact with its prey or the meat would be extremely painful.