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Two Britons on trial in Benidorm over alleged rape of fellow touristTwo young Britons deny charges of gang rape after fellow tourist claims she blacked out in hotel room   Two British men have gone on trial in Alicante after being accused of raping a British woman in a hotel room while on holiday in Benidorm... 03/06/2025

Iconic Benidorm hotel torn down to make way for high-rise tower blockThe Gran Hotel Delfín in Benidorm will be replaced by a mammoth 44-storey skyscraper The Benidorm skyline is about to change forever with the demolition of one of the oldest hotels on the Costa Blanca – the Gran Hotel Delfín. &.. 23/05/2025

Lighting up could cost you 750 euros on these Alicante beachesTwo towns in the province will actually fine beachgoers for smoking this summer   If you are heading to the beach this summer in the province of Alicante, you might want to think twice before lighting up. While many towns along the coast are part.. 19/05/2025

Alicante province tops Blue Flag beaches leaderboardFind out which new beaches have gained or regained the prestigious award, and which have lost theirs in 2025 Poniente beach in Benidorm With a total of 89 Blue Flags, Alicante has received more of these distinctions than any other province.. 08/05/2025

Benidorm chosen to pilot EU's new digital wallet initiativeThe new system is designed to replace ID cards, passports, bank cards and more with one phone-based ‘wallet’ Benidorm has been selected as a testing ground for the European Union’s new digital wallet, a system designed to streamline.. 18/02/2025

5 places in Benidorm you don't want to missWhat to do as a tourist in Benidorm Located on Spain’s east coast, Benidorm has long been a popular holiday hotspot for Brits looking to enjoy their hard-earned time off work at a reasonable cost. There has even been a beloved TV show dedicated.. 02/09/2024

Harnessing the savings of solar power: Why more households in Spain are choosing solar energyEnjoy a wide range of solar energy services and products from the Costa Blanca’s foremost eco trading company, Ecosolarspain Solar energy has gained popularity throughout Spain over the past few years, but there is still much room for growth.. 11/06/2024

Remember the time Benidorm starred in a classic UK Postcode Lottery advert?Discover the story behind the legendary British ad “Derek, we’re off to Benidorm” The coastal resort of Benidorm is a beloved getaway destination for Brits thanks to its many British-owned pubs, shops selling UK goods and friendly hotel..

Where to find the best British fish and chip shops in BenidormCosta Blanca's tourist capital boasts a tasty catch of restaurants that serve up this typical British dish Tourism accounts for a whopping 40% of Benidorm's turnover, making it arguably the Costa Blanca's tourist capital. Every year, tens.. 16/02/2023

WATCH: Video shows drone rescuing of drowning swimmer in Benidorm drillOfficials from across Alicante province were invited to see first-hand how drones can potentially save lives at sea Drones are being put to more and more use in a variety of fields, from monitoring climate change to assisting in search operations.. 23/02/2022