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The surrounding area also has some charming spots to explore. Most remarkable is the small, quaint town of Guadalest where a portion of the town was built inside the mountain. The town is divided in two districts - the castle quarter and the quarter Arrabal, and are a re listed as an historic-artistic complex.
A tiny village nestled on top of a cliff 590 miles high and with only 200 inhabitants, Guadalest is one of the prettiest destinations on the Costa Blanca . The only way to reach Guadalest is by way of a small path leading up to the cliff, where you will discover the uniqueness of this small town.
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| On the mountain´s summit, Guadalest overlooks a deep valley with a beautiful landscape. The castle of Guadalest is very picturesque and is often featured in postcards. From the castle, you can enjoy a superb view of the charming village, the valley and the reservoir. There s an emerald-green lake that looks almost unreal in the landscape of barren rock in the Sierra de Aixorta . An interesting feature of the place is its quaint, Medieval houses positioned on top of the rocks. The variety of shops offering crafts and souvenirs will make the tourist s visit complete - a choice of miscellaneous, hand-made local objects of art: embroidery, ceramics and artistic glassware among others.
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Though Benidorm appears to be saturated with a British aura, Benidorm forever binds itself to the rich culture that is Spanish. Tucked in a peninsula, between its two main beaches Levante and Poniente, endures the historical core of Benidorm, the Old Town or the Casco Antiguo. On its cobblestone pavements, time is suspended amongst the forest of skyscraping towers. Nevertheless, its old-fashioned houses and the ever standing blue-domed church San Jaime evoke feelings of reverential awe for its rich history. The church dates back to as far as the 18th century.
Surviving wear and tear of the centuries, the 14th century old ruins of a castle once served as defense against Berber pirates. Above all, the white stone mirador (balcony) from this point, named the Balcón del Mediterráneo, bestows upon its sightseers extensive panoramic views of the horizon and the fiery sunsets. The Canfali hills are also best viewed from here. This is a popular one among newlyweds. A plaque commemorates a small wooden craft salvaged from the ashes of ship ordered to be burnt after the ship’s crew was obliterated by dread causes.
Its gorgeous beaches and night life notwithstanding, Benidorm is known for its splendid, exhilarating fringes as well as its insides. Located just on the outskirts of town is Terra Mitica, the largest theme park in Spain.
One does not have to span and leap across the Mediterranean Sea to immerse into an authentic feel of its oldest civilizations. Terra Mitica is as close to the real thing as it gets. The said theme park simulates the ancient Mediterranean civilizations such as Greece, Rome and Egypt. On a magnificent scale, these primordial premises of ancient cultures, legends and heroes collide with mega modern attractions such as its very latest high tech rides and attractions. Lately, its newest stellar attraction is the Tizona. This is an inverted roller coaster with speeds of 62 mph (100 kmh) and heights of more than 100 feet (31 meters). As an adrenaline inducing thrill, riders get suspended beneath the track. The daring adventurer meets all these and more in the leviathan Terra Mitica, just a five minute drive from Benidorm’s town center. Opening time: Daily 10 am to 8 pm; 10 am to midnight in peak season; Admission: €33 (adult); €25 (junior / senior). One ticket gives free entry to the attractions and shows for that particular day.
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