These days mark the day of the patron saint, but the Fallas also marks the beginning of the year, and the traditional Saint Patrick’s Day. The coincidence of the three celebrations leaves the city with 87% hotel occupancy and events that will continue until March 19.
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Sun and beach in the middle of the November long weekend in Benidorm
The beach was full of people sunbathing or playing in the sand in the morning, and the more daring also opted to go for a swim, as after a while in the sun, the water was inviting to cool off. In Benidorm, the terraces on the seafront and other areas were full at aperitif time and also for lunch. Some tourists sat looking for the sun that shines in the municipality this Friday.
The province of Alicante will receive more than 1.5 million tourists in August
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For the first four days of August, Aena is planning 1,940 flights from Wednesday, July 31 to next Sunday, August 4, that is, an increase of 16% compared to the same dates last year. This Thursday, 394 flights were scheduled, 389 on Friday and Saturday will be the day with the most flights scheduled: a total of 417. On Sunday, 373 are scheduled.
EasyJet opens new base in Alicante
Budget airline easyJet celebrated the opening of its new base at Alicante-Elche airport on Wednesday, which was attended by regional president Carlos Mazón.
The low-fare company noted that it is a ‘seasonal base’ which will be operational from March to October.
The airline has allocated three A320 aircraft to Alicante-Elche, ‘generating around 100 direct jobs for pilots and crew’, according to easyJet
The most festive weekend in Benidorm: Fallas, patron saint’s day and Sant Patrick
These days, the tourist capital Benidorm celebrates up to three types of festivals in its streets, the Fallas, the day of the patron saint of the Virgin of Suffrage and the Irish festival of Saint Patrick that brings together thousands of Britons in the English area.
More tourists than ever in Benidorm
The British now account for 50% of the tourists who come to the city and are above the total number of nationals | The hospitality industry highlights the greater purchasing power of a portion of UK travelers who spend an average of 25 euros per person.
The month of October is one of those preferred by the British to travel to destinations like Benidorm. This is corroborated by García who indicated that “there is a lot of family tourism and a lot of movement of travelers with tour operator packages” but also “senior tourists who come to enjoy the entire city, not just one area.” Furthermore, this month is the one in which British children have holidays at school, which also favors movement although, according to the English businesswoman, Karen Maling Cowles, the high prices make many decide not to travel and do so before those dates. .
The weather and environment of Benidorm, the main sources of attraction for tourists
Visitors highlight that beaches or a city with a varied offer are among the points in favor of spending the holidays over other destinations | The city hangs the full sign for the second time in just a week
Oktoberfest 2023 in La Nucia from October 5 to 15
The town of La Nucia in the province of Alicante will host a new edition of the Oktoberfest starting on October 5. A party that the municipality celebrates in a 2,200 square meter tent located in the parking lot of the Olympic Stadium of the Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano and where more than 300 barrels of beer will be available.
The favorite ice cream of the English in Benidorm: the After Eight
Classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate or strawberry are popular among national tourists and milk frosting is the “queen” of summer | An ice cream parlor sells an average of 3,500 scoops of ice cream per day.
The After Eight, that is to say, the mint with pieces of chocolate, is the flavor that the British like the most, a flavor that is not liked by the majority of Spaniards who opt for more classic flavors.