Unfortunately I went the week of "The Storms" so a couple of days were a complete washout, but we did get some sunshine at the beginning of the week.
We travelled with Jet2 from Blackpool to Alicante and then got a private transfer to the Terralta Apts. They were superb, the rooms were spotless and very well equipped. The pool area was fabulous, very well set out with load of sunbeds and parasols. My only criticism is that they are a little bit remote but there was a bus service every hour and the taxis were cheap and easy to obtain.
The day we got there was the procession of Moors & Christians through the Old Town and I have never seen anywhere so busy!!
I was amazed by the size of Benidorm I never imagined that it was going to be so big - and busy.
We had a good look around and walked from Poniente to Levante one day when it was dull.
We also ate at some fabulous restaurants, Hoff van Holland, Paneils, The Vagabond - these were all in the old town, we ate at Sorrento (near the Regente - fantastic) and on the last night we ate at Avanti in the old town which was a really trendy Italian. We also ate out with some friends one evening in Albir - think it was called La Chiringuito, very basic but the food was lovely.
I was very impressed with the shops in the Old Town, very cosmopolitan! Of course I ended up spending too much. I loved wandering around the little streets but decided I needed sat nav as I kept getting lost. It was lovely up at the top at the Plaza del Castillo, we walked there one day and on the way down had a wander through Tapas Alley.
We walked along the prom at Levante and had cappuccinos in a lovely cafe but cant remember the name. I can't say too much about Levante as we only went there one night and when we went during the day it was raining - and nowhere looks too good in the rain. I wont compare it to Blackpool (as I live there) but I could see a few similarities!! That is not an insult - I like Blackpool but after seeing Poniente, Levante and the Old Town, it's the Old Town I prefer.
So all in all I really enjoyed it - the weather could have been better but never mind. I went with an open mind and have to say I was really impressed. The town is so diverse there really is something for everyone.
"Well", I hear you say "would you go back?" Well I have booked for a week in April and a week in September, with a 2 week trip to Mallorca inbetween!!
Anyway that's all from me.
Carmel
I'm afraid to say, that the addiction needs a fix regularly.
(have never seen my 15 year old lad dance before!!!). I remember, at some point in the early hours, thinking 'all these people, all of different nationalities, having such a good time!' Was a lovely sight! Perhaps the san miguels helped too!!!! 
