Have never been. We keep meaning to , but never get round to it. As I have to take school holidays, I don't think we could cope with the bustle of the place. I think I'd like to go there around the October half term. I'll get there one day

I first went in 1988 staying at the Eva Mar apartments. I have lost count of the number of times since although it must be close to 30.
I went 4 times last year, 3 the year before and 3 the year before that. I have just got back from my second visit in a month, and hopefully will get another long weekend in before the end of the year.

12 times ( back yesterday )and going for the 13th time in September.

First went in 2001.

We first went to Benidorm in 2005 and have now been 5 times in total. Going back in September this year for our 6th visit

Gill

New Year 2004 first time after all over med for 20 yrs
8 times since and back november again
just back 26th june after staying old town 1st time for change
one nagging thought though
why did I wait so long to go ??
Best by miles - best mix of everything anywhere

Been 5 times now 1994, 2005 twice 2007 and 2008 thinking of having a change next year not my choice but with a promise we go back 2010

1990 Reymar Riviera
1996 Orange
1997 Riudor
2002 Calypso
2004 Calypso
2006 Calpso
2008 Calypso.....week on Sunday

First visit was 1972, stayed at the Hotel Serena in the old town. Flew from Manchester on a Dan-Air Comet....Scary!! Been back many times since, last visit in May and going again in November.

1971 Hotel Fenecia.
1972 Hotel Calypso
1974 Hotel Venus
1978 Hotel Aqua Azul
1982 Stayed in some apartments at the far end of Levante.Cant remember their name.
1984 Hotel Brittania (Ithink) Has it gone now?
1985 Hotel Pueblo
1999 Hotel Monaco
2003 Went for a day when staying in Alicante.
2005 Another day trip when staying in Alicante
2006 yet another day trip from Alicante to see some friends from Madrid who have an apt at Cala Finnestrat

My late parents were never away from the place.They went for at least amonth every January for what must have been 15 to 20 years.I get my yearning for holidays from my dad.Ive just worked out that when I visit Ibiza at the end July it will be my 45th visit to Spain

I have been going to benidorm for over 25 years almost every year sometimes 3 or 4 times a year. just wwent in may with a group of friends going end of the month with my fella we both love the place entertainment is just brilliant cant get enough of the place.

Can't work out just how often, but places we have stayed are:
Tropicana Gardens (now Magic Rock). It nearly put us off going back.
Celtibero, on Poniente. Does anyone know what it is called now if it still exists?
Mariscal 3, overlooking the Europa Shopping Centre and main junction. Very noisy from siens outside.
Don Salva, least said the better.
Ambassador Playa. Hope to go back at Christmas.
Levante Club Hotel, (3 times) best in Benidorm except for location. Too far for me to walk to the beach or town
Sol Costa Blanca. A few years ago now but power cuts almost every night just as we were getting ready to go out.
Marina, an over-rated 4*
Los Dalmatas (3 times) Good Hotel. Staff brilliant.
Pelicanos/Ocas. Christmas 2006. Horrible room. Unhelpful reception staff.
San Diego Apartments (3 times) Great apartments. Noisy outside at night but quiet inside. Well equipped and very secure. We will certainly be back but felt at Christmas a hotel may be better.
Melia. Just a short break.
A few others I want to try.

Helen