| Benidorm, which is located just 20 minutes north | | | | Europe. In the town of Kalicameni, white-washed |
| of the city of Alicante on the Costa Blanca coast | | | | and full of comedians and natives singing their local |
| Spain, is such as action-packed city. Even though it | | | | songs. All this may sound tiring, but there are |
| has a beautiful stretch of soft sandy beaches, we | | | | many a new food to be tried and a |
| should leave this leisure activity for the end | | | | thirst-quenching drink to be had at any of the |
| because there are so many kinds of tourist parks | | | | fabulous restaurants. And for those who need an |
| to visit around Benidorm. | | | | extra thrill, in the Mare Nostrum waterway, you |
| The biggest Attraction around Benidorm: Terra | | | | are fully equipped to have splash with live sharks! |
| Mitica | | | | Terra Natura is open all year round, offering |
| This park in English is called ´Mythical | | | | special passes for those who know how to |
| Land´, because it is a theme park which | | | | appreciate a good opportunity and to take |
| takes us back to the ancient civilizations of Rome, | | | | advantage of it as often as possible. |
| Egypt and Greece, all of which were | | | | Benidorm and the Doliphins at the Mundomar |
| Mediterranean civilizations. As we all know, the | | | | Marine Animal Park |
| heroes from those times were very brave, not | | | | Do you enjoy the water and its interesting animal |
| letting anything or anyone frighten them. Do you | | | | kingdom but prefer to be on land? Then |
| think you will be like them after having ridden on | | | | Mundomar (Seaworld) Marine Animal park is your |
| the topsy turvy roller coaster? Or controlling your | | | | best bet. All of us have read adventure stories |
| heartbeat after riding on many of the other | | | | about dolphins and feel that they are our friends, |
| attractions especially set up for you? Maybe you | | | | well it's time to visit them. Here we can see the |
| think you will recover a little after watching one of | | | | silly antics of these adorable sea creatures close |
| the gladiator shows? Your adrenalin will be | | | | up. Or chat up a conversation with the colourful |
| pumping fast with all the professional actors | | | | parrots. The elegance and grace is personified |
| making ancient life come so close to you. There is | | | | with the exhibition of flamingos, so pink! Who has |
| also a part of this park for adventurous kids too. | | | | not had a turtle in their home as a pet, but to see |
| Terra Mitica is open all year round; from | | | | ones that you could probably ride is another |
| November to April it is only open at the | | | | surprise. But, are you still even more curious and |
| weekends and on Spanish holidays. The entrance | | | | want to see what the marine world is like under |
| fee is approximately 40 euros but if you go in | | | | the water. Well, we can all become Ariel, or |
| groups consult prices. Terra Mitica is found just | | | | Sebastian as in the Little Mermaid book and go |
| five minutes north of Benidorm, easily accessible | | | | down into a ship and have a look around the sea |
| by bus or car. | | | | bottom. Refreshments and resting places are |
| Aqualandia Water Amusement Park | | | | abundant. It is open at 10:00 a.m., adults are 18 |
| So you want to cool down a little but the beach is | | | | euros, children 3-12 years old 12 euros and under |
| not your cup of tea? Here at Aqualandia you can | | | | 3 are free. The entrance is near the cross roads |
| enjoy a days outing with the whole family. The | | | | of Avenue Mediterranean and Avenue Europe. Do |
| children can slide down all the water slides as | | | | not miss this amazing experience! |
| many times as they wish, always being well cared | | | | Between Pego and Oliva: The Vergel Park |
| for by the lifeguards on duty. There are water | | | | If your travels have taken you along the coast |
| shutes of every size, diving board areas, rapidly | | | | heading towards Valencia, then it would be well |
| moving waters and even a black hole. For the sun | | | | worth making a stop off highway A-7 exit no. 61 |
| beauties like mum and grandma, you can lay | | | | which indicates the towns of Pego and Oliva and |
| around on comfortable hammocks and enjoy a | | | | just follow the signs to this safari park, found |
| picnic lunch in the shaded areas. It is open from 11 | | | | near Ondara. There are all kinds of wild animals to |
| a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located on the north | | | | be touched, fed and observed. For a little extra |
| entrance hillside to Benidorm. | | | | fun time activity, the kids can let their hair fly in |
| Another view on the Costa Blanca at the Terra | | | | the wind when riding a go kart, mini train or |
| Natura Park | | | | ponies. There are even some marine animals like |
| This is not like any other wildlife park. Here, there | | | | dolphins and sea lions. It is a relaxing and |
| are four theme areas and a water park. 1.500 | | | | educational day excursion for the whole family. It |
| animals of over 200 species, 50 of which are in | | | | is only open in the summer from 10:00 in the |
| danger of extinction. What a privilege to be the | | | | morning til 7:00 in the evening. |
| lucky ones to see these living specimens up close! | | | | Cactuslandia |
| And not only these animals but their natural | | | | Once again, you do not have to hire a camel and |
| habitats and fauna which makes their living | | | | head into the dry desert to appreciate the wide |
| quarters appropriate for them. As you enter the | | | | selection of over 1000 cactus plants and similar |
| park, the first area to visit is the Pangea, taking | | | | shrubs. This is a private garden created by a |
| you back in time to hen there were rivers | | | | German who was and is interested in the theme |
| petrified from hot burning lava, abundant | | | | of cactii and tropical plants like banana trees, |
| vegetation hiding gigantic insects and many other | | | | papaya, and mango. Also on this 3000m2 rugged |
| surprises. To the left you are carried away to | | | | hillside surface is an amazing museum which he |
| America, discovering an old mine converted into a | | | | put together and includes an extensive collection |
| tropical farm. The colorful macaws are found in | | | | shells, different colored corals, unusual insects |
| the dove cove and later on the old joins the new | | | | from all over the world and even some fossils. |
| in the colonial town of Copaltenango. In the center | | | | Looking at this huge selection of theme parks and |
| is Asia. | | | | tourist attractions around Benidorm and the Costa |
| As you stroll through the natural reserve of | | | | Blanca, you certainly will find your favourite one |
| Kaziranga, you are able to see rhinoceros, | | | | on your next holidays around the spanish coast. |
| buffalos and the temple of the wildcats. In this | | | | Make your stay in Benidorm a complete one and |
| section there is a marvelous park for children to | | | | visit each and every one, all unique. |
| play in. And last, but of course not least, is | | | | |