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Benidorm's historic centre is located on a promontory, between its two main beaches: Levante and Poniente. This is the birthplace of the city, a primitive fishing town dominated by the church of San Jaime. Erected in the 18th century, its bluish domes rise up among an intricate network of narrow streets and alleyways, filled with picturesque little corners. The peaks of the Canfali hills lead to the Balcón del Mediterráneo, a splendid viewpoint that gives a wonderful panoramic view of the sea.
To both sides of the historic quarter lie wide avenues and commercial streets that make up the more modern Benidorm. The city, devoted to the tourist industry, offers a myriad of services including hotels, restaurants and terraces.
Benidorm's recreational possibilities are endless. From taking a work on the promenade to visiting the nearby park of L'Aigüera, or an exciting day in the Mediterranean Theme Park Terra Mítica. The city also has a number of sporting centres, including a sailing school and several scuba-diving schools.
Boat excursions to the little island of Benidorm -located in middle of the inlet-depart from the harbour. Legend has it that the island is a piece of rock from nearby Mount Campana that brave Roland severed with his sword during the expeditions of Charlemagne. The rich seabed makes it a scuba-diving paradise.
The outskirts of Benidorm are of great natural beauty. To the north, the terrain becomes rough, with sierras and cliffs all the way to the sea. In this setting lie the towns of L'Alfàs del Pi and Altea. In addition, next to the Peñón de Ifach Nature Reserve is the town of Calpe, a harmonious place that has managed to combine the preservation of its monumental heritage with the touristic infrastructures.
To the south of Benidorm is the town of Villajoyosa, the capital of Marina Baja. Crossing the Sierra Aitana, inland to the north, there is an interesting journey through Cocentaina -important Medieval town- and Alcoy, a place famous for its Moors and Christians festivals, declared of International Tourist Interest.
Finally, the Alicante mountains offer the possibility of visiting the Carracal de la Font Roja Nature Reserve.
"Fuente:"www.spain.info"
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