Five of the world’s biggest fast food chains now trade within walking distance of each other in Benidorm. Burger and chips costs the same as a three-course Spanish lunch. Is the town losing something, or just doing what it has always done?

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Five of the world’s biggest fast food chains now trade within walking distance of each other in Benidorm. Burger and chips costs the same as a three-course Spanish lunch. Is the town losing something, or just doing what it has always done?


So everything was planned as normal for our March trip to Benidorm we were staying for the first 3 nights at Mayal Con Pisina Appartments and the rest of the holiday at Barcelo Beach again this time we booked a sea view and to be fair I think we got the best room in the …

June 24 update: Early flight, smooth transfers, Voramor Hotel’s quiet room and great food. Hot weather with Calima effects, tasty tapas, and vibrant bars. Benidorm is our happy place!

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