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- 19/06/2013Conferences of Literature, Art & History
- 19/06/2013Contemporaneum Art Exhibition 'Summer Paradise'
- 21/06/2013Recetas de Humor, Canela Pura
- 21/06/2013Recital del poeta valencià PERE BESSÓ
- 22/06/2013Costa Blanca Business Run and 1st Popular Race Town of Benidorm
- 22/06/2013VIII FESTIVAL DE BANDES DE MÚSICA
- 23/06/2013Dancing Festival
- 23/06/2013Festival Estrellas del Mediterráneo
- 28/06/2013Cicle de concerts de presentació de l’orgue
- 29/06/2013I International Underwater Marathon 'Town of Benidorm'
- 30/06/20133rd Tourist´s International Tournament in Benidorm
- 06/07/2013Neptuno Aquatic Festival 2013
- 06/07/2013Neptuno Aquatic Festival
- 21/07/2013Paloma San Basilio will perform at the Benidorm Palace
- 04/08/2013Bertin Osborne and Paco Arevalo present '2 caras muy duras en crisis' at the Benidorm Palace
» Useful Information
Language:
In Benidorm there are two official languages:
- Spanish: the official language of the Spanish state.
- Valencian: the local language of the Region of Valencia.
Meal times:
Meal times tend to be a bit later than in the rest of Europe.
- Breakfast: Between 7.30am and 10am.
- Lunch: Between 2pm and 3pm.
- Dinner: Between 9pm and 10.30pm.
Local Time:
GMT +1 (Madrid)
Banks:
Most banks are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.00pm. Only a few branches are open on Saturday morning. There are 24-hour ATM cash dispensers throughout the town, most of which accept international bank cards.
Credit cards:
Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Mastercard, 4B, Access and Diners Club.
Bank holidays:
- New Year's Day: 1st January.
- Epiphany: 6th January.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday: exact dates vary.
- Labour Day: 1st May.
- Region of Valencia day: 9th October.
- Columbus Day: 12th October.
- All Saints' Day: 1st November.
- Local Benidorm fiestas: from the 2nd saturday of november to wednesday
- Day of the Spanish Constitution: 6th December.
- The Immaculate Conception: 8th December.
- Christmas: 25th December.
Electricity:
Standard voltage is 220-240V AC, 50 Hz.
Electrical appliances from the US require a transformer and an adaptor. From the UK adaptor only
Plugs are two-pin and adaptors are available at any hardware store.
Currency
Official currency is the euro.
Notes come in denominations of 5,10,20,50,100, 200, 500. It is recommended however that you avoid larger denominations of 200 and 500€ as not all businesses may accept due to possibly not having change available.
Coins denominations of 1,2,5,10,20,50 cents, 1 € and 2 € coins.
International dialling code
The international dialling code for Spain is +34 + number you want to dial
Tourist Info Offices:
Centre
- Address: Edificio Torrejó, Plaza de Canalejas 1, 03501 Benidorm
- Telephone: + 34 96 585 13 11
- Fax: + 34 96 586 36 25
- Email: turinfo_centro@benidorm.org
Rincón
- Address: Gerona st. confluetion with Derramador st., 03503 Benidorm
- Telephone: + 34 96 680 67 34
- Email: turinfo_rincon@benidorm.org
Europa
- Address: Europa Avenue, 03502 Benidorm
- Telephone: + 34 96 586 00 95
- Email: turinfo_europa@benidorm.org
Download the Map of Benidorm (includes Wifi Areas)
View Map of Benidorm
SAMU (ambulances)
- Telephone: 112
Local Police
- Address: 6, Grecia street
- Telephone: 96 680 77 66 / 092 / 900 100 012
National Police
- Address: 36, Apolo XI street
- Telephone: 96 683 19 30 / 091 / 902 247 364 DNI / 902 102 112 Denuncias
SATE (Servive for Foreign Tourist Assistance Office)
The Foreign Tourist Assistance Services (SATE) is a police department whose role is to offer foreign tourists, visiting the city, personalized assistance after having suffered a criminal offence or any other similar incident. Assistance is given by National Police Service and personnel from the Tourist Board. The tourist is given assistance reporting the crime and other miscellaneous administrative formalities.
Functions
• Assistance reporting a crime
• Cancelling credit cards and other official documents
• Getting in touch with embassies and consulates
• Getting in touch with family members/locating them
• Assistance reporting lost objects
• Psychological assistance when necessary
• Tourist information
- Address: Edificio Torrejó, Plaza de Canalejas 1, 03501 Benidorm
- Telephone: 96 681 23 34 / 96 680 98 70
Guardia Civil
- Address: 2, Capitán Cortés street
- Telephone: 96 585 40 30 / 585 03 30
Firemen
- Address: Comunidad Europea Ave
- Telephone: 96 585 44 75 / 112
Medical Centres
Outpatients Department for Non-Residents
- Address: 69, Tomás Ortuño street. Tel. 96 687 89 00
- Address: 1, Juan Fuster Zaragoza ave. Tel: 96 586 60 46
- Address: 12, Venezuela street. Tel: 96 687 05 00
Outpatients Department for Residents
- Address: 11, Ametlla de Mar Ave. Tel: 96 680 20 16
- Address: 4, Benissa Ave. Tel: 96 687 04 00
- Address: 69, Tomás Ortuño street. Tel: 96 687 89 00
- Address: C/ Venezuela 12. Tel: 96 687 05 00
Specialists Centre:
- Telephone: 96 6870200
- Address: 5, Venezuela street.
Accidents & Emergencies:
- Address: 12, Venezuela street. Tel. 96 585 26 83
- Address: 1, Juan Fuster Zaragoza Ave. Tel. 96 586 60 46
Private Hospitals
Consulats:
Finland (Honorary Consul)
- Address: 37, Almendros Ave.
- Telephone: 96 586 69 42
Iceland (Honorary Consul)
- Address: Mediterráneo Ave. Casa de las Flores Building
- Telephone: 96 585 16 67 / 96 585 08 63 / 96 585 65 04
Norway
- Address: C/ Pal 8, Edificio Aurea
- Teléfono: 96 585 21 66
Netherlands
- Address: Road CV-70 (Benidorm-La Nucía) 12, Urbanización Caravana. 03530 La Nucía.
- Telephone: 96 687 59 32
Czech Republic
- Address: 15, Ibiza street
- Telephone: 96 585 38 24
Reino Unido (Alicante)
- Address: Rambla Méndez Núñez 28-30 Edificio Espacio (6th floor)
- Telephone: 96 521 60 22
