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Archaeologists find a very old rock-cut face at the Tossal de La Cala near Benidorm

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Tossal de La Cala was a Roman fortress or Castellum built by General Quinto Sertorio around the year 77 BC. During the Sertorian Wars, a civil war that lasted from 80 to 72 BC. fought on the Iberian Peninsula. The fortress was part of a chain of military enclaves on the coast that monitored trade by sea and protected the coast from enemy shipping. Picture courtesy of University of Alicante Excavations by archaeologists from the University of Alicante have unearthed a more than 2,000-year-old rock-cut Inscultura face composed of three artistic representations: a human face, a cornucopia, and a phallus. The rock carving measures 57 x 42 centimeters, but the researchers believe parts of the carving are incomplete, with the top right portion mostly missing. The intent of the carving is unknown, it may have been graffiti or had a ritual purpose. The addition of a phallus suggests that it may have served to provide protection, as the Romans believed that the phallus was the embodiment of a
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Benidorm is the European tourist destination with the highest risk of getting sick

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Forbes magazine has compiled a list of destinations where travelers have a higher risk of getting sick while on vacation. The Travel Bug Index was created based on an analysis of 2.4 million travel forum posts about the world's most popular destinations. Posts with keywords such as salmonella, gastroenteritis, e-coli, and food poisoning were considered. Picture by Harry Fabel At the global level, the list is led by Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic with a score of 90, but at the European level, a Spanish destination stands out, namely Benidorm. However, the magazine stressed that the risk is very low and it is definitely a safe destination. Benidorm is also a destination with a lot of tourists and many different hotels and restaurants, much more than other holiday destinations. The city on the Costa Blanca ranks first in the European continent but with a much lower index than that of the Dominican Republic. About 4.5% of the approximately 52,000 publications on the Alicante sit
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A rainbow of colors on the Levante beach

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Blue and white, with more or less intensity or with different colors, the new light decoration along the Paseo de Levante, the most famous promenade in Benidorm, can do it all. Picture courtesy of Vist Benidorm For example, the lighting of the somewhat romantic promenade along one of Spain's most beautiful beaches can be transformed into a themed atmosphere with associated colors such as Valentine, the many Spanish holidays, Christmas and New Year, and why not, a rainbow of colors during Benidorm Pride Week. Hopefully, the city will put it to good use and Benidorm will have another interesting novelty to offer to the many tourists who visit every year.
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Jaume Plensa's Silvia and María in Benidorm

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Two giant sculptures have recently been placed at El Castell, that's were the  Mirrador of Benidorm is. Silvia and María as the enormous seven-meter high sculptures by artist Jaume Plensa are called will remain on the Plaza Santa Ana until September 26, 2023. Due to their enormous size they will attract a lot of attention of tourists visiting the popular location. After September they will probably be erected elsewhere in the city. The sculptures were purchased by the Hortensia Herrero and Mercadona Foundation. Picture courtesy of Visit Benidorm Silvia and María arrived in Benidorm in the middle of the Easter week of 2023. In an instant, these two iconic heads have become the main attractions of the iconic square in the old center of what used to be a small fishing village. With this exhibition, the artist expresses his idea of femininity, with models representing slightly distorted faces of girls in cast iron. This initiative grew out of an earlier project in which he photographe
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Benidorm will be greener with dunes on the beaches

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The city of Benidorm has developed a new project called 'Green Benidorm 2024-2026' or Verde Benidorm for the sustainable development of the coastal town. The project aims to raise 7.5 million euros through “Planes de Sostenibilidad Turística 2023”. This amount would cover 100% of the funding for the 16 actions, which are grouped into four categories, Green and Sustainable Transition, Energy Efficiency, Digital Transition, and Competitiveness. The projects include the construction of vegetative dunes on the beaches to combat climate change and solar panels on several car parks. Picture By Visit Benidorm Mayor Toni Pérez announced that the new local plan is part of the municipality's strategy to participate in calls for outside funding. The project includes 16 actions for an even more sustainable and digital Benidorm, focusing on energy efficiency, climate change, and territory protection. The mayor stressed that Benidorm will only be the best destination to visit if it is t
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Benidorm Fest, the gayest thing in Benidorm during Winter

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Benidorm Fest 2023 is the second edition of the annual Benidorm Fest, a television song contest held in Benidorm, organised and broadcast by RTVE. The show will be held between 31 January and 4 February 2023. The winning song will represent Spain during Liverpool's 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The Benidorm Fest is probably the gayest event in Benidorm besides The Benidorm Pride Festival in September. Picture courtesy of RTVE Are you looking for a pre-Eurovision atmosphere and party? Welcome to always sunny Benidorm! The bars in the gay village will be pleased to amuse you. The Eurovision Song Contest and gays, a  unbreakable fabolous team. 
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The ancient history of Benidorm

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The city of Benidorm is located on the eastern coast of Spain, in the province of Alicante. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. But the city has a rich history that goes back thousands of years. Long before it was known as Benidorm, the area was inhabited by the Iberians, an ancient civilization that flourished in the region from the 7th to the 1st century BC. The Iberians built a number of small settlements along the coast, where they fished and traded with other nearby communities. In the 3rd century BC, the Romans arrived in the area and established a colony in what is now the city of Alicante. They built a road that connected their territory to other parts of the Roman Empire, and this road passed through the area that would later become Benidorm. The Romans also constructed a number of buildings, including a temple and a forum, in the area. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the area was ruled by the Moors for several centur
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