Are you one of the many who drink bottled water instead of tap water? In a recent report Spain is among the five largest per capita consumers of bottled water in the world, drinking about 5,000 million bottles per year - which equates to approximately 100 - 150 litres per person!But there are many conflicting reports and non have proved inconclusively the benefits of drinking bottled in preference to tap water
Benidorm Town Hall have joined the growing trend of other local beaches and granted permission to allow the installation of "chiringuitos" - temporary kiosks on the beach, much to the anger of local bar and restaurant owners.Yesterday, Gema Amor - Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Tourism confirmed that two permits had been granted - one will be on Mal Pas beach and the second has yet to be decided.
Benidorm Council has submitted a proposal to the Minister of Finance of the region, Juan Carlos Moragues an economic report to seek permission to overturn the ban on opening casinos within hotels. To date Government laws prohibit the opening of casinos within a hotel but do allow some gaming machines - with restrictions.The reports estimates that if the ban was lifted then it could generate
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Well filming of the sixth series of the hit ITV comedy "Benidorm" is on the home straight - with just 3 weeks left - last scheduled day is 27th June. The cast and crew have certainly bought some life and excitement to the resort, with groupies following the Primoti vans around! One of the thrills for many of the locals living here is the chance of becoming an extra, as was apparent when hundreds turned out for the auditions back in March.
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The sixth annual B.A.S.E jump Extreme World Championships are taking place at the Gran Hotel Bali in La Cala this weekend . It is certainly growing in popularity with hundreds of spectators assembled around the pool area - but unfortunately they have been temporarily suspended due to high winds.Yesterday was the Day 1 of the competition stage - with 20 jumpers participating.
Millions flock to Benidorm every year and enjoy a wonderfully relaxing break, making the most of what the resort has to offer.For the vast majority it is a wonderful carefree experience, but for a very small minority, who become a victim of crime - and in a foreign environment to boot it can be the exact opposite.Last week the new Foreign Tourist Assistance office "SATE" was opened in Benidorm.
British ex-pats turned out in force for the "Walk of Honour" yesterday afternoon along the seafront. The police have confirmed that 1200 turned out, which is incredible when you consider that it was all arranged by Mike Burgess, Head of Entertainment & Animacion at Camping Villamar in less than a week - showing the strength of feeling for the armed forces and respect following the murder of drummer Lee Rigby in London.
The UK press reports that motoring fines are to be increased for various traffic offences in the UK - one of the most notable being caught using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving .... which has in fact been banned since 2003 and became an endorsable offence in 2007. But will increasing the fine from sixty to one hundred pounds have any effect on drivers?
The DGT - Directorate General of Traffic, have drafted a plan of nine new traffic rules, of which I have listed seven, which has the consensus of 95% of the lower house and will be presented to Congress today - there is no definite date when these changes will come into force, but according to the Director it will be "immanent".Speed Limits: These will be modified dependant on the road type. The most controversial is the increase to
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The crowds on the pavement outside the Sol Pelicanos were already vying for a space this morning as the camera crew were just setting up. With the number of National Police present you could have easily mistaken it for a royal visit and in some ways it was - Hollywood Royalty, as Joan Collins was on set for her much anticipated appearance in Benidorm 6.
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After three years of planning, the Mayor of Benidorm, Agustin Navarro and Paula Sanchez de Leon, representing the Ministry of Interior singed the agreement to operate the new Foreign Tourist Assistance Service facility in Benidorm.The office is located on the first floor of the El Torrejo Tourist Information office in the Old Town - walk to the very end of Levante beach.
Benidorm has certainly become the party capital of Europe in recent years - and it is the number 1 location for Stag & Hen groups. It must be said that it does cater to all - from groups of youngsters to families which is evident from the number that return year after year. But not everyone is happy - local residents, affected by the noise coming from many of the bars are complaining to the Town Hall.
Well it´s nearly June and so long sunny days should virtually be guaranteed now ... or can they? So called British summers are generally very short lived and Bank Holidays usually have a habit of being wet. But yesterday, one town on the Costa Blanca decided to replicate a typical British Bank Holiday Monday weather wise!
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Yesterday I met up and had a chat with Simon Bird, Line Producer of the ITV hit comedy series "Benidorm" in the Pink House - the ground floor is the set for the reception of the Solana resort, but upstairs are the production offices. Simon has been heading up the production team since series 3 - when it changed to the hour long episodes.I wanted to know exactly what a "Line Producer" does...
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