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You can tell that the countdown is on – not for Christmas but for the El Gordo lottery! I have never known such a gambling nation ... queues form outside lottery shops and kiosks daily in the lead-up to the day, especially on the Calle Gambo and another just off the walking street in the Old Town, both of which have sold winning tickets in the last few years.
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The reality of the financial crisis continues... yet another tour operator has gone into voluntary bankruptcy. "Dias Libres" a Spanish company - part of "Dias de Ocio S.A" leaves many hotels on the Costa Blanca with outstanding debts amounting to nearly 3 million euros.
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At long last, news which fans having been eagerly anticipating - the ITV Press Centre have today confirmed that Benidorm Series 7 will begin on Friday 2nd January at 9pm UK time – 10pm Spanish time.
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For those living in Spain a trip to see your doctor entails going to the Centro de Salud – the equivalent of a health or medical centre in the UK. Every town has at least one, depending on the official registered number of the residents on the padron. This is why it is so important to register if you do live here, whether it be permanently or just for part of the year. Funding for all services is allocated by Central Government per head of registered population, so if you are using any of them REGISTER at your Town Hall!
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It´s hard to believe that exactly one year ago this week – on 28th November 2013, the first symbolic stone was laid for the new Benidorm casino! I doubt that anyone believed for a minute that it would be ready and open 7 months later, especially with the reputation of Spanish builders and their lax attitude. But credit where its due, the casino was ready and officially opened on the last day of July.
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When choosing what airline to fly on the overriding factor is normally price, followed by departure times. I have just returned from a quick "Christmas shopping" trip to the UK – traveling from Alicante airport to London Gatwick on British Airways. Over the years I have used all the London carriers – Easyjet, Ryanair, Monarch, BMI (showing my age) and Thomson, but must say that BA wins hands down. It was pure chance that I checked, assuming that they would be far more expensive – but in fact they were substantially cheaper than Easyjet and Monarch when adding luggage and had more convenient flight times.
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A wealthy Russian businessman is looking for investors to support a dramatic and exciting project he is spearheading ... to build a cable car to La Cruz, or The Cross as most Brits know it! The 21 million euro project would see a cable station located at Punta Llisera – where the controversial Gemelos 28 twin towers are, and still remain.
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Get your trainers and lycra out, for this coming Sunday - 23rd November, Benidorm will be hosting its 31st annual Half Marathon. The well organised event attracts participants from around the world, including renowned marathon runners from Italy, Cuba and obviously Spain.
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If you were out partying in the late 50´s/early 60´s then you undoubtedly remember the hysteria surrounding the music of that era. Alongside groups such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Hollies another group made a big impact on the music industry – The Tremeloes and on Sunday 30th November you can relive the memories, as they will be performing here in Benidorm!
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Today was the main event of the party calendar for Brits in Benidorm – Fancy Dress Day, which always takes place the day after the official Benidorm fiesta ends. Police estimate that 30,000 attended the festivities - wow! The weather at the beginning of the week was rather unsettled, with rain on Tuesday, but this morning the sky was blue and the sun was shining down - much to everyone's relief.
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The Benidorm fiesta finally came to an end today - Wednesday, with a grand float parade through the streets of the Old Town. There were more than 50 floats taking part and each and every one was spectacular. In comparison to last years parade you could tell that financially things are definitely improving - the floats were a lot more extravagant and lavish with costumes to match.
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If you fancy a day out of Benidorm why not hop on the tram and head to Alicante. The newly electrified track makes it an easy and pain free way to get about – far easier than trying to drive then attempting to find a parking space, for which you´ll have to pay.
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As visitors approach Benidorm they cannot fail to notice the striking twin gold towers of the InTempo building which dominate the Benidorm skyline. Located on the Poniente side of the resort they even tower over the Gran Hotel Bali in La Cala– however, at night they disappear into the abyss!
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One of the most popular bars in Benidorm has to be Tiki Beach on the Levante front. Whenever you pass it is virtually always packed to the rafters, with people spilling out onto the road. Some people pass judgment on those having fun – but today I spoke to one lady who cannot speak highly enough of either Tiki Beach or the clientele! The lady in question is Marilyn Rogers – Social & Membership Secretary of the RBL Benidorm branch.
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