Benidorm Places of interest

El Mirador de la Punta del Canfali. In the big rock that divides the two beaches stood the fortress that served as defense against raids by Algerian and Berber pirates in centuries XIV, XV and XVI. Later the castle was abandoned, leaving at present only some remnants of the walls, which are lying on the rocks of the lookout, also known as the balcony of the Mediterranean.

Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana is located at the top of the old town, on top of the hill Canfali. It was built between 1740 and 1780 following the discovery of the Virgen del Suffrage, patron saint of Benidorm.

Festivals and Celebrations

Benidorm is a city where the festivities take on a special prominence. The Major Festivals Patron, in honor of the Virgen del Suffrage and Jaime Apostle San starting the day before the second Sunday of November and end on Wednesday next, 5 days in which the people of Benidorm pay tribute to its patron, the young and not so young sisters in the rocks makes this festive holiday the most important of all those held in Benidorm.

There are a number of clubs, all controlled by the Asociacion de Penas "Virgin of the Suffrage." The clubs come together to spend the holidays together in their local friends and participate in offerings, processions and more events being organized by the Committee on Major Festivals Patron. Tradition makes the rocks names taken mostly in Valencia with reference to typical phrases, or elements typical of Benidorm.

Besides the above festivals, held in Benidorm many more festivities throughout the year, which is a major attraction for those visiting this Mediterranean city. Fallas are held in March, Bonfires of San Juan in June and in October, Moors and Christians. It also has associations or clubs Cavalos holiday calls to celebrate other holidays such as the Dew, San Antonio, San Isidro, El Carmen, the feast of Castilla la Mancha, Asturias ...

One of the events that gave fame to Benidorm is the annual celebration since 1954, the International Song Festival of Benidorm, but the festival has fallen into decline and has received plenty of criticism for its constant changes (in the year 2005 was held in a closed block) and its continuity is more than doubtful (not held since 2006).

Torre Punta del Cavallois located on the Punta de les Caletas or Punta del Cavallo, the tower is also known as de les Caletas (Torre de les Caletas). This falls within the natural park of Sierra Frost.

Tossal of Cala. (Siglos III - I BC). Is a settlement of the Iberian late as part of the activity in the area of Benidorm as a point of commercial exchange and a wharf used since ancient times.