Discovering Benidorm’s hidden history as a fishing village
For most people arriving in Benidorm today, the first impression is unmistakable: tall skyscrapers, large beaches, busy nightlife, and a skyline that looks more like a modern city than a traditional Mediterranean town. It’s easy to assume that Benidorm has always been this way. But long before the high-rise hotels and international tourism arrived, Benidorm […]
What is the Tower of Caletes in Benidorm?
If you’ve walked along Levante Beach toward the Serra Gelada Natural Park, you may have noticed a solitary stone tower standing on the rocky coastline. It looks modest compared to Benidorm’s skyscrapers, but historically it tells a far older story. The Tower of Caletes (Torre de les Caletes) is one of the few remaining coastal […]