{"id":853,"date":"2015-04-27T19:58:04","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T19:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=853"},"modified":"2015-04-27T19:58:04","modified_gmt":"2015-04-27T19:58:04","slug":"things-to-do-in-benidorm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/things-to-do-in-benidorm\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Benidorm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Theme parks, fantastic shopping, and even a chocolate factory to explore;\u00a0there is much more to Benidorm than you might think. Here\u2019s our guide to some of the more unusual things to do in the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1)\u00a0Go theme park crazy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All of the family\u00a0will be in their element at the theme parks in Benidorm, with\u00a0not one but five theme parks to choose from. Amongst the best are\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.terramiticapark.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terra Mitica<\/a>, which has enough roller coasters to make your head spin, and Aqualandia, which has a whole range of water activities; from traditional slide, to rapids and multiple pools, to cool off in. Terra Natura is a perfect place for animal lovers; you&#8217;ll have fun exploring the\u00a079 acre animal theme park, which has lots of opportunity for kids to touch and feed the animals. The combined tickets are a good option if you want to try visiting both in one day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2)\u00a0Shop till you drop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Benidorm is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstchoice.co.uk\/holiday\/location\/all-inclusive-holidays\/Benidorm-000349\" target=\"_blank\">a fantastic holiday destination<\/a>, particularly for those who love\u00a0shopping;\u00a0with plenty of gift shops, clothes boutiques and unusual trinket emporiums situated around the old town. La Marina shopping centre over in Finestrat also offers air conditioned shopping, with many\u00a0department stores and even a cinema. A perfect activity for when the sun gets too much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3)\u00a0Go horse riding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rocky mountains and picturesque countryside outside Benidorm are ideal terrain for a spot of horse-riding. A number of tour operators provide treks for everyone from beginners and families, to the more advanced. It&#8217;s a\u00a0relaxing way to explore some of the lesser seen parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/15621607283_6748e98fce_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-854\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/15621607283_6748e98fce_b.jpg\" alt=\"15621607283_6748e98fce_b\" width=\"710\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/15621607283_6748e98fce_b.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/15621607283_6748e98fce_b-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4)\u00a0Sail on a Catamaran<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might spend a lot of your time in Benidorm in the sea, but a\u00a0Catamaran trip also gives you the opportunity to fly across the top of it! Not only will you get great views of Benidorm from the water, but most tours also give you the chance to swim and snorkel at some beautiful scenic stop off points. Food and drink is usually included, making this a great activity for families or couples wanting to get away for the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5)\u00a0Visit a chocolate factory<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most unusual excursions in Benidorm, this is nevertheless one of the best; especially for chocoholics. The Valor Chocolate Factory is in Villajoyosa, a few kilometres south of Benidorm. Take a tour around this 19<sup>th<\/sup> century country estate and learn about the art of chocolate making from one of Spain\u2019s oldest chocolatiers. You may not meet Willie Wonka, but you will get to try some exceptional chocolate.<\/p>\n<p>Benidorm may be a busy and bustling\u00a0resort, but with this much to do, boredom simply isn&#8217;t an option. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><em>Image by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8638\/15621607283_6748e98fce_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">elizede.com<\/a> used under the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Creative Commons license<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Theme parks, fantastic shopping, and even a chocolate factory to explore;\u00a0there is much more to Benidorm than you might think. Here\u2019s our guide to some of the more unusual things to do in the city. 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