Winter Sun in Benidorm - All Inclusive

Description
Escape the British winter for an extended stay in the sun on a no-fly 29-day Winter Sun holiday. Imagine almost a month in temperate Spain with the gentle waters of the Mediterranean on your doorstep and clear skies overhead. Our included excursions take in the unspoilt beaches and charming towns of Spain's beautiful 'White Coast'; from the ancient, winding streets of Valencia, home of paella, to the thriving harbour town of Alicante. We also travel to the charming towns of Murcia, renowned for its stunning cathedral, as well as Denia and Javea. In addition, we venture inland to Guadalest for a half-day excursion high in the mountains and enjoy some time browsing the stalls at the famous local market in Altea.Itinerary
ItinerarynnDay 1 Join the coach at your chosen pickup point and travel to Dover for the ferry crossing to France. We head south towards central France and arrive at our overnight hotel in the evening.nnDay 2We spend the day travelling through France before heading over the border into Northern Spain. We continue south to the Costa Brava region for our second overnight stay.nnDay 3 The last section of our coach journey takes us further south to Costa Blanca, where we can check into our hotel.nnDays 4 - 26Relax at your chosen hotel or join the included excursions.nnDay 27We check out of our hotel, board the coach and head north to the Costa Brava region for our overnight stay.nnDay 28 We continue north towards central France and our overnight hotel.nnDay 29The final stretch of our journey brings us back to Calais, where we board the ferry for our crossing home.nnIncluded ExcursionsnnValencia (full day) The charming city of Valencia is the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. It has a picturesque Old Quarter with a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lined with medieval buildings and towers that were once part of the ancient wall that surrounded the old city. There are also city beaches with tree-lined promenades, scenic gardens and an attractive cathedral, all of which make Valencia one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.nnAlicante & Elche (full day) The major landmark of the thriving harbour town of Alicante is the medieval Castle of Santa Barbara, which stands on the top of Mount Benacantil, offering fabulous views of the city. Other attractions include the Esplanada de España, a palm-tree-lined promenade paved with wavy marble floor tiles, and the Gravina Palace, located in the Old Town. The marina is a popular hotspot full of restaurants, cafés and a shopping centre and is the perfect place to admire the luxury yachts moored here.Our next stop is Elche, well-known for its beautiful palm trees (the largest palm tree in Europe is cultivated here) and shoemaking tradition. Considered to be one of the most important cities in the Province, Elche is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sights. Explore at your leisure some of the many highlights, such as the Basilica de Santa Maria and the famous 'Huerto del Cura' - where you will find the great imperial palm and more than 2,000 species of flora and fauna.nnJavea & Denia (full day) Sheltered between two rocky headlands, the seaside town of Javea still has the charm of the ancient fishing village it once was. The fishing harbour is situated next to an attractive marina while its historic quarter is full of beautiful architecture and monuments such as the church of San Bartolomé. The town also boasts a wide sandy beach flanked by a promenade of shops, bars and restaurants.Next, we visit Denia, a coastal town, home to a castle located on a rocky crag overlooking the city, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Denia also has a large port and marina with plenty of bars, cafés and restaurants lining its waterfront.nnMurcia (full day) Handsome Murcia is home to an impressive cathedral and several beautiful historic buildings with colourful plazas nestling in between its narrow streets. The city is divided by the Segura River, spanned with bridges of different styles; the oldest being Puente de los Peligros, an 18th-century stone bridge.nnGuadalest (half day) We venture inland for a half-day excursion to the picturesque village of Guadalest, perched on top of a rock high in the mountains. With fabulous views across the valley, the village also has numerous museums and craft shops where you can stock up on souvenirs while its castle can only be accessed through a tunnel carved through the rock.nnAltea Market (half day) We travel to the city of Altea for a half-day excursion to browse the many wares on display at the famous local market. This fixture of the city takes place every week and offers a wide range of great quality products at bargain prices, from leather goods, clothing and jewellery to fresh food, sweet treats and colourful flowers, all sold by local stallholders.nnVillajoyosa (half day)For this half-day excursion, we visit the colourful coastal town of Villajoyosa, known to the locals as La Vila. This pretty town is famous for the many brightly coloured homes on the palm-tree-lined promenade and for chocolate! Visit the Valor Chocolate Museum to learn the history of local chocolate-making and see how it is made. Don't forget to visit their in-house shop for some free samples or purchases.

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- Return coach travel & ferry crossings- First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)- Additional overnight stay on outward & return journey on a half-board basis on the Costa Brava- 24 nights all-inclusive at your chosen Benidorm hotel- Hotel activities & entertainment- Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner- Selected local brand alcohol, soft drinks, tea & coffee (10am-11pm)- Excursions to Valencia, Alicante, Elche, Javea, Denia, Murcia, Guadalest, Altea Market & Villajoyosa- Services of a resort representative on selected days

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- 24 nights all-inclusive at your chosen Benidorm hotel- Additional overnight stay on outward & return journey on a half-board basis on the Costa Brava- Excursions to Valencia, Alicante, Elche, Javea, Denia, Murcia, Guadalest, Altea Market & Villajoyosa

JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.Selected Hotel
Hotel Port Fiesta Park, Benidorm(JG3 rating)Located just a few minutes' walk from the golden sands and tall palm trees of Poniente Beach, this 338-room hotel is within walking distance of the Old Town restaurants and bars.The Port Fiesta Hotels offers comfortable and modern en-suite rooms with TV, safe, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi as standard. The hotel features a buffet restaurant offering a wide selection of food and themed days, bar, lounge with dance floor, gym, shop and large outdoor pool accompanied by the pool bar. The hotel also has an indoor rooftop swimming pool.nnHotel Port Vista Oro, Benidorm (JG3 rating)Located in Benidorm's Old Town, the Port Visto Oro is conveniently placed for our long-stay break, giving guests the best of both worlds. Close to restaurants and bars as well as being only 350 metres from one of the best-known beaches in Europe - Levante Beach. This friendly and relaxed hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms with TV, hair dryer, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.Hotel facilities include a modern pool area and snack bar, buffet restaurant and local Spanish entertainment in the evenings.