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Countries, Europe, Flying

Benidorm after the floods

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It is one of the challenges of a travel advisor to promote a destination at a time of disruption and tragedy, and so it is with the Valencia region, and in particular party favourite Benidorm after the floods.

Spaniards are, surprisingly to many visitors, accustomed to rains but not on this scale.

And we will leave it to others to pour over whether climate change is to blame.

And if it has contributed to the heatwaves across the world.

Party towns: Sun, sea and sand

But just as I wrestled with how to promote Miami after their hurricanes and countless other forces majeures.

Then so it is right and informative to flag up what we can look forward to coming up in this part of south-east Spain, and especially Benidorm after the floods.

Particularly as our embattled amigos dropped their plans for next year in our inbox.

With Benidorm prepping for a party year in 2025 all of which will be a treat for those who follow the TV series.

Music to the ears

Get down on it: And let yourself go

Now for those of us of a certain age our first introductions to Spain corresponded with party hit and Eurovision favourite Viva Espana hitting the charts.

And Benidorm gets right into the swing of 2025 with a Euro staple, playing host to the competition to pick Spain’s entry.

Live performances, concerts, and interactive fan activities make this week-long celebration from January 30-February 1 an unmissable experience for music enthusiasts.

The Benidorm Lowdown

Blow away the cobwebs: And get some R&R

The Low Festival is your summer sizzler with a line-up of national and international bands.

With three days of unforgettable performances.

And music fans partying to a dynamic mix of genres which draws thousands from around the world.

Fiestas and fancy dress

Fun and fiesta: And don’t push yourself

Pencil in the Fiestas de Benidorm, the heart of Benidorm’s cultural calendar, from November 8-12.

When the locals will throw parades, dances and street performances all in the name of city patron saints, the Virgin of Suffrage and Saint James.

While if it’s a fancy dress party you’re after then dig out your outfit for Benidorm’s Fancy Dress Party on November 13.

When it becomes the capital of costume parties for a day.

And nobody would dare rain on their parade.

Ryanair flies to nearby Alicante from £27.99. 

 

 



 
 
Countries, Europe, Sustainable Tourism

Get smart bikes and boats in Green Aveiro

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And because we know you, and our European travel commissars, love sustainability. Get smart bikes and boats in Green Aveiro.

Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal Centro, may be known best for its boats.

And its fishermen’s bawdy celebration of womenfolk on the side of their vessels.

But it’s got on its bike here to draw the attention of the European Commission.

Green for go

Wheel deal: Benidorm

And it has only been shortlisted for the Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism.

Along with Baltics beauts Jurmala and Liepāja (Latvia) and Panevéžys (Lithuania), Bulgaria’s brightest Sliven and Greece’s epic Nea Propontida.

And Spanish hotspot Benidorm.

To succeed the Italian city of Grosseto.

Now all of these presentations are being made to the powers that be and we wish them all well.

As we do the candidates for the European Capital of Smart Tourism…

Brussels, Genoa, Konya (Turkiye), Lahti (Finland), Lviv (Ukraine) and another Portuguese pearl Porto.   

All towns and regions which present a challenge to even the most travelled of us who visit.

The special one

Boat comes in: In Aveiro

The same, of course, could be said of Aveiro, until, of course, you come across super guide Jose Madomis.

With proud native of Portugal Centro Jose swearing that every major movement in the country’s history sprung from here.

He’s right about Aveiro too which we found out for ourselves while meandering through its canals, so it has a sustainable start on many of its rivals.

Colourful: Fishermen fun

Of course our Portuguese pals don’t rest of their laurels and their burghers have caught the attention of the European sustainable overseers.

With the European Commission bigging them up with these observations.

The city has launched the BUGA shared bicycle system, which offers a wider network and new models of bikes with GPS for use around the city.

And boast Portugal’s first fully electric ferry, electric moliceiros (boats), and electric buses, all helping to reduce the city’s CO2 emissions.

The future is green

Water way to go: Sustainable Aveiro

They also highlight the town’s waste management scheme, where residents can earn points for correct waste disposal.

Redeemable for discounts or an exchange of items they no longer need.

While as the first Portuguese Capital of Culture in 2024.

Aveiro has had a year-round cultural programme promoting its local heritage.

Ride stuff: The bike scheme

And it’s not just for this year either with a Municipal Climate Action Plan planned, with a direct target of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

In addition, the city is focused on monitoring air quality, providing real-time data on air quality and noise levels through an Urban Platform.

Now, not wanting to influence our European commissars but we’d advise them to get smart bikes and boats in Green Aveiro.