James O’Brien visits Benidorm 5 instances a yr and loves all the pieces about it however he lately tried Benalmadena as a substitute and it was a catastrophe
Vacationers soak up a view of the coast of Benidorm (Picture: JOSE JORDAN, AFP through Getty Pictures)
A British holidaymaker who “turned his again” on his cherished Benidorm to lastly pattern a unique vacation spot instantly regretted it – and pledged to stay loyal to what he is aware of greatest to any extent further.
James O’Brien, a self-employed funding dealer from Studying, makes the journey to the famend Spanish resort 5 instances a yr. However this month, the 39-year-old ventured to Benalmadena, one other Costa del Sol vacation spot, to find whether or not the grass was greener.
Nonetheless, he subsequently went viral on Fb after penning a submit declaring that “if it isn’t broke, do not repair it”.
He described his vacation as “boring” and all he might take into consideration all through his disappointing journey was “want we simply went Benidorm” and “think about if we was in Benidorm now”.
James outlined there was a scarcity of leisure, bars and ambiance and that the stroll alongside the “miserable wanting seaside” was made worse by being adjoining to a busy highway.
Concluding his amusing submit, he stated: “Sure it is January but when we have been in Benidorm no less than we’d have had loads of leisure, good walks, good seashores, lots to do/discover and will get a kebab at 3am. Simply confirms how a lot we love Benidorm and the way a lot it has to supply. We can’t be making this error once more!”
After his submit was shared throughout varied Benidorm pages, James had a fast chat with us about why he adores the Costa Blanca resort and why he felt compelled to make the submit.
He stated: “I felt I needed to write one thing as I turned my again on Benidorm for the primary time in years and it backfired on me.
Basic views of the nightlife on ‘The Strip’ in Benidorm (Picture: Sunday Mirror)
“I first visited Benidorm in 2015 and fell in love with the place. I’ve lived there and have been going again round 5 instances per yr ever since. I’ve been fortunate sufficient to have visited varied different locations through the years however Benidorm simply has one thing particular that I’ve by no means discovered wherever else, I simply really feel at house after I’m there.”
James remarked that the leisure was “unbelievable” all through each day and evening, persevering with all yr spherical. He described the locals as welcoming, with everybody merely eager to have a superb time.
Initially, he would go to solely for the strip, however with every return journey, he found simply how expansive Benidorm actually was.
He now dedicates time to exploring the Previous City, which seems like a “completely different world” in comparison with the strip, the place he admires the historic buildings while visiting wine bars and sampling tapas.
The seaside fanatic defined that past the Previous City lies the Poniente space, boasting two magnificent seashores, earlier than noting that the Rincon de Loix district supplies family-oriented leisure, lodging and eating institutions.
An aerial view of a bustling coastal metropolis with a dense assortment of high-rise buildings alongside a seaside (Picture: Getty)
He continued: “I might hold going, the place is big and has a lot to supply and caters for all completely different tastes and ages, you actually might have two or three completely different holidays in a single as there may be a lot to do and expertise.”
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The vacation spot James disliked, Benalmadena, sits roughly 5 hours from Benidorm on the outskirts of Malaga. The scenic seaside resort boasts theme parks, a marina, aquarium and quite a few pubs and nightlife venues.
But this evidently, in James’s view no less than, pales compared to Benidorm.
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