Benidorm, is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the province of Alicante, it has a very privileged geographical location that has given it a special microclimate, the mountains that surround it protect it from the action of winds that could alter its pleasant climate. Its wonderful beaches with ideal temperatures allow bathing all year round.
Alicante Airport there is only 50 km to the city of Benidorm, with regular bus service to the door of the Gran Hotel Bali, where all the activities of the Benidorm Tango Festival & The Marathon take place.
The Grand Hotel Bali It is located between Playa de Poniente and Cala de Finestrat, it is the quietest area of Benidorm, to relax and sunbathe.
We have at your disposal some packages with special prices, which include accommodation in this Grand Hotel, which is the highest in Europe, so that you can take advantage of your time and enjoy this magnificent Hugs Festival to the fullest.
PACK Accommodation with half board from 120 EUR.
Come and enjoy a few days of the Sun, the Beach, Leisure, its Gastronomy, to meet up with friends and meet new ones, to share some endearing days full of Light and Color, Hugs and lots of Tango. We wait for you !!!
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
From Alicante Airport or Train Station, there are several regular transport lines to Benidorm, there is a BENICONNECT company with direct service to the GRAN HOTEL BALI where the Festival takes place, door-to-door service, it is the best option, with prices ranging from €10 each way. Choose the service ECONOMY CONNECT SHUTTLE.
To have this transport service, you must book in advance, you can see the information and reserve at the following link:
https://www.beniconnect.com/en/shuttle-airport-transfer/#economy-shuttle-connect
Benidorm, one of the most cosmopolitan cities located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, belongs to the province of Alicante, and is one of the most important and well-known tourist destinations in Spain and the entire Mediterranean, thanks to its beaches and nightlife.
Known as the "New York of the Mediterranean", Benidorm is the city with the most skyscrapers in Spain, and the city with the most skyscrapers per square meter in the world after New York.
The beautiful curve of its two beaches, building a bay with graceful profiles, faces south where the silhouette of the Island of Benidorm appears breaking the monotony of a generally calm sea, and of a beautiful, limpid blue color.
For the rest of the cardinal points there is the protection of several mountain chains, its particular geographical configuration means that these mountains that surround it protect it from the action of the winds that could alter its pleasant climate, thus the microclimate that is enjoy, especially in spring, winter and autumn, it is extremely benign, with temperatures noticeably higher than in the rest of the coast and with sea water within limits that allow bathing at all times.
This privileged location has given it a special microclimate, which makes the temperatures in Benidorm especially pleasant at all times of the year, and even with the low rate of rain, it adds one of the highest percentages of sunny days in all of Spain.
Benidorm offers visitors a charming symphony of spectacular colours, a healthy atmosphere and temperatures capable of competing with the most pleasant on the planet.
BENIDORM It has 3 clearly differentiated and totally different areas:
The Benidorm of Levante:
An area with a lot of nightlife, discos, pubs, cabarets and bars open every days, 24 hours, also known as L'OIX Corner "Rincón de L'OIX"
From the Gran Hotel Bali to Rincón de L'OIX there are 5.5 km. You can take this walk along the Poniente and Levante beaches.
The Benidorm of the Center:
Where the old town of Benidorm and the CASTELL area are located, with good shops and good restaurants, where you can taste the best Mediterranean cuisine, at very affordable prices. There are also pincho bars, where they serve a short beer or wine, plus a tapa for only 1 euro.
The Benidorm of the West:
The quietest and most residential area of Benidorm, where you can relax, take pleasant walks on the beach, and enjoy our events. This area is also known as "LA CALA" of Finestrat.
From the Gran Hotel Bali to the center of Benidorm there are 3.5 km. You can take this walk along Poniente beach.
BENIDORM TANGO FESTIVAL & THE MARATHON, have their main headquarters at the Gran Hotel Bali in Benidorm, the highest Hotel in Europe, to celebrate a Festival and a Marathon, worthy of this height.
For the Milongas, we have a unique Hall for the occasion, the "Palacio de Cristal" Auditorium, located within the Gran Hotel Bali complex, with spectacular acoustics and surround sound, which transports you to the milongas of the golden years of Tango. .
For the Workshops, we have other large rooms that are perfectly equipped and have good wooden floors.
To all the Milonguer@s, if you like sharing, feeling and enjoying the hug..., without a doubt, this is your Festival & The Marathon.