BenidormLocated on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the province of Alicante, it boasts a privileged geographical location that has given it a unique microclimate. The surrounding mountains protect it from the winds that could disrupt its pleasant climate. Its wonderful beaches, with ideal temperatures, allow for year-round swimming.
Of the Alicante Airport To the city of Benidorm, there are only 50 km, with regular bus service right to the door of the Gran Hotel Bali, where all the activities of the Benidorm Tango Festival & The Marathon take place.
He Gran Hotel Bali Located between Poniente Beach and Cala de Finestrat, it is the quietest area of Benidorm, perfect for relaxing and sunbathing.
We have special packages available, including accommodation at this Grand Hotel, the highest in Europe, so you can make the most of your time and enjoy this magnificent Hug Festival to the fullest.
Half-board accommodation from €101 for 2 people with half-board.
Come and enjoy a few days of sun, beach, leisure, and gastronomy, to reconnect with friends and make new ones, and to share a few wonderful days filled with light and color, hugs, and lots of tango. We look forward to seeing you!
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
From Alicante Airport or Train Station There are several regular transport lines to Benidorm. There is a company, BENICONNECT, with direct service to the GRAN HOTEL BALI, where the Festival is held. Door-to-door service is the best option, with prices starting from €10 per trip. Choose the service. ECONOMY CONNECT SHUTTLETo use this transportation service, you must book well in advance. You can view the information and book at the following link:
https://www.beniconnect.com/es/transfer-shuttle-airport/
Benidorm, One of the most cosmopolitan cities located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, it 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, creating a bay with graceful profiles, faces south, where the silhouette of Benidorm Island appears, breaking the monotony of a generally calm sea, with a beautiful, clear blue color.
Along the other cardinal points, it is protected by several mountain ranges. Its particular geographical configuration means that these surrounding mountains protect it from the action of winds that could alter its pleasant climate. Therefore, the microclimate that is enjoyed, especially in spring, winter and autumn, is extremely mild, with temperatures noticeably higher than the rest of the coast and with sea water within limits that allow swimming at all times.
This privileged location has given it a special microclimate, making temperatures in Benidorm particularly pleasant throughout the year. Despite the low rainfall, it also boasts one of the highest percentages of sunny days in all of Spain.
Benidorm offers visitors a charming symphony of spectacular color, a healthy atmosphere, and temperatures that rival the most pleasant on the planet.
BENIDORM It has 3 clearly differentiated and totally different zones:
Benidorm of Levante: An area with a lot of nightlife, discos, pubs, cabarets and bars open 24 hours a day. 24 hours, also known as the 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.
Benidorm of the Center: This is where Benidorm's old town and the Castell area are located, with good shops and fine restaurants, where you can enjoy the best Mediterranean cuisine at very affordable prices. There are also pincho bars, where they serve a small glass of beer or wine, plus a tapa. for only 1 euro.
Benidorm of the West: The quietest and most residential area of Benidorm, where you can relax, take pleasant walks along the beach, and enjoy our events. This area is also known as THE COVE from 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 venue at the Gran Hotel Bali in Benidorm, the tallest hotel in Europe, to celebrate a Festival and a Marathon worthy of this height.
For milongas, we have a unique venue, the "Palacio de Cristal" Auditorium, located within the Gran Hotel Bali complex, with spectacular acoustics and surround sound that will transport you to the milongas of the golden age of tango.
For the workshops, we have other large, fully equipped rooms with good wooden floors.
To all the Milongues, who like closeness, sharing, feeling, and enjoying the hug... this is, without a doubt, your Festival & The Marathon.
