Benidorm, the iconic Spanish holiday resort

• Country: Spain
• Population: 67,558
• Official Language: Spanish, Valencian
• Nearby Cities: Alicante, Valencia

Benidorm has long been the place where Spanish locals go on holiday, having become the country's premier hotel resort way back in the 1950s. It's sometimes referred to as "Madrid by the sea", due to the constant influx of visitors from the capital. It has also become the de facto continental holiday destination for British travellers, thanks to the package holiday concept that the town pioneered. It's right on the Mediterranean coast, almost directly opposite Ibiza, so it serves as a stepping stone to the party island, too. Buy or sell Benidorm event tickets on StubHub and see it for yourself.

Benidorm, the perfect family holiday resort

In light of Benidorm's holiday resort status, you'll not be surprised to find that it has all the tourism amenities you could possibly imagine–and then some. What makes the city really pleasant is its tourism experience, one could argue that it's over the teen stage of being a Spanish party destination and become a more serene and comfortable place to visit, perfect for family holidays. This doesn't mean that you won't be able to find ways to let your hair down when you book Benidorm event tickets, however. The city still has plenty of nightclubs and cabaret bars and has become known for its indie music festival. In fact, Benidorm has a very proud popular music history, through the Benidorm International Song Festival, which is where Julio Iglesias first made his name. Sports fans can also catch cycling events, as major Spanish cycle tours have often passed through the town.

Varied entertainment in Benidorm

Benidorm has open-air venues as well as plenty of theatres and concert halls. The emphasis has always been on holiday entertainment, with fun for the whole family on offer around almost every corner. Parque de L´Aiguera is a wonderful complex of outdoor amphitheatres situated in a large park in the city. Check for what's on there when you book your Benidorm event tickets. Sala KM has always been a good place to start for more adult night-time entertainment, by turns a disco and live music venue. For lovers of a good old-fashioned dinner cabaret, Burlesque Benidorm Espectaculos is a must.

Rural Spain beckons

Benidorm is just down the road from one of Spain's most beautiful cities, Valencia, so take advantage of the location to visit. StubHub can guide you to all the best events there. Murcia isn't too far away either, and it will provide a nice dose of Spanish architectural history to counterbalance all the modern holiday activities. For more rural explorations, head over to Alicante. Of course, if late-night revelry is what you're after in a holiday on the Continent, Ibiza is just a short plane hop away.