On the calle Purísima
observe the iron grilles on the white houses bedecked
with flowers - the town is reminiscent of Montilla and
Albaicín in Granada. The streets of the town
are mainly narrow and deserted, enabling a peaceful
walk through the most interesting places in the town
such as the Casa de la Cultura and the Lonja de Contratación
(exchange building)- Benissa's oldest building and the
Museum of Ethnography. The medieval centre of Benissa
is situated around the ancient prison, which today serves
as a Casal de la Joventut (Youth Centre). The municipal
district has not been re-developed on a large scale
and its 4 km coastline still offers small quiet beaches.
These include Fustera -a fine sandy beach with a range
of services -, the Cala Pinets and L' Advocat, which
combines rocks and sand. Finally, the Cala Baladrar
is a shingled beach. Marine excursions and water sports
such as diving and fishing can all be enjoyed on these
beaches. |