The nightlife on the Costa Blanca is legendary and with so much entertainment tailor-made for the British visitor, you can be sure to feel at home here. As the sun goes down the pace hots up with a wealth of bars, restaurants, discos and nightspots. Whatever your taste in food and fashion you'll find it here. Spanish tapas bars jostle with restaurants offering traditional English fish and chips and if you fancy a curry or a burger you won't have to look too far.

Music features heavily on the agenda and if a day tanning yourself on the beach has left you with plenty of energy you can burn it off on any one of dozens of dance floors. There's plenty going on without going too far afield but if you want a change of pace and scenery, there's lots to see nearby as well. Head away from the coast to discover olive and citrus groves, rugged mountain scenery and colourful hilltop villages - especially Guadalest with its dramatic Moorish fortress.

Benidorm continues to be a great choice for unpretentious fun and exuberance for all ages.