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Benidorm is a Valencian coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. According to the 2004 census, Benidorm has a permanent population of 64,956 inhabitants, ranking as the fifth most populous town in the Alicante province, although the population exceeds half a million in the summer, since it is one of the most important holiday resorts in Spain. It has an area of 38.5 km² and a population density of 1,593.56 inhab/km².

Benidorm is particularly popular with working class British tourists. Originally due to the package holiday explosion its popularity continues thanks to the year round night-life centred around the central concentration of bars and clubs. It's the large number of free cabaret acts that start around 9pm and continue into the early hours that set Benidorm apart from other similar resorts.

Until the tourist industry began in the 1960s, Benidorm was a small village. Today it stands out for its hotel industry, beaches and skyscrapers, which were built as a result of its tourist-oriented economy. Benidorm has three major beaches: Levante, Poniente and Mal Pas; all of them have a blue flag, the maximum quality standard recognised by the European Union. Previously the tallest building in Spain, the Gran Hotel Bali is a 4-star hotel standing 186 metres high, is located in this city.

Make: Fujifim FinePix S5600
Aperture: f/8.0
Shutter Speed: 1/320
Flash: Did not fire, compulsory mode
Focal lenght: 6.3mm
Mettering mode: Pattern
WB: Auto

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  • Copyright: Miguel Valente (Miguel_Valente) (37)
  • Genre: People
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2007-08-22
  • Categories: Daily Life
  • Camera: FinePix S5600
  • Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
  • Details: Tripod: Yes
  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2007-09-27 11:23
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