ALICANTE or BENIDORM: The Ultimate Comparison

We visit Alicante on the east coast of Spain to check out what it has to offer.
Join us as we explore and try to figure out if Alicante is the new Benidorm.
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[@juneduffy4502]

Those trees look like Indian banyan trees - they grow in Mumbai … Lisa give Mark a kick for insulting you.. comparing your age to an 800 year old tree 😠- Your dresses are really flattering on you. You look gorgeous 😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

he got a kick lol

[@goodforthesoul3050]

Sorry but when I go abroad I’m going to get away from England; I’m not looking for an “English side”. I don’t understand why people to other countries if not to experience a different culture and different cuisine. I mean no disrespect when I say this. We are all different and I love you guys and your videos. X P.s. some really great drone footage Mark.

[@pamelaselway6669]

I agree with you. Why would anyone want to have home from home on holiday. Alicante is a British enclave. Not for me. I like little Spanish villages.

[@Shazzarazza848]

Sorry but what's your point!! At the end of the day this couple are amazing! All they're doing is giving their pov!!!!! And they do every culture be it (although they're in spain) they do Indian culture, Spanish culture, Chinese (especially Mark 😂😂😂) so as I said "what's your point!!???" Asking for a friend 🤷‍♀️

[@goodforthesoul3050]

@@Shazzarazza848 I agree they are amazing.

[@NorthernersonTour]

every one to there own as you say we can all enjoy holidays in our own desired way the vlogs just show a day in our life we have been in Europe near 3 month and experience a lot of the countries culture but something we decide not to vlog and have some us time xxxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@Shazzarazza848 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐕

[@georgieboy1958]

I absolutely love watching you two

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you

[@DavidMuir-es1dr]

We have lived 40 minutes south of alicante for 19 years and it is so underrated Lift to Castle only a hundred metres away across from beach Love your vlogs

[@NorthernersonTour]

so i belive lol 🤦‍♀️

[@andyg934]

Looks much much better than Benidorm!

[@user-nc6fv9nw8f]

Lovely video, I love Alicante and exploring, at the bars next to the beach you can have a glass of wine and bowl of crisps.The castle is fantastic with amazing views. Definitely a good long weekend trip.

[@NorthernersonTour]

it really is

[@stephenclynch55]

New to the Chanel but loving the content. Lovely down to earth couple. Wish we were travelling around Spain with you. Thanks for taking us with you 🙂.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you so much stephen

[@barbaradawson7472]

Love the dress ,lovely colour ,lovely fit

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you x

[@SusanPatricia.T]

There is a lift from the main road/prom at the bottom of the castle, you can drive up to the castle too from the road at the back, the lift is easy and cheap,

[@NorthernersonTour]

wish we had known that whilst there x

[@deborahswan1226]

We loved Alicante, wonderful fresh local produce, delicious local food, fresh fish dishes and plenty of salads thats why Mediterranean people have the healthiest diets, we really enjoyed ourselves.

[@Montykoby]

We did the coastal drive ,Alicante, Benidorm, Calpe and Denia ...beautiful drive and stops, fab video guys ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes we have now done all of there and they are all amazing places

[@malcelwell7209]

The first time I came across one of Those trees mark was north Tenerife Massive amazing thing 👍🇬🇧

[@NorthernersonTour]

absoulutly stunning xx

[@matthewharding-ew1ts]

You will be pleased to know it's chucking it down here in Skipton and has been most of the Bank holiday. Enjoy your weather!

[@000caro555]

Same here in Edinburgh. 🌧️💦💦💦🌧️

[@NorthernersonTour]

nope not please to hear that matthew but with it being bh in the uk im not suprised

[@timsarah9917]

There is a lift to the top of the castle guys xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

so others have said gutted we didn’t know

[@tinastock8540]

I like alicante, Mark you do make me laugh "looked at Lisa and said as old as you " 🤣🤣some people won't like that 🤣🤣my legs went like jelly when Mark got near the edge of the water I can just see him falling in🤣🤣great bargain Lisa with the dresses I will be driving this summer to fuengirola 3 weeks away from the UK 😎

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks tina he pushes his luck

[@lorrainewagstaff5953]

Hi you two lovely people. Ex Doncaster lass here living in Australia, that tree is an Australian Banyan tree commonly known here as a Moreton Bay Fig. Love your channel 😃

[@NorthernersonTour]

hi lorraine we have done doncaster xxxx

[@PaulDellow]

Beautiful city ❤

[@Beachgirl00213]

Definitely go up to the castle! I'm sure there is a lift up there. Walk along the beach and you'll see a tunnel across the road, walk down there!

[@NorthernersonTour]

gutted we missed this

[@TravelonlineWalk]

El Campello is my favorite

[@catherinejones6250]

Hi Lisa mark, I have been to alicante it is much more upmarket than Benidorm the people with the money go there. There is a lift so for up to the castle if you go from the sea front but then still a little walk obviously to get to the top but the views are lovely. Another great vlog thankyou ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

wish we had known that we would of gone up 🤦‍♀️

[@seanflewin9803]

Went from benidorm to alicante on the tram its a realy nice way to get around the coast. It was like going back to civilization compared to beny, those trees are lovely I wondered what they were called.

[@HermionefromAustralia001]

Nice to see you promoting us with your Aussie T-shirt Mark!! Loved your play in the mushroom! Thankyou for some great drone shots - really enjoy the different perspectives you show! Ta

[@NorthernersonTour]

aw thank you so much for your lovely comment xx

[@Whiskeygalore24]

Watching from Ireland, get the ferry to Rosslare, Wexford, work your way up, great beaches, come to Waterford city, Dunmore East, Tramore. You will enjoy yourselves.

[@goodforthesoul3050]

Lisa I love it when you mouth things at the camera!! So funny!

[@NorthernersonTour]

🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🥰

[@wendylincoln5454]

Love Alicante, we visited the market too, those ladies and their trolleys were lethal, needed steel toe capped shoes 😅 enjoy and thank you, love Spain through your eyes xx

[@user-bp9wq6ll4i]

The dress you are wearing is gorgeous Lisa. It looks expensive and I choked on my cocoa when you said it was 3 euros.

[@NorthernersonTour]

yup cheap as chips

[@user-bp9wq6ll4i]

My son is always cheeking me and he drives me nuts!

[@Dave64track]

Loved the video those trees with the roots on the top just look really strange. That tiled floor looks like it going up and down its very strange to look at it must feel strange to walk along. It's like a big optical illusion.

[@NorthernersonTour]

there beaut trees very interesting

[@000caro555]

Love it Lisa and Mark. Shame about the lack of Chinese restaurants Mark. Drone shots were brilliant. X safe travels x

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you yes he is wasting away 🤣

[@jackwatsonepic626]

Lol 🤣 I love watching you 2 That's what made me subscribe to use in the first place. The little quips of each other.😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you jack ❤️

[@NNC93]

Always looked at Alicante thinking do I go or do I not .. but watching this I think I am going to give 4 nights ago later in the year looks a great place for a long weekend 👍

[@DeborahMarshall2024]

There was a Chinese at the far end of the front don't know if it is still there. I stayed there a week about 7 years ago right in the centre. OMG was very noisy all night long it is a Benidorm for the Spanish, groups of young Spanish go there and just let rip as they are away from home. It was crazy. But is a nice town, nice beach. Love watching you guys, so funny, down to earth and very informative. Great editing and filming you really capture the vibe of the places.

[@NorthernersonTour]

awww thank you for your lovely message deborah xx

[@PAM-ud9lv]

What a lovely place. Think I liked it better than Benidorm. Lisa your new dresses are fab. Wow you can’t complain at the price. Cheeky mark with the tree. Wow you two get around. Thanks as always take care

[@pippaboyd88]

I thoroughly enjoyed alicante last year. Loved that beach. I have just booked a flight this morning for £23 to go in august. Going to be brave and try benidorm for the day this time

[@janetmccann6715]

Loved your video Alicante looks lovely thanks Lisa and mark for sharing ❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@chrisalston6872]

Well jealous, the colour of the pair of you! Enjoying this trip very much, well I enjoy all of your trips, sloppy snunges to little legs Chicco chops xx

[@Chris_Carini]

Alicante is wonderful. Do not tell anyone. 😀

[@NorthernersonTour]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@catherinenorman5354]

To the two of you 🤗🐾🐾🐕🐕🚐🚐🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

[@user-ks2lf1by8c]

Great vlog guys really enjoyed it alicante is really amazing we went last year ❤ Chris/ Jan

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks both xx

[@juliegardener]

Another brilliant watch ❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you

[@patriciaveitch238]

Great vlog abt Alicante . Somewhere to think abt ! Poor mark he’s fading away without a Chinese ! C u in next one xxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you lovely pat xxxx

[@ericwotherspoon7339]

Hi We come of the MSC ship last September and walk all over the Ailcante town Well between Ailcante and Benidorm , Ailcante is a quiet town with bar and restaurant Benidorm is a day and night life That the difference x Nice place Ailcante From Spoons couples 😊

[@user-yg2iw1mk8f]

Last time we were in Alicante we were groom a MSC cruise ship! Really loved Alicante

[@NorthernersonTour]

so lucky

[@grahampardner3241]

There’s a lift up the castle, just past the railway station across the road there’s a walk way in to a passage way which leads to a lift all maned up.

[@PaulioMaldinio]

You can get a breakfast in the Garden Cafe, Alicante. €7.50 Postiguet beach is awsome, Santa Barbra Castell, Casino..... whole place is amazing

[@RichardWilkinson-cw1lx]

We have really loved these shows especially in Spain. My Mrs also loves seeing Lisa’s bargains!

[@Valerie-js1cf]

We saw Rod Stewart in Alicante bullring last July. Standing right by the stage. What a fantastic evening it was.

[@hazelwade-oq2zc]

Very uplifting watch tonight - I chuckled from the start! Family member is in the process of buying a property in Busot not far from Alicante - must them about 'mushroom alley ' I'm sure their grandchildren would be fascinated.

[@NorthernersonTour]

we where fascinated lol

[@tonyp011]

Hi Lisa you are right as it is actually Alicant and I think it’s only us brits that calls it Alicanti but they do spell it as both but most European airports will say Alicant including some of the uk airports

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you mark thinks i’m wrong

[@johnconnick3796]

Thank you for the upload guys ❤

[@sylviahearn9645]

Hi, love watching your vlogs, I have travelled to most of the places you are doing now and have owned a bungalow in benidorm, a piece of land at Finestrat, kept the motorhome and travelled in that most winters, now living inland from mar Menor, and happy here, sorry my travelling days are over, but you are keeping the memories alive thank you. 😊

[@kathyhayden2499]

I really enjoy your vlogs thankyou❤

[@TiredMorgan]

Another cracking vlog Lisa, Mark and Chico (And Street Cat at the end). Love the content and candid videography.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you so so much ❤️🐕

[@VanTripsWhereNext]

Loving the dresses Lisa x

[@clareboylan6741]

I like Calpe, guadalest, and Altea.( Alicante) ☺️🙏🏻

[@NorthernersonTour]

yes we have costed all them lovely places

[@Deanthediver]

go to Guardama, its a great little town south of Alicante and there is a Chinese restaurant called Nan Kin, Mark will love it

[@BoadiceanRevenge]

Ah that was a lovely video! Alicante looks fab! Marks drone shots were brilliant! So was the picture of his backside sticking out of the kiddies mushroom and your face! Hahahaha! Safe travels. 😂👌🫡🙏🙋,👍🥡

[@NorthernersonTour]

nutter 🤦‍♀️🤣❤️

[@davidmiles4753]

Thoroughly enjoying watching your travels through Europe. Very entertaining. You make a great team and your facial expressions Lisa are undoubtedly some of the best. Funny. Don't know whether you have featured this before, but I would love to see Ostend in Belgium if it's not out of your way on your return to the Ferry from Calais ? (France) The train journey (Where you can hop on and of) from Ostend to Bruges goes through some lesser known and delightful towns where you could probably run parallel to with the Camper Van. Best Wishes to you both from here in Wilmington NC USA. (Now there's another option !!!!)

[@kathleenirvine8360]

Hi Lisa and Mark, there’s a lift to go up the Santa Barbara mountain 😊

[@GillPreston-rj7dk]

Great vlog guys. Mark you came close to Lisa thumping you a couple of times lol. ❤

[@JimmyCall]

In Australia the tress are called Moreton Bay Fig.

[@sueflitton3831]

Really liked the look of Alicante great vlog thanks x

[@philipgreen5224]

Well done guys that was a fantastic blog. Only wish I was there keep them coming. Take care Phil and Shaz Macclesfield.❤

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you both

[@teresapope99]

You trio make my day,proper makes me chuckle lol...I'd love to spend a day shopping with Lisa,I'm so hopeless at spotting a bargain lol..stay safe you lovely trio xx

[@user-ru3jh8om6s]

Hi both it's so much fun walking round with you.many years ago we were in Alicante and the wavie pavements made me a bit sickly.but a lovely place ,You got a bargain again with your dresses,and the tree was so big can't believe the roots . lovely harbour with the boats and the enormous ship.glad checco was ok once back at the van. castle looked great up.on the hill .we never got there to much for us at the time can't wait for the next blog xPR🐕🚍

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you so much for your lovely comment

[@Yvonneb_]

Looks better than Benidorm. Great video as always xx

[@carolewilson4895]

❤❤❤ always missing chico alicante nice still loving old benidorm lolx always

[@NorthernersonTour]

we lived them both xx

[@davidmillar4479]

You should include area of Guardamar round Eden Mar Hotel , El Gaby bar ,Guannay etc. sometime. Thanks for the videos.

[@gaynorprior9864]

Thank you for your vlog👍👍😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

your welcome

[@teresapope99]

Thanks

[@shanemoran8260]

Thank you guys for another fantastic video love all your videos much respect and appreciation for your channel thanks for everything you do love from Dublin ❤

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Hi Guys 😃 Great to see you!!!😅 My God Lisa!!!!!!! You have a REAL TALENT!!!! sniffing out bargains is definitely your forte!!!!!! Well done🎉 lovely dress 👗 👍 👏 😍 Have a great time in Alicante. We'll be right behind you👍🥰

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks sheila 🐕🐕❤️

[@sheilagarrido8204]

@@NorthernersonTour Thank you Lisa 😊 have a great time🥳🥳❤️❤️😘😘

[@davidwoodcock139]

The floor. You mentioned there a square in Lisbon cover with the same

[@NorthernersonTour]

very trippy

[@SusanPatricia.T]

I think there is a chinese on the main road near the roundabout with the fountains on at the end of the tiled promenade heading towards the castle. There are steps after that going up to the next level and a nice square outside one of the churches with a couple of bars that is nice and quiet and cheaper than in the centre bars

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Arrh the cat on the mat 😂. Excellent drone footage. 😎🤩xx

[@SusanTurner-yo9lf]

Really like the look of Alicante, those trees are something else! Mark as hilarious as ever but Lisa you got the knack for hunting out a bargain, another lovely dress and can't believe the price 😮

[@judymcgovern8454]

Lovely vlog, the done footage and accompanying music was beautiful. Safe travels on your journey back ❤

[@mikelucas7171]

Ny Dad lived near Alicante bloody lovely place with lots to do and see 👍

[@Rolexvangucci]

That tree Mark, if I talked to my Kath like that, she’d probably make me a cup of tea and spit in it, hahaha x great video again guys xxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏻love this kath is my kinda girl

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

A chinese above a nookie shop! lol Marky heaven lol! Simple Minds! blimmin ell my faves! fab vlog me lovelies! xxx

[@susannetoon2709]

Lovely walk around Alacante .Love being with you .Really beautiful place .

[@kenjones-ii4zx]

Hello both, we've just had to subscribe again as somehow we were unsubscribed, we love your adventures and hope to do some ourselves now I've retired, all the best , ken and sue. Penarth south Wales.

[@andylucas4031]

When i use to go all over the world i loved eating what the locals ate.Always loved Benidorm,another great vid. Your the best vanlifers on youtube .Poor Mark, least he found a chinese pandaThanks

[@kimberleyk1007]

Hola, I also lived for 3 years in Alicante city,, and El Campello and Playa Muchavista they are the next towns more expats tourists in El Campello good Chino restaurants there for €10 menu of the day and just 20mins from you towards Benidorm, Alicante city is very Spanish but very lovely beach and city, We moved from Barcelona to Alicante city and I thought it was like a smaller version of Barcelona 😊 enjoy xx

[@NorthernersonTour]

Thanks for sharing lovely information

[@dougie60892]

Great video, Mark needs more food😀, good drone footage.

[@Pugwash.]

We liked Alicante. I remember we walked around for quite a while before we found the lively street to eat.

[@susangreen9127]

Hi Lisa and Mark. I think your right about those trees, they are like the ones in Avatar. Alicante is really nice, even that pavement was different and nice. Lol Lisa love that remark about "scammers" loving mark. Am envious of your weather, we have nothing but rain ! Oh mark, your so funny.....athlete...... Think i prefer Alicante to benidorm. Enjoy, take care x

[@NorthernersonTour]

thanks susan ❤️❤️❤️🤣

[@SimplyMotorhoming]

Hi both another great Vlog, we were in Alicante in Feb this year, part of our winter tour, we found a great free park there, it was in Urbanova about 15 minutes outside of Alicante right on the beach if you are still around this area give it a try you wont be dissapointed 👍

[@user-xz2np9vu9b]

Great video again looks a nice place well done xx

[@LorraineJones-yp2dt]

Brilliant thanks guys lovely place. And Lisa love the dress again a bargain lol

[@tonyp011]

Lisa we know how you feel about that path when we first saw it and just before we started walking on it we thought the path was uneven as we had never been there before and we went their on what holiday reps call a blanket tour, it’s a very good optical illusion and makes your brain think not safe lol, oh and that Amelia hotel between the beach and harbour is where you will find quite a lot of flight crews on stop overs when they run out of flying hours or they’ve done the late night flights as well as holiday guests,

[@NorthernersonTour]

oh thanks for the information xx

[@LyndaTaylor-nm6ck]

There is a lift that will take you to the top of the castle then you can go back down in lift or walk down

[@mattwestby1169]

Thanks for that tour, Alicante looks really nice and its somewhere i would now consider visiting. I can't believe there is no Chinese restaurant's, how dare they disrespect Mark 😂😂😂

[@NorthernersonTour]

🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@iancliveedwards]

Very good video , Alicante certainly looks very nice . Must say Mark excellent drone footage . That electrical shop looked interesting 😉

[@michaelabrelsford5861]

Love your videos. Did you notice the lady in the same dress as you when you stopped at the crossroad in the busy area? The dress looks much better on you😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

i didn’t but thank. you

[@lynmcnorton9627]

I’ve got some photos of me standing next to that exact tree , Alicante is a lovely city enjoy it PS the castle is worth a look enjoy rest of your trip loving your videos, 🥰 pps tell Mark you have too dressed up a bit ie no shorts or jeans in any casino’s

[@NorthernersonTour]

he didn’t stand a chance getting in

[@maxinew4703]

You two are the best. x

[@NorthernersonTour]

aw maxine thank you so much for your support we will shout your name at the end of the next vlog xx

[@lindawest165]

Wow it's a lovely dress it suits you you look lovely 😊

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you

[@user-ob4xh4gs7r]

Thankyou for the brilliant Blog. Janet Kelly North Wales.

[@NorthernersonTour]

thank you janet xx

[@SusanMorrin]

You didn’t show us your second dress Lisa. You are fabulous by the way xx. Love your channel guys xxx

[@NorthernersonTour]

it’s in the next vlog susan as there is a part 2