Beginners guide to Benidorm

[@michaelchartres]

A good, honest video, brought back some memories of the one and only time we have visited. Stayed in the Asia Gardens Hotel but enjoyed downtown too. Well done. Michael (78 years old and still enjoys the fun)

[@WelshWilks]

Great video Asa. You should do another video of the restaurants further down and the old town. People miss out on so much of Benidorm by not exploring further than the Strip.

[@bazzoman510]

Never knew to avoid the smaller supermarkets, good advice.

[@willbee6785]

Just to say, Benidorm tv show has been a favourite of our family since it started & still is. We also have the DVD’s.

[@buzzinsmaug664]

Hi As a thanks so much for the info in your post !!! We have booked to stay in The Solana at the end of June so you using that as a right and then left your was brilliant !!! Thanks again and slave UKRAINE FROM LIVERPOOL YNWA 🇧🇧🌻🇬🇧

[@dougiemontana4815]

Love the way you call it the “beginners guide” ....because we all know first timers come back for more.

[@keithbeswick4822]

I didn`t. One holiday in that concrete crap hole was more than enough for me. I`ll stick to going to the real Spain Thanks very much

[@dannygeebee]

Same I was there when I was 19 on the piss! It’s a dumb and full of brits! My worse nightmare

[@jamiedavidwalterramsay5927]

Asa miss you're voice bro, I think 🤔 we need to get a petition to re-start the show. Seeing you guys each week helped so much in my fight against Mental health. Plus you sang much better than Sean Foster Connelly just as good as Danny Tetley. Asa youre a true natural star and deserve to be on X Factor. #staysafe

[@TheWrightTimes]

Thanks Asa. I've been to Benidorm a couple of times and love the place like you say you never know what you are going to see that but I found this video very interesting and some really good advice from somebody who lives in Benidorm. I hope this video helps people who want to go to Benidorm for a holiday I did a few videos myself when I was there and people seem to find them very handy

[@iantully8333]

FANFANFANTASTIC you just done every i went but never videoed it THANK YOU ian T

[@ianmorgan-smith7860]

'The old town is a completely different side of Benidorm' .. it's full of fantastic gay bars, traditional spanish bars, cafes, restaraunts , no hen or stag parties. In other words it's a huge part of Benidorm.

[@sexyslagshehe8502]

Omg I was on holiday in Benidorm whilst you were filming this lol xxx

[@Dead_in__side__]

If anyone is going to Benidorm I’d recommend the Flaming oasis hotel. It absolutely gorgeous!

[@maddisonhall07]

What about the sol pelicans

[@maddisonhall07]

Is it a good hotel to

[@jojostrips]

@@maddisonhall07 yes that’s where they filmed benidorm

[@danielramer2169]

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[@TheTonylast]

Thank you so much for all the information you have given, it is a very good insight to the proper Benidorm.

[@jamesmooney6091]

Good thing I’ve seen this then as me and my friend are going to Benidorm for the first time this year

[@ryanroberts2863]

Have fun

[@tfzleeds]

Great video. Back again in November and then again in March. Its a resort of so many variables parts of the old town are very traditional and show the towns fishing post roots. New town still has plenty of variety and some of the best 'free' (ok you'll pay a bit for a drink) entertainment. The prom and beach are in my opinion unrivalled.

[@danielpearce482]

Can’t wait to go to benidorm when this is all over! Massive fan Asa!

[@andypeterson3070]

Me too. As soon as we get the all clear I'm getting over there asap. Give me The Dorm!!!!

[@Courtneyburns90]

Me too! Booked for November for fiesta!

[@Courtneyburns90]

Oh dreamy. For the last 10 years I have been going to Benidorm in average twice a year including for my 30th, my hen, my mums hen, my best friends hen and my honeymoon. I even plan to retire to Benidorm! So it means a lot to me And my God I have missed it during Covid, so finding myself watching all your videos and the TV show and getting butterflies 😂 Fingers crossed everything is back to normal in November when I'm due back for fiesta 😊 xx

[@Tristan-ni8wz]

So many beautiful parts of Spain but you pick Benidorm 😂…a scar on the face of Spain

[@Courtneyburns90]

@@Tristan-ni8wz it's a home away from home that's why I like it. When I go away I like entertainment and karaoke and performers and nowhere in Spain beats it and I have been to almost all the tourist towns in Spain and the islands. If I want something more traditional Spanish there is always down at Finestrat and poniente beach or villajoysa etc.

[@billybigballs196]

@@Tristan-ni8wz that's your opinion kid

[@CraaigMaac94]

You were brilliant in the tv show pal 👍

[@turbogigwoof2321]

Decent,to the point video. Nice one Asa, glad to see your looking well.

[@meltonthegamer]

I didn't know about the indoor market, but all those bars and that area I prefer to avoid. My favourite parts of a Benidorm holiday didn't get a mention. Benidorm Island, boat trips, the old town, Albir and Altea, which are beautiful, Benidorm Palace, the beaches, Aqualandia, Terra Mitica. Benidorm has a reputation of being tacky, but there's a lot of places to go and things to see which are definitely not tacky. Just avoid that area in the video, unless you're after pubs and loud music 😃

[@Courtneyburns90]

I love all the areas you mentioned but cabaret and karaoke bars are my kryptonite and why I goes to Benidorm twice a year rather than exploring anywhere else. (Usually stay in the new town in Spring because after winter I just need a pool and few drinks and old town in Autumn as it's my wedding anniversary and we recreate our honeymoon when we went to Benidorm) xx

[@meltonthegamer]

@@Courtneyburns90 It'll be great to get back to Benidorm!!! 😁

[@Courtneyburns90]

@@meltonthegamer won't it just! Due back in November for fiesta so fingers crossed 🤞

[@firstmotorhome8024]

Nice one . We are taking the ferry to Santander and then driving down to Benidorm. Thanks for the hints and tips 👍🏻

[@barryoneill1703]

You’ve inspired me, I must go, never been to Spain before.

[@Jack-hy1zq]

you won't find Spain here. no way no how.

[@christophercranmer5668]

Do Spain by all means but avoid benidorm it's not nice ..🤮

[@franckkessie7965]

Go Valencia mate that's Spain this dump isn't same with Marmaris Turkey it in no way shape or form reflects the real Turkey

[@YonaMcCrum]

We are going yo move to Benidorm this October! Around the area of bus station. I will upload my update😃Looking forward to it

[@fortune2006]

Cool im going there in October as well can't wait need a holiday lol

[@Ld-zx9xh]

I’m going in October too!

[@fitch2001]

I'm going in October

[@Richard.Pompey]

Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@linseyblue8913]

I just randomly found this channel! I’m a huge fan of the show and my cousin was on it for a couple of seasons. KZbin must know I’ve been binge watching the show lately to suggest your channel but I’m glad it did

[@johnwatson1076]

Linsey Blue who is ur cousin

[@arcticozzy792]

My mate and his dad are there at the moment, and I’m definitely going to try and get over there this year I’m 30 and have never been!

[@7omm]

nice one Asa, i am currently working in the UK but i am looking to buy property in Benidorm, first time i have seen one your videos but i have immediatley subscribed to your channel, keep it up dude, who know one day i could come over for a Grand tour (only been twice and i know there is loads i have not seen)

[@AP-le6rf]

u wa the best singer tbh

[@Ashbash5555]

Was in Benidorm in August was absolutely stunning

[@grahamd4764]

Yea right . Benidorm is a shithole.

[@franckkessie7965]

Behaviour now 😂😂😂👏👏

[@lesleycorbett1149]

Nice to c the video

[@kevinmilner8518blueagle]

Great video, going for second trip in October and memories are coming back from the last time. Thanks

[@kevinmilner8518blueagle]

Stephen Norman 2nd time went 2 years ago with guys from work and didn’t know if I would like it but it was amazing. So this is a place we are going every other year as we love Amsterdam too. Can’t wait for this year 24 October roll on...

[@adamholden1491]

@@kevinmilner8518blueagle Will be going back 24 May next year it really is the best resort I have ever visited

[@marmartinez7273]

Benidorm is amazing has everything to do the BEST holidays

[@jordanmelville8140]

Great place, was there in February back on the 23rd Sep then back in November. Place is brilliant.

[@markgriffiths6476]

Great video. Great help and advice :)

[@sarahpollard4715]

Going to benidorm tomorrow for the first time never been abroad before lol

[@cesar.berlincesar.berlin9097]

Dear Ms Pollard, please do bring your darling daughter Victoria with. Vicky Pollard and Benidorm just deserve each other.

[@bigmike2398]

what did you think of Beni?

[@nicnak4475]

We love Benidorm off season cheap flights and good value , been many times and just booked again , this time Sandos Monaco Suites , nice to compare different hotels , thanks for uploading Asa .

[@Ghosts-of-York]

nice an tacky then for yas

[@franckkessie7965]

Obviously never bin anywhere nice then 🙄 scruffy old triple friend English brekkers n lager like cat piss lol feel for ya already 🤣😂👏👏

[@marcoferrari1995]

Have friends in San Juan near Alicante which is a beautiful part of the Costa Blanca , I thought I’d have a drive to Benidorm and honestly I couldn’t wait to leave the place and never thought my car could accelerate so fast! . The place is the ass end of hell with a variety of football top wearing dickheads , overweight loud drunk morons causing most Spanish locals to just laugh and take pity on the Brits that visit this place all year round. Go to Spain learn the language and go and explore the country and stay away from Benidorm , if you want to get pissed and be an embarrassment just do it at home and save face abroad!!! Good video though , well done .

[@dannymcmince]

I totally agree!

[@dominicchurcher9978]

Gosh I didn't know that Benidorm was that trashy! Thanks for the heads up, I will look elsewhere for my winter sun. 👍

[@cfvalencia2394]

But this is only a small part of beni. And learn spanish? In benidorm you will hear every languages of spain. Basque, galician, catalan and castillian.

[@alanceedeejay]

Ok here's what is wrong with Benidorm, an amazing singer like you with a small crowd and yet places with awful entertainment are packed. We loved your show in the palladium and wish you every success, if you don't become a massive star then something is wrong.

[@magpiedaft]

been loads of times always stop at the hotel marina ... nice and clean , decent food , in the heart of everything yet on a nightime despite been really close to the square is surprisingly quiet for its location

[@unknownstuntman4166]

Those ATM machines are the biggest rip off ever. Avoid like the plague

[@andrewfieldson5924]

Been here almost 2 weeks now and still haven’t been to the indoor market. Didn’t realise it was that big. Guess we are going today.

[@nosherz]

Seeing this i'd sooner visit the outer hebrides in the dead of winter, or catch terminal pneumonia.

[@jasondixon8976]

Bet you’re a right laugh

[@margaretdrew6093]

The bar where they film the Benidorm . Gets some brilliant acts .

[@19bootsy68]

Bloody hell was that the Riudor hotel one the left like 5:15... I was there in 1988 on a lads holiday....which turned out to be my last ever holiday to Benidorm. I remember there was a night time security guard who wore them pilot sunglasses at night and suddenly appear from the dark if anyone was near the pool late at night...very creepy. And that Talk Of The Coast... Did it used to be called Talk Of The Town back in the late 1980s?.... I also remember Sticky Vicky and Top Of The Pops bar....the water park....and Elvis with his "88" comeback special at the Benidorm Palace....fun memories.

[@chandlerbingbong]

I'm looking for travel tips as my first ever trip to Benidorm is next week, and we'll be staying at the Solana. How spooky is that!

[@thetoad7367]

chandler bing bong ohhhh that’s very spooky is that. I’d be careful if I was you.

[@evenkringsj]

Ive lived 10 min outside benidorm for 7 years now and never knew there was a indoor market, okay hahaa.

[@keithhodkinson8386]

If you wanted to do a video of the most down-market areas of Benidorm, you have succeeded.

[@kateM52]

It doesn't look very nice at all

[@billybigballs196]

​@@kateM52you really have a hate boner for Benidorm dont you 😂 what's up did the red lion knock you back for their sex show?? 😂

[@chrisfacey1236]

Good video. Hits all the hot spots. Would like you to post a few more of these type of videos ☺

[@zabzab1231]

There is a whole lot more to Benidorm that what you see on video.

[@cfvalencia2394]

Agree 100%

[@World-Superbike]

Hello Sir! May i ask a question please: 1: do you remember a pub in the pedestrian area called " Wishing Well british Pub " ? My aunt and uncle owned that place many years ago. If so, do you have any video?

[@HelenDoyle-jo2fg]

I was in the marina hotel beautiful hotel

[@davidhargreaves3586]

I ❤️ Benidorm and I always try to catch your show. Your a great singer and good night out.

[@johnknight1941]

Great video

[@paulwaters1645]

Stayed at the marina hotel this yeah with the missus and the kids excellent place

[@rosco2468]

I’m going 2 sol pelicanos in October

[@proLEGENDluke9]

Same here

[@mrblueeyes7889]

Thanks

[@craiglydon8840]

Top pubs had good laugh plenty 🍺🍺👍👍

[@bigjAudits]

Hi As a will Benidorm be up and running by end of may, Cheers gait video thanks John England.😎😎😎😎

[@iborra9730]

Iros al rincón de Loix

[@maggiewalker8870]

Good to know hope people take note don’t get ripped off x

[@stanogden6254]

Beirut in December would be preferable

[@franckkessie7965]

This comment is golden 🤣🤣👏👏

[@MrJohnnypay]

thanks for showing,is there any chinese rest in this street?

[@jjasonukful]

Thanks for the video

[@doctorelectric470]

Hi Asa, good video, this is the first time I've seen your channel, I'm going to Benidorm in summer 2021, don't take offence but in the TV programme you come across as a pretty boy and smarmy git but on this youtube video it shows that you're actually a nice easy going fella, maybe I'll look you up when I'm there and come see your show? Keep up the good content, Dean.

[@andywright3450]

Great video matey thanku for that

[@jolty9540]

Loved you on Benidorm mate. Those ATMs are the devil, I've lived between Cyprus and the UK a lot of my life and they randomly started popping up during Summer 2019 in Cyprus too, they are terrible do NOT use them they are a rip off. You can usually find local banks that will let you take cash out for free even with a UK or International bank account

[@gillianoconnell1]

Great video - looking forward to seeing you when I am there in September!

[@coreyhoward7723]

Would you say the indoor market is the best place to change your money and is it best to change your money in your hotels?

[@AsaElliott]

There’s lots of places to change money for the best rate but the indoor market is an easy place to navigate to. Don’t change your money in hotels, they always give a terrible rate.

[@keithwatkins2591]

I would like to see some hotels 15 minutes walk away, and prices of food plz

[@adamholden1491]

Do the streets especially new town ever get cleaned/jetwashed much nowadays as I was over there beginning of June noticed myself a lot of litter in parts. Hope it gets spruced up when I go back in May next year for 11 nights.

[@maddisonhall07]

The fish cleaning your feet just go to kenneth du beck salon in the solana 😂

[@vincentcallaghan2295]

Is the grand hotel bali near that hotel

[@daviel6595]

Sir Booked for may Is there cannabis clubs in Benidorm 🌱 thank you 🙏

[@slimbuoyjoe5238]

Where is the best tapas? The tapas alley looks bang average?😬

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

Can you recommend a place for my friends late 50s for somewhere to stay not to noisy though just for a long weekend not far from the shops and bars though like walking distance but not to far pls somewhere nice and cheap cause they will eat out ??

[@arranmelaugh5606]

It’s that singer from Neptune’s 😂

[@chriselliott2112]

Who are the must-see acts in Benidorm?

[@alanceedeejay]

Asa Elliot is a must see act!!

[@chriselliott2112]

@@alanceedeejay Asa Elliott

[@chriselliott2112]

Alan Coo

[@johnaustin1825]

Can you hire mobility scooters there? I was there in the 60' before all the building

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Sorry but I will never understand why people would go on holiday here, when Alicante and Valencia are so beautiful.

[@beckyblain5016]

It’s one of the best places to go I’ve been going since I was born

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Becky’s Birds That makes me wonder how many other places you've been to. It looks like Blackpool (that is, grim).

[@beckyblain5016]

G I’ve been to America, Greece, turkey, Tenerife and loads more I don’t get why people find it so bad it’s a great place

[@user-st6ui7oy1p]

Becky’s Birds So tourist resorts full of Brits. Cool, I understand now.

[@tonyp011]

you should make a Benidorm video on street peddlers that give you a scratch card free of charge then they scratch the card for you and tell you that you've won a major prize and then they take you to their office down a side street, where the door is locked and they ask you for money and bank details and passport and they also ask you what hotel your staying in and ask you for your name and room number and they also ask for your home address and phone numbers, as they claim you won an all expenses paid holiday, as we had that tried on us back in 2007 and had this done to us and taken back to their office against our will as we was on our way up to Mundomar, and we ended up not going as it took us ages to get away, we even tried getting away from them by walking through a shop and they were at the other entrance before you got there, and since then weve not been back to Benidorm, so it would be great for you to do a video on these type of people also so that the English people will be aware of them, and they can be found on the road going up to Mundomar, and on the main roads

[@quokkapirquish6825]

Very well narrated video, thank you. No offence intended but the whole place is tacky as hell. Not for me.

[@jackleripper3482]

Quokka Pirquish ) 😂 the tack is the reason people go there....it’s a laugh the holiday makers go to have a laugh...it’s fun ..a joke ...it’s Benidorm ✌🏻

[@chriscoughlan5221]

It is what it is

[@robsalisbury4217]

Very well done video. I was in Benidorm back in 1987 and I remember a pub called the Knights Inn. I believe it was in the old town. Is it still there? They had a coffin there and it was a great time. Thanks

[@Tristan-ni8wz]

It got burnt down by the Spanish locals in 1990 or 91 ish.

[@nicholasgray5108]

Cheers for the video. Happy times playing the bowls above the Red Lion at the Don Pancho

[@JDVM-om9oc]

Beginners guide is dont go in the first place

[@daviddack1595]

ta good one see you soon

[@alainalouiseramsay3444]

Where is the indoor market in comparison to hotel villa del mar. Is there anywhere else you would recommend near to that hotel

[@colinwheeler4364]

Great video, can’t wait to get back there in a few weeks, thanks 👍

[@haggismoon]

Most Info in one Video, Looking forward our trip.

[@natalialips]

Nice video, thank you. Please show us old town.

[@christinelaine3022]

Pleas can you tell me we’re the Poseidon hotel is ans what hotel do you recommend for two women coming from la Marin for a short three days break thanks

[@kevinshanahan6064]

So sorry things did not work out for you in Benidorm Asa due to work drying up. I will be pleased for you if fortunes change for you - well deserved if they do.

[@doepiedapie2034]

Don't forget "The Duke of Wellington" on my 15 day holiday I ate there over 5 times.

[@chriselliott2112]

It's been shut down 5 years

[@doepiedapie2034]

@@chriselliott2112 not true, There is a new location, they're not bankrupt.

[@MrAcook61798]

6 times :-)

[@nathaliegrieves3859]

Just got back from benidorm

[@cesar.berlincesar.berlin9097]

Excellent video about how to go to Benidorm and stay drunk all day long, watch everyone else around puke and behaving like apes. Thank you for showing the places one should avoid at all costs.

[@darksharkrafa1]

Bit steep

[@19bootsy68]

Don't hold back whatever you do.

[@cesar.berlincesar.berlin9097]

@@darksharkrafa1 the reality behind it is steep. My comment just put its black on white.

[@gavinjones7189]

Totally agree what a feckin dump 👍🏻

[@davieboy65]

Been twice..going again end March..not everyone behaves like that.. been drunk all day..but still conduct my self in a decent way!!..

[@garyd6421]

A breath of fresh who cares.

[@michaelfraser8826]

Really informative :) if you could do a few more? maybe the oldtown? :)

[@meganriley1983]

Beware of the Red Lion club - bouncers get extremely violent, especially with male groups (although it didn't stop them hitting my female friend), seems like they like to fight. They brought out crow bars, whips and hit one boy so much who actually went over to tell his friend to leave it and walk away that he passed out. Not a nice place to be, and from the reviews this isn't the first time it's happened as it is quite a frequent thing.

[@sexyslagshehe8502]

I hate the red lion pub

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

Hi do you know is there any clubs that play trance music pls ?

[@briancox144]

Good video be there in September my yearly visit