Janet and John go to Spain

Benidorm: a place of real contrasts

This place is amazing: there is something for everybody here. This weekend there is a homosexual gathering in the Old Town, full of young men in low back leotards and with their bits hanging out, so I do mean 'everybody'!

We avoided theses excesses, and went to the El Cisne market on the 332 about a mile from us. Thursdays and Saturdays there is a free Flamenco show, so we went,expecting a shabby show meant just for tourists. We settled down with a huge jug of Sangria, and were very pleasantly surprised to see such a professional display of local talent! Four ladies and a Gent, pirouetting and stamping staccato for about 30 minutes. Here are a few pics:







After a siesta to prepare for our Saturday Night Out, I remembered where I'd put the scooter after lunch and locked it up!

After home cooked five spice beef with peppers and noodles, we were off to the Rock 'N Roll House - wearing my red trousers of course - to see Shakin' Stevens and Elvis Presley! A brilliant show, two hours long, followed at midnight by two Argentinian guys who played every instrument in the book, and sang too!





Retired tired but happy at 1.30 am. We are considering renting a villa for this winter......
Janet and John
 
siimplyloco said:
...expecting a shabby show meant just for tourists surprised to see such a professional display of local talent! Four ladies and a Gent, pirouetting and stamping staccato for about 30 minutes.

We are considering renting a villa for this winter......
Janet and John
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We've seen them, a couple of years ago, I think they're his daughters.
We love Cisne...only a few weeks ago we were cycling back after a Sunday afternoon session when I fell off trying to steady myself at the traffic lights by holding the post...which kept moving....nothing to do with copious amounts of cheap spanish lager!!

And as for the villa.....keep us informed!

Allen & Eileen
 
that's right-what time do you usually eat in the evenings ? and do try to get a large pool,there could be quite a few of us !
 
n brown said:
that's right-what time do you usually eat in the evenings ? and do try to get a large pool,there could be quite a few of us !
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Advice needed Ken: how do I keep the riff-raff out?:)
 
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Byronic said:
Neither is spending £30000 the point is it?

And just what is harsh about a few truths. I am merely singling out an economically viable alternative option, and that some motorcaranners (probably the non strongly commited variety) have taken up this option. The reason people buy MHs are of course numerous some prefer crowded campsites others solitude etc etc etc ad infinitum or should that be ad nauseum.
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If you wanted to stay in one place then you would not be a motorhomer, yes it might be cheaper to buy an apartment or rent but then you only have the same view everyday, the beauty of travelling in a motorhome means you get to visit so many more beautiful places.
 
Daveandjacqui said:
If you wanted to stay in one place then you would not be a motorhomer, yes it might be cheaper to buy an apartment or rent but then you only have the same view everyday, the beauty of travelling in a motorhome means you get to visit so many more beautiful places.
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Then having travelled to many beautiful places in our river boat and our motorhome, and quite a few ugly ones I might add, we get to choose where we want to stay.....
Janet and John
 
A little bar straight opposite the campsite entrance.
Don't you just luv the unintended chalkboard oxymoron, just like the name of the bar......
John

 
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Dont go in there john they all speak english:lol-053::lol-053::lol-053::lol-053::lol-053:
 
BUT the one saving grace is that the 5% lager is less than £1 a pint!
John
 
Not like you to believe all you are told Wints. Had a few pints in there and they do some good food which appears very popular. Like all bars they have real coffee machines as they probably make more out of coffee than they do out of the €1 pint, not that I am complaining

It amazes me how these bars make any money as there is another two within 100 yds and have been there for years.

Will be back down in September for a few weeks/months in Spain
 
I am not going to sidetrack this posting but "who enjoy Spanish food and drink and prefer the genuine article (which is hard to find in a place like Benidorm, but far from impossible)" Utter tosh, as there are numerous Spanish restaurants selling real Spanish food, in fact directly opposite from Home from Home you will get excellent food.
 
There are numerous tapas bar and restaurants in the old town. We found a square just off Aven de Ruzafa up from the centre with 4 bars. Whilst being severly warned by staff I had a chilli tapas that burnt my socks off along with a small beer for €1. The noise from the Spanish was amazing giving a lot of character.

The Asador Bodega looks very good and is slowly gaining popularity although I have not been able to find a menu which may put a few off. This was a WOK buffet and the pink building opposite is the studio for their reception and hairdressing salon for the Benidorm comedy series.
Enjoy
 
I had asked for a coffee in one of the café pictured - asked if it was "proper" coffee as I hate instant - first she said it was, but then said it wasn't, but they make it with milk - stuck to the tea - certainly have to work hard for their money.
 
Fonts D'Algar

A short scooter ride yesterday to the Fonts D'Algar. Not Niagara Falls, but charming enough!









Followed by a good meal at the China Garden, followed by a visit to Rockafellas where it only cost us two rums and coke to see Tom Jones live!
Janet and John
 
That particular episode was shown a few weeks ago, the look on the Garveys faces when he was using the boy to cover himself was classic
I thought the Elvis impersonator posted earlier was Shaun Conley
 
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