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The Thai-inspired Barcelo Asia Gardens will host June’s ITT conference Hotel Villaitana has two 18-hole golf courses
giant illuminated flamingo on the side of the the historic architecture of the region.
Flamingo Hotel, a reminder that the tackier My favourite was the central building in
DINING SECRETS
parts of the town still breathe. the main square of the hotel which,
La Caya Aragonesa: the jewel of the Old Town tapas
But it’s on the outskirts where much of decorated on the outside as a mock church,
restaurants. The food is on the counter and you pay for
Benidorm’s luxury is hiding. The Barcelo reveals a massive conference centre with
what you take, and the house red is soft and quaffable.
Asia Gardens hotel, where the ITT conference prominent columns and huge draped red
Ulia Restaurant: at this family place on the sea front the
will be held this year, opens out from a curtains inside.
staff shake your hand when you arrive and kiss you when
lovely marble reception onto upmarket From this mountainside position, as you
you leave. They also have particularly tasty baby squid,
suites. Each suite has a garden with spectac- look back across several excellent golf
fresh fish and lovely Paella, and a great cheese board.
ular views of the town below, tropical plants courses towards Benidorm, you’ll
and a network of pristine pools. find it easy to forget your preconcep-
Belvedere (at the top of the Madeira
Centro Hotel): a succulent regional taster
Nearby, at Hotel Villaitana, the hotel tions about the place. At least,
menu, classy wine list and views of the
boasts a similar network of private suites Manuel hopes so.
whole of Benidorm.
and restaurants, in buildings which recreate ■hosbec.com ■communitatvalenciana.com
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