Brand new.
May 30th 2009, 11:01 am
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Re: Brand new.
[QUOTE=montgomail;7617750]Which of the towns did you prefer? I have always found that people tend to like Denia and dislike Javea, or vice versa. I can't stand the Arenal even in Winter but love Javea port but am glad I decided on Denia as I never tire of the place.
Denia was very convenient, as everything was within walking distance, including the port and beaches. We lived among the Spanish and enjoyed it, although some of them lapsed into Valenciano when trying to exclude foreigners from a conversation. Little did they know that my partner had lived in Barcelona for 13 years.
Living in the Torre Ambola mountain region of Javea was a good ten minute drive from the town and port, and you need a car that doesn't break down and Javea taxis are hopeless, at least they were ten years ago.
Which did I prefer? The pine trees used to sing to me in Javea, but Les Marines beach in the winter is much better than Arenal. I would return to either, happily.
Denia was very convenient, as everything was within walking distance, including the port and beaches. We lived among the Spanish and enjoyed it, although some of them lapsed into Valenciano when trying to exclude foreigners from a conversation. Little did they know that my partner had lived in Barcelona for 13 years.
Living in the Torre Ambola mountain region of Javea was a good ten minute drive from the town and port, and you need a car that doesn't break down and Javea taxis are hopeless, at least they were ten years ago.
Which did I prefer? The pine trees used to sing to me in Javea, but Les Marines beach in the winter is much better than Arenal. I would return to either, happily.
May 30th 2009, 11:30 am
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Re: Brand new.
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So did you discover any secrets from Denia's inner circle?
Denia was very convenient, as everything was within walking distance, including the port and beaches. We lived among the Spanish and enjoyed it, although some of them lapsed into Valenciano when trying to exclude foreigners from a conversation. Little did they know that my partner had lived in Barcelona for 13 years.
Living in the Torre Ambola mountain region of Javea was a good ten minute drive from the town and port, and you need a car that doesn't break down and Javea taxis are hopeless, at least they were ten years ago.
Which did I prefer? The pine trees used to sing to me in Javea, but Les Marines beach in the winter is much better than Arenal. I would return to either, happily.
Living in the Torre Ambola mountain region of Javea was a good ten minute drive from the town and port, and you need a car that doesn't break down and Javea taxis are hopeless, at least they were ten years ago.
Which did I prefer? The pine trees used to sing to me in Javea, but Les Marines beach in the winter is much better than Arenal. I would return to either, happily.
May 30th 2009, 11:36 am
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Re: Brand new.
http://www.benidorm-info.com/costa_b...waterfalls.htm
Been a couple of times and, although it does attract a lot of visitors, it is good therapy.
May 30th 2009, 1:30 pm
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Re: Brand new.
It was quiet when we went at Easter - i was expecting it to be really really tacky like Blackpool but i was really pleasanty surprised as it looked really nice - what its like in the height of summer though....................
Is it a bit of a catch 22 Mitzy, as off peak I imagine it is dead and on peak it as u say is a nightmare ,only been on a day trip once but it was V quiet .
May 30th 2009, 2:11 pm
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Re: Brand new.
It definitely depends on which parts you go to. The prom and old town are great but where the clubs and bars are is really dreadful.
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May 30th 2009, 6:02 pm
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Re: Brand new.
Strangely, its always fairly lively when we go there. I dont think I'd like it when its really really busy
May 30th 2009, 6:32 pm
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May 30th 2009, 6:41 pm
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Re: Brand new.
Anyway - guess what`s on telly on Sunday in a one hour special?? BENIDORM!
May 30th 2009, 6:45 pm
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May 30th 2009, 6:49 pm
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May 30th 2009, 7:06 pm
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