Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Ferry to Calais and overnight stay in France with breakfast.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Cross the border into Spain and overnight stay on the Costa Brava with dinner and breakfast included.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

We continue south and check in to our hotel in Benidorm.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

It’s time to relax and soak up the resort’s friendly atmosphere. Enjoy Christmas in the sunshine with plenty of fun, festive entertainment and good food including a Christmas lunch on Christmas Day.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Today’s excursion takes us to the charming city of Valencia with its lovely old quarter of cobbled streets, city beaches with tree-lined promenades and an impressive cathedral.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

We visit the picturesque coastal towns of Denia and Javea, both with attractive marinas and plenty of shops and cafés lining their waterfronts.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Take the chance to visit lovely Murcia, home to an impressive cathedral and several beautiful historic buildings with colourful plazas nestling in between its narrow streets. The city is divided by the Segura River, spanned with bridges of different styles; the oldest being Puente de los Peligros, an 18th-century stone bridge.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Today we spend some free time at leisure to relax and enjoy the resort.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

For our half-day excursion, we venture inland to the beautiful village of Guadalest, one of the most popular destinations on the Costa Blanca. Curiously perched on top of a rock high in the mountains, this small village boasts spectacular views over the valley and the many other mountains in the area. Later we celebrate the arrival of the new year with a gala dinner at the hotel.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Today we have free time to relax, recover and enjoy the resort.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

We depart Benidorm for our overnight stay on the Costa Brava with dinner and breakfast included.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Travel to our overnight hotel in France with breakfast included.

Christmas & New Year in Benidorm – All Inclusive

Continue on to Calais for our return ferry home.

Follow the Costa Blanca north for a gentle day among two seaside gems. In Dénia, wander the waterfront by the yacht basin and marina promenade, with time to photograph the hilltop Dénia Castle surveying the port. Cafés spill onto pavements in the old fishermen’s quarter, where the scent of coffee and grilled seafood drifts through narrow streets.

Continue to Jávea (Xàbia), framed by the Montgó Massif. Browse boutiques near the Arenal bay or step into the historic centre to admire warm tosca-stone facades and the fortified Church of San Bartolomé. Expect unhurried browsing, sea breezes and opportunities to pause for photos and reflection. This relaxed outing typically operates as a daytime excursion with time for a waterfront lunch at leisure.

Venture inland on a winding route through misty mountain passes to the tiny fortress-village of Guadalest. Enter the upper quarter through a narrow tunnel hewn from rock, then climb to the castle ruins and white belltower clinging to a crag. From here, pause for photos and reflection over the valley and the striking turquoise reservoir below.

Once a Moorish stronghold guarding the passes, Guadalest’s lanes now host small museums and craft shops showcasing local ceramics, almonds and honey. Your visit balances scenic drama with village charm, returning to Benidorm by early afternoon so you can enjoy a free afternoon at the coast. This half-day excursion typically runs in the morning near the end of the stay.

Celebrate Christmas Day at the hotel with a leisurely festive lunch, included as part of your stay. Expect seasonal Spanish flavours—perhaps seafood starters, roast meats and market-fresh vegetables—served with friendly hospitality. Glasses of cava are raised, conversation hums, and the relaxed rhythm of the Costa Blanca sets the mood for the afternoon.

Your resort team will nod to local customs, from intricate belén nativity scenes to sweets like turrón from Jijona. With sunshine often warming the promenades, many guests stroll to the seafront to soak in the lakeside atmosphere—here, the Mediterranean—before returning for evening entertainment. The celebration unfolds at midday on Christmas Day, capturing the region’s gentle, convivial spirit.

Ring in the year with an included gala dinner at the hotel—multiple courses, poured wine and a convivial setting that builds towards midnight. A band or DJ keeps the mood buoyant as guests mingle, dance and enjoy a free evening of laughter and toasts in the lounge.

At midnight, join Spain’s joyful ritual of the uvas de la suerte, eating twelve grapes to the chimes for good luck, followed by a cava toast. In Benidorm, the atmosphere spills onto promenades as fireworks sparkle along the coast. Festivities take place on New Year’s Eve and usually continue into the small hours—an elegant, warm-hearted farewell to the old year by the sea.

On selected nights, settle into the lounge for live music and social dancing, friendly quiz rounds, or relaxed cabaret-style sets. It’s a welcoming way to unwind after dinner, meet fellow travellers and enjoy a free evening without leaving the hotel’s comfortable surroundings.

The programme reflects Spanish resort life—easy-going, melodic and sociable—often featuring familiar classics alongside local favourites. Order a drink from the bar and let the conversation flow, or step onto the floor for a slow waltz. Entertainment typically starts in the evening and runs through late night on several days of your stay.

Head south to Murcia for a leisurely exploration of its elegant historic core. Stroll the Segura riverfront towards the 18th-century Puente de los Peligros, then enter the old quarter where café terraces fill sunlit squares. Admire the soaring facade of the Murcia Cathedral—a triumph of Spanish Baroque—and the surrounding palaces and townhouses with wrought-iron balconies.

There’s free time to sample tapas or a classic pastel de carne before the return drive. This is an optional excursion at additional cost (£19pp), bookable with your resort representative on tour, and typically operates as a daytime visit with a relaxed pace.

Travel north to Valencia for a full-day visit that blends medieval lanes with bold contemporary design. Begin with a guided spin through the historic centre: the lively Plaza de la Reina, the Cathedral and El Miguelete bell tower, the aromatic Mercado Central, and the delicate gothic tracery of La Lonja de la Seda (UNESCO). Enjoy free time to sample paella or sip horchata in a sunlit café.

Later, follow the green ribbon of the Turia Gardens—a former riverbed reimagined after the 1957 flood—to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, a gleaming complex by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. With city beaches and tree-lined promenades nearby, Valencia showcases Spain’s coastal elegance. This excursion typically runs mid-stay and returns to Benidorm by early evening.

After settling in, meet your resort representative and join a guided orientation through Benidorm’s atmospheric Old Town. Stroll from Hotel Port Fiesta Park towards the Poniente Beach promenade, breathing the salt air and admiring palms and pale-gold sand. Thread the cobbles of Tapas Alley, pause by the blue-domed Church of San Jaime and Santa Ana, and step onto the Balcón del Mediterráneo for wide sea views.

Along the way, hear how a modest fishing village transformed in the 1950s into a resort famed for its skyline and sunshine. Your representative shares local tips on cafés, market days and buses, so you can enjoy a free afternoon with confidence. This relaxed walk typically takes place on the arrival afternoon or the following morning, setting the tone for your holiday by the sea.