Benissa – Undiscovered Treasure That Defies Time
The northern part of Spanish province Alicante is located on the Mediterranean coast. On that coast also lies Benissa. It is a town with narrow streets, Mediterranean houses from the 17th and 18th century, small authentic churches and the Town Hall. Benissa has historical significance and fortunately, it is protected from damage and aging. In the 80’s and 90’s, Benissa has been restored. Today, this city is protected by its government.
Sandy beaches, blue sea and high mountains
The population of this city makes Benissa look like small Europe. Actually, thousands of inhabitants come from various European cities outside Spain. They came here due to the mild climate and the astonishing nature of Benissa. They fell in love with Benissa and with its white beaches and turquoise blue water. It is in a beautiful green valley full of Mediterranean flora. Low prices of real estate, mild climate and natural beauty have attracted Europeans for many years. Living in Benissa is harmonious and spending days in this oasis is like spending days in paradise.
Benissa is the pearl of Costa Blanca
This city has successfully resisted aging over the years. If you ever come to Benissa, you should walk through the narrow streets and look around the old town. Benissa provides a unique feeling of happiness. Furthermore, it has so many historical monuments.
Some of the most interesting historical sites are:
Portal Square, hospital from 18th century, the neo-gothic church from the 19th century, the University and the symbol of this town -Cathedral of the Pure Mother Maria. These places are a mandatory part of your trip to Benissa.
Benissa has a 4 kilometers long coastline and it is one of the oldest towns in this area. This coastline connects Benissa with towns Moraira and Calpe. It is easy to get to Benissa either by car or airplane. It is linked very well with all big cities such as Alicante or Valencia.
Medieval games, competitions, marketplace and fencing!
This town is trying to keep its tradition. Every year, there is a medieval fair. This is an event when you can be a countess or a knight, and when the whole town is so joyful. This fiesta is so exciting because of the medieval costumes and medieval surroundings. Moreover, you will able to enjoy numerous medieval games in the streets of Benissa. You can see many people pretending to play with swords.