Hotel El Palmeral

Enjoy a sunny break on the shores of the Mediterranean with a stay at this family-run, beachfront hotel, set just off Benidorm’s famous Poniente Beach. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Soak up the warm sunshine from the comfort of a sun lounger on the El Palmeral’s terrace. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Then dive into the outdoor swimming pool for a refreshing dip before a drink in the poolside bar. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. The clean, simple rooms offer ideal accommodation for couples and families alike. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). The peaceful setting makes the El Palmeral a great choice for those looking to relax. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. You will also find a buffet restaurant on site, providing extra convenience. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities. Walk through the line of palm trees to reach the golden sands of Poniente Beach – one of the most popular beaches on the Costa Blanca. Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians and, at a later date, the Greco-Roman civilisation laid the first cornerstones of urban settlements which, to this day, bear the marks of their passage through time During the Middle Ages, Arabic, Jewish and Christian cultures, singly and through a process of mutual cross-influence, gave rise to the birth of cities which have come to house an historical-artistic heritage of incalculable proportions Tradition alone does not suffice Modernity too is essential, and this was something certain Spanish monarchs –Charles III for one– managed to successfully apply during their reigns in order to beautify townscapes, like that of Madrid, with parks and landmark monuments, thereby instilling the city with a spirit of renewal.