This year the weather in Spain brought us a lot of raining days and summer starts also very late (but it was a really hot one). Last week we still had some sunny days with 27degres, but now it's getting cold in the evenings and nights - yes it's Autumn here. I wish you all a great weekend and I thank you for all your comments and adds during this week, take care, hug's Ute Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benidorm Prior to the 1960s, Benidorm was a small village. Today it stands out for its hotel industry, beaches and skyscrapers, built as a result of its tourist-oriented economy. According to the 2004 census, Benidorm has a permanent population of 64,956 inhabitants, ranking as the fifth most populous town in the Alicante province. It is one of the most important holiday resorts in Spain, with an area of 38.5 km�² and a population density of 1,593.56 inhab/km�². Due to the unique skyline formed by its numerous tall hotels and apartment buildings it is sometimes referred to as the "Manhattan of Spain" or "Beniyork", which is unlike any other on the Costa Blanca (White Coast). Benidorm itself is dwarfed by the 1406 m tall Puig Campana, which is one of the most impressive mountains of the Costa Blanca. Benidorm is popular with tourists from northern Europe. Benidorm's initial growth in popularity can be attributed to the package holiday explosion, and continues year round, due to the night-life based around the central concentration of bars and clubs. The large number of free cabaret acts that start around 2100 hours and continue into the early hours set Benidorm apart from other similar resorts.