Benidorm: A Coastal Holiday Resort

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What is Benidorm known for?

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Benidorm is known as Europe's biggest holiday resort, located on Spain's south coast.

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What was Benidorm before the 1950s?

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Before the 1950s, Benidorm was a small fishing village specializing in catching tuna.

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Why did the biggest tuna fishery in Benidorm close down in 1952?

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The biggest tuna fishery closed down because the number of fish being caught fell.

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What did the town council do to encourage tourism in Benidorm?

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The town council looked for ways to encourage tourists by promoting Benidorm's pleasant climate and sandy beaches.

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How long are Benidorm's sandy beaches?

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Benidorm's sandy beaches stretch for 6 kilometers along the coast.

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What are 'package holidays'?

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Package holidays are where flights and hotel or apartment accommodation are sold together, often with charter flights.

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Why was Benidorm a popular destination for holidaymakers?

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Benidorm had excellent travel connections by land, sea, and air, and was close to Alicante airport, which was only two hours flight from most European capitals.