By Max Milano (Travel Writer & Photographer)
Benidorm is the beach resort that put Spanish overtourism on the map before it was trendy. It has a reputation for being a cultural wasteland (think geriatric British larger louts and kebab and curry shops under the Spanish sun), so we've gone here to find out if its reputation is warranted.
Could it be that Benidorm's reputation is unwarranted? I've heard from plenty of Spanish tourists from Madrid who love Benidorm. Could thousands of Madrileños that visit Benidorm every year be wrong?
So, let’s find out if Benidorm is a misunderstood gem or if it deserves its legendary reputation.
