Benidorm on a Budget: Our €20 Balcony Picnic Hack!
Is La Cala de Finestrat quiet? La Cala de Finestrat beach. Spanish holiday vlog, we are cooling off right in the Mediterranean Sea and sharing an honest review of our fantastic week in La Cala de Finestrat. If you want to escape the crowded hustle of Benidorm while staying just a quick 15-minute walk from the famous Poniente Beach, this beautiful hidden gem on the Costa Blanca is exactly what you need for a quiet, relaxing getaway. We kick off our end-of-week recap by standing waist-deep in the beautiful ocean, discussing the intense Spanish heat wave we experienced this week and how the temperature finally settled down to a highly comfortable 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. We dive into a complete review of our favorite local dining spots and bars around the bay. We share our top culinary recommendations, including fantastic meals and drinks at Mickey's, Puig Campana, El Arenal, and Vaca Beach. For travelers looking to save money on their Mediterranean vacation, we also break down an incredible budget holiday hack: enjoying a gorgeous balcony picnic dinner complete with a bottle of wine and a bottle of water for a bargain price of just €20! Our local food tour discussion wouldn't be complete without a highly amusing, must-hear story about our favourite local Chinese restaurant. We chat about the venue's recent change in management and hilariously recall the feisty previous owner who routinely ambushed Alan with a bottle of stain remover, squirting his shirt mid-meal the second he dribbled any sauce down his front! Next, we highlight the brilliant geographic location of our resort. We point out Benidorm Island (Isla de Benidorm) sitting right around the corner and explain exactly how close La Cala de Finestrat is to the main Benidorm tourist strip. By simply walking up the hill past the towering hotel structures, you can reach the quieter, Spanish end of Poniente Beach in just 15 to 20 minutes on foot. Finally, we break our ultimate holiday rule by actually stepping foot in the ocean for the first time since our trip to Greece! We provide a highly detailed review of the La Cala beach conditions, explaining why the sea floor is beautifully sandy, entirely free of sharp rocks, and perfectly safe for anyone who usually relies on protective water shoes. We even drop a classic Star Wars meme reference about why we generally hate sand and genuinely wish someone would just tile the beach! We wrap up the vlog with a funny look at Marian's complete lack of buoyancy and balance in the gentle waves, holding onto Alan for dear life while wishing she had packed her water wings. If our La Cala de Finestrat travel guide and honest Benidorm resort reviews help you plan your next Costa Blanca holiday, please make sure to hit that like button, leave a comment below with your favorite Spanish beach, and subscribe to Marion And Me for more authentic travel vlogs! Video Chapters 00:00 - Cooling Off in the Sea at La Cala de Finestrat 00:48 - Best Local Restaurants: Mickey's, Puig Campana & More 01:07 - Budget Holiday Tip: Our €20 Balcony Picnic 01:58 - The Hilarious Chinese Restaurant Stain Remover Story 02:56 - How Close is La Cala to Benidorm & Poniente Beach? 03:34 - Spanish Weather Update & Comfortable Holiday Heat 04:05 - Breaking Our Rule: Why We Hate Sand (Star Wars Style!) 04:31 - La Cala Sea Floor Review: Sandy, Safe, and No Rocks 05:09 - Nervous Swimmers: Why Marian Needs Water Wings! About Marion And Me: Marion and Alan, a British couple sharing honest Marella cruise reviews, Benidorm travel tips and Mediterranean holidays, showing what travel over 50 is really like. The good, the bad and the awful. Subscribe FREE 👉 youtube.com/channel/UCjnzVGLjvjrj355JLNXBBuw?sub_confirmation=1 Watching on TV? Grab your phone and search "Marion and Me" to subscribe. #benidorm #holiday #seabath #slowtravel #couplesvlogs #benidorm #thingstodo #beachlife #familyfun #nightlife #levantebeach #mundomar #terramitica #ponientebeach #aqualandia #bálcondelmediterráneo #sierrahelada #puigcampana #altea #alicante #spaintravel #holidaydestination #traveladventures #vacationgoals #explorenewplaces