Located on the eastern coast of sunny Spain, Benidorm is a familiar choice for British holidaymakers.
Part of the Valencia region’s famed Costa Blanca, the lively city is well known for its nightlife, sandy beaches and palm tree-lined promenades.
But as terror alerts sweep much of Europe, many Britons are questioning how safe their summer holidays are in 2017.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warns about a ‘likely’ terror threat in Spain.
This category is the fourth highest, behind ‘very likely’, ‘high’ and ‘severe’.
In relative terms the terror threat is low compared to other countries like France, Belgium, Germany and Turkey, which are all in the ‘very likely’ category.
Russia is the only nation allocated to ‘high’ while the UK is the one place with a ‘severe’ threat.
“Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.
“The Spanish authorities take measures to protect visitors, but you should be vigilant and follow the instructions of the local authorities.”
Other safety considerations for the island include being cautious on balconies.
The FCO said: “There have been a number of very serious accidents (some fatal) as a result of falls from balconies. Many of these incidents have involved British nationals under the influence of drink or drugs.
“Your travel insurance may not cover you for incidents that take place while you’re under the influence of drink or drugs.
“Some local councils will impose fines to those caught behaving irresponsibly on balconies or practising ‘balconing’.”
While Britain remains a member of the EU, British nationals can continue to travel freely to Benidorm without a visa.
The EHIC card is also still valid for holidays, at least until Brexit negotiations are finalised.
Your passport needs to be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.
