Banks are open at the following times: Summer: 08.30 – 13.30 Monday to Friday Winter: 08.30 – 14.00 Monday to Friday and 08.30 – 13.30 Saturday
Credit-Cards
Credit cards are widely accepted. Commonly accepted cards are Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Master Card. You will find several banks in the town that have cash machines (ATM), by which some charge card holders with "PIN" numbers may draw out cash in local currency and instructions will normally be available in English as well. Check with your bank what amount you can draw out per day, week or month. Don't have a credit card, get one here.
Insurance & Health
There is no need for compulsory vaccination whatsoever before you visit Benidorm. In case you find yourself in need of medical care, there are private clinics in Benidorm. However always make sure you get medical insurance before you travel. Check with your travel agent as you book your holiday because lots of package deals include some sort of medical insurance. If not, you can get a good and cheap insurance online here.
You can easily recognize pharmacies by the green cross displayed outside and go there for over the counter prescriptions. All types of medication can be bought over the counter including a wide range of antibiotics. A duty chemist is open 24 hours a day, they do change daily, and addresses of those open are on display of the doors of all the chemists. Hotel reception should be able to advise you of the nearest duty chemist.
Pets
When you travel with your little friend you must show at customs certificates of origin and good health in line with with international norms on such matters, and signed by officially recognized veterinaries in the particular country of origin. The date and nature of the vaccines administered to the animal, especially anti-rabies vaccine, must appear on the certificate. Some hotels permit dogs and cats under specific conditions but just to make sure always consult the hotel or travel agency before bringing your pet. The entrance of dogs and cats in restaurants is usually banned, as is the case with many business establishments.
Visas & Passports
Any traveller coming from a country that belongs to the European Economic Community is allowed to enter Spain by showing any kind of identification document.
Television & Internet
You can watch all Spanish national broadcasting television stations and most of the European televisions can be seen with satellite antennas: BBC, RTL4, Eurosport, CNN, etc. There are number of places which have satellite stations available in the rooms now. Many internet cafés can be found in the center of Benidorm, where you can have normal internet access to view your e-mails or even chat.
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +1 ()
Languages
Spanish
Religion
Roman Catholic
Electricity
220V 50HzHz
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