Pisuke
May 18th, 2011, 09:17 AM
Benidorm (Spanish: ) is a coastal town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Valencian community, Spain, by the Western Mediterranean.
Prior to the 1960s, Benidorm was a small village. Today it stands out for its hotel industry, beaches and skyscrapers, built as a result of its tourist-oriented economy. According to the 2010 census, Benidorm has a permanent population of 71,198 inhabitants, ranking as the fifth most populous town in the Alicante province. It is one of the most important holiday resorts in Spain, with an area of 38.5 km² and a population density of 1,848.8 inhab/km². Due to the unique skyline formed by its numerous tall hotels and apartment buildings it is sometimes referred to as the "Manhattan of Spain" or "Beniyork", which is unlike any other on the Costa Blanca (White Coast). According to the Urban Age project, Benidorm has the most high-rise buildings per capita in the world.
http://www.disseny.benidorm.org/images/stories/rascacielos-mini.png (http://www.disseny.benidorm.org/images/stories/rascacielos.jpg)
[B]SKYSCRAPERS GUIDE
Benidorm just released a guide with their 70 tallest buildings, info, images, maps... you can see Issuu publication here: www.rascacielosdebenidorm.es (http://www.rascacielosdebenidorm.es) or if you travel to Spain this summer you can pick one from a Benidorm tourist office. The campaing includes a 1 meter width poster and a brochure with some info about buildings.
Info from: Design and Image Council. Benidorm. www.disseny.benidorm.org
Prior to the 1960s, Benidorm was a small village. Today it stands out for its hotel industry, beaches and skyscrapers, built as a result of its tourist-oriented economy. According to the 2010 census, Benidorm has a permanent population of 71,198 inhabitants, ranking as the fifth most populous town in the Alicante province. It is one of the most important holiday resorts in Spain, with an area of 38.5 km² and a population density of 1,848.8 inhab/km². Due to the unique skyline formed by its numerous tall hotels and apartment buildings it is sometimes referred to as the "Manhattan of Spain" or "Beniyork", which is unlike any other on the Costa Blanca (White Coast). According to the Urban Age project, Benidorm has the most high-rise buildings per capita in the world.
http://www.disseny.benidorm.org/images/stories/rascacielos-mini.png (http://www.disseny.benidorm.org/images/stories/rascacielos.jpg)
[B]SKYSCRAPERS GUIDE
Benidorm just released a guide with their 70 tallest buildings, info, images, maps... you can see Issuu publication here: www.rascacielosdebenidorm.es (http://www.rascacielosdebenidorm.es) or if you travel to Spain this summer you can pick one from a Benidorm tourist office. The campaing includes a 1 meter width poster and a brochure with some info about buildings.
Info from: Design and Image Council. Benidorm. www.disseny.benidorm.org