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Benissa Spain

We took a day trip to Benissa Spain. This small town is located approximately an hour drive from the city of Alicante. It is one of the oldest towns located  on the Costa Blanca. It was originally established in 987 by the Moores. The name Benissa comes from the Arabic tribal name Beni-Hisa or Beni-Eyce, which means (sons of Christ).

Marble monument commemorating the establishment of the town of Benissa

We explored the old medieval town centre and came across some beautiful narrow streets, with decorative tiles, flowers and cast iron railings.

One of the narrow streets in Benissa Spain
Street in the medieval town centre of Benissa

There was a bakery and other cafe shops and pubs in and around the main square of the town . We found a nice pub and enjoyed a refreshment while enjoying the beautiful views.  

It was a great little town with a medieval city centre, that was well worth exploring.

“Disfruta la vida y explora tu mundo.”