When we think of Valentine, apart from thinking about love, about our
partner, if we have one, what to give and where we will go to dinner, almost
everyone comes to his mind that this Valentine's Day has been an invention of a
shopping mall. However nothing is further from the reality ...
In 1840, Esther A. Howland, decided to sell congratulations on February
14th with the message "Happy Valentines". Such was the success that
the following year repeated the campaign and little by little the businesses
were incorporating some elements at the moment like chocolates and roses.
This custom was expanding to other countries with the name of
Valentine's Day and in South America it is also the day of friendship.
Curiosities of the celebration of Valentine in the world
If there is a city in Italy where to celebrate Valentines, that is
Verona, the home of the famous lovers Romeo and Juliet. The whole city is
turning this day with the theme of love, with different activities along its
streets, the famous Juliet Club that helps lovers to write love letters, their
traditional dinners with candles and wine ...
In Japan on Valentine's Day, women give chocolate to men they love or
like, and a month later, on March 14, the "answer day" they have to
give chocolates to those women who they liked.
In Croatia it is customary to give a tender heart, a heart-shaped cake
painted with very cheerful colors and with a mirror in the center so that who
receives the gift sees his image inside the heart.
In Denmark men anonymously give away a "joke letter" with a
funny poem or a rhyme. If the woman finds out who the sender is, an egg is won
for the next Easter parties.
In England the women place 5 laurel leaves under the pillow, two on each
side and one in the center. It is said that those who practice this ritual
dream that night with who will be their future husband.
In New York seven couples are chosen to marry that day, in the lookout
of the eightieth floor of the Empire State Building, they become part of the
Bridal Club of the famous building. From there, they have free admission on the
day of their anniversary.
There are many curious customs on Valentine's Day in different parts of
the world, but for a different Valentine's Day, you do not need to go to any of
these countries!
And in Benidorm? How to enjoy Valentine in an original way?
The Benidorm Palace, you’ll love it!
If you are close to Benidorm and want to give your partner a different
evening, the Benidorm Palace has prepared a special gala dinner on Saturday 11
and 18 February with dinner, plus a Valentine show.
An emblematic hall where the show with vedettes, dance, music, magic,
humor and different shows will make of Saint Valentine a fun and unforgettable
night.
A Route of Hearts for Benidorm
TAO Bike has put for San Valentin an interesting offer to tour the most
romantic corners of Benidorm on electric bikes. Whether it is with this
comfortable and ecological environment or just strolling around, it is
essential to visit the Balcón del Mediterráneo, a fantastic view of the sea at
the point where Levante Beach and Poniente Beach meet.
Benidorm also has excellent and romantic coves where you can take your
partner to enjoy a fun picnic at sunset such as Cala del Tio Ximo or Cala
Almadraba.
A wide range of hotels for Valentine's Day
Benidorm is the favorite tourist destination in the Spanish
Mediterranean. A city with a tourist infrastructure that impresses. Its hotel
offer is one of the most numerous in the country, since it is the 3rd tourist
destination after Barcelona and Madrid.
Almost all of the hotels in Benidorm have special activities on
Valentine's Day, but among them, this year, the offer prepared by the
emblematic Hotel Don Pancho for its variety and the taste with which this hotel
usually celebrates these occasions.
Valentine's Gala Dinner
On the nights of 11, 15 and 18 February, a Gala Dinner is held in the
hotel's premises, open to the public in its new halls.
A special Valentine's menu, 1 table per couple, welcome cocktail,
ambient music during dinner ... It is the best option in Benidorm to surprise
your partner.
Valentine's Day Getaway and Love Short break
On the weekend before Valentine's Day the Hotel Don Pancho offers its
guests a complete getaway that will delight many couples.
In this break you can enjoy, besides the Gala Dinner on Saturday, cava
and chocolates in the room, late checkout until 2 pm, free parking and other
surprises that the hotel does not want to reveal to surprise its customers.
A different Valentine enjoying Nature?
If what you really like is to wake up to the sounds of nature, breathe
fresh air, relax in quiet corners, then the ideal way to surprise your partner
is our Campsite.
There are many campsites in Benidorm, but only the Camping Villasol
contemplates the perfect blend of high standing accommodation and spaces
surrounded by nature in the heart of Benidorm.
Bungalows with deluxe decoration, very welcoming to enjoy a passionate
getaway or The Suites, rooms with all luxury of detail with private terrace is
the main bet of this campsite to celebrate Valentine during the weekends of the
11th and 18th February, Accompanied with cava and chocolates and late checkout
for whom the night has been made a little long!
So there is no excuse, in Valentine, there is always perfect plan for
any couple.
And you? What is the plan you have to surprise your partner this
Valentine?
Camping Villasol
