We Drove Our Campervan Into Benidorm... (Big Mistake?)

Is Benidorm really the cheap, chaotic, and hated holiday hellhole that everyone claims it is... or is it actually a hidden paradise for van life? 🇪🇸🚐 In today’s episode, we are driving our campervan straight into the neon-soaked heart of Europe's most famous party city to find out the truth! Benidorm has a massive reputation for stag dos, cheap pints, and crowded beaches—but what is it actually like to visit as a van lifer? Get a Quote from Sterling Insurance 👇🏼 https://www.sterling-insurance.co.uk/campervan-insurance/?utm_source=Steps2Adventure&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=VanInf ✨PATREON - For maps of our park ups, early access to videos & monthly giveaway. patreon.com/Steps2adventure BUILD BREAKDOWN- * Everything from Amazon is on our storefront - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/steps2adventure * TIMBER- Most timber in the van is Poplar plywood from James Lathoms in Leeds with the exception of bits from B&Q and Savoy Timber. * FOAM - Foam for our seating is 10cm thick from https://www.foamtailor.com/ * FLOORING - we chose vinyl floor from a local carpet shop. * Shower Tray - https://romerworld.com/ * RolDour Shower door - https://thedour.co.uk * AUTOTERM Diesel Heater & Combi Boil- Discount code Steps5 https://autoterm.store/ * Van Guardian, Blink Camera Mounts & Bedroom fan- Discount code Steps5 - https://adventurevanlife.com/ * Windows - Adventurer CRV https://tinyurl.com/5xaxxhak * FOGSTAR DRIFT 12V 628Ah Battery https://www.fogstar-drift.co.uk/?ref=zqlphscd * Blink Cameras - https://amzn.to/3UbD02E * SIROCCO FAN https://adventurevanlife.com/shop-1/ols/products/sirocco-ii-fans Steps5 is the discount code 🚨 WANT MORE CONTENT?! https://www.instagram.com/steps2adventure/ https://www.tiktok.com/@steps2adventure https://steps2adventure.co.uk ‼️WANT A STICKER or MUG?! Hit the link below https://www.steps2adventure.co.uk/shop 🛑 OUR WEBPAGE https://steps2adventure.co.uk/links ⭐️AMAZON STOREFRONT https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/steps2adventure 🛎️WANT TO COLLABORATE? steps2adventure@outlook.com All music is from Epidemic Sound 🎵 Use our link to start your free trial https://share.epidemicsound.com/14nnxe 00:00 – Intro: Benidorm – Truth vs. Stereotype 00:32 – Arriving at Camping Racó & walking to the beachfront 01:10 – The search for the cheapest pint in Benidorm 🍺 03:00 – Heading to "The Strip" & getting the classic Benidorm hat 04:17 – Rum & Cokes at Cafe Benidorm (Heavy pours!) 05:46 – Riding the Mechanical Bull 🐂 07:03 – Peaceful late-night walk on the beachfront 08:14 – Public opinions: What people love & hate about Benidorm 10:43 – The "Fat B" English Breakfast at The Sun Terrace 🍳 13:46 – Relaxing at the campsite pool & camper van insurance tips 15:45 – Camping Racó: Campsite tour & facilities 19:11 – Exploring the "Benidorm" TV series filming locations 20:12 – 3-Course Indian/Nepali dinner for €17.95 🍛 22:15 – Daytime vs. Nighttime: Pristine beaches & the Old Town 24:08 – Discovering the historic Balcón del Mediterráneo 28:21 – Early morning beach walk & crystal clear waters 31:43 – Wrap up & next episode teaser BACKGROUND STORY We are steps2adventure, better known as Jordan & Annalise. We created the steps2adventure brand to inspire people to explore what the outdoors has to offer. Back in 2019 we always knew we wanted to travel, we were planning backpacking trips, train journeys.. you name it. Thankfully we came across the van life YouTubers! As soon as we saw this way of life we knew this was it, this is how we want to live and travel. So, we bought a van… Not just any van, she’s a 2007 LWB Mercedes sprinter van, an absolute beast!! We have spent over 2 years converting her in-between work and some little adventures across the UK. Come along with us for some epic adventures across the UK & Europe and everyday life in-between #travelcouple #vanlifeuk #vanlifeeurope #benidorm