Benidorm is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations, famed for its towering skyscrapers and golden beaches. However, its surroundings also boast charming towns and hidden gems worth visiting.

La Nucia, a quaint Spanish town nestled in a valley just under six miles north of Benidorm's towering skyscrapers ... the most outstanding cooks" in the region thanks to her "mastery" of Alicante ...