Lesson 10 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What were the initial industries of Benidorm?
A
• Deep sea fishing - Trap netting tuna whilst they migrated through the Mediterranean
• Agriculture - Olives, lemon and orange groves
2
Q
How did tourism rise?
A
• National railway from Alicante to Benidorm
• First tourist hostels built in 1925
• Package holidays to Costa Blanca
• Town mayor approves infrastructure to be built such as avenues welcoming tourists
3
Q
Describe the character of Benidorm on the 50s
A
• Unpolluted
• Walking with few cars
• White-washed low-rise buildings
• Fishing and agriculture with some tourism
