Benidorm: From Fishing Village to Vertical Tourist City

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This episode traces Benidorm’s dramatic transformation from a small fishing village in the 1950s to the high-rise tourist hub nicknamed “Beniyork.” We explore how bold urban planning and mass tourism policies turned it into a global destination, the sustainability praised in its design, and the modern challenges of housing shortages and public service strain caused by its heavy reliance on tourism.