The Russian market is growing rapidly and Benidorm is certainly reaping the benefits with the huge increase of tourism. Middle class Russians are rapidly on the rise and they are choosing Spain as a favourite holiday destination and to buy holiday homes. The Russian market is growing. Russian tour operator's also now offer charter package holidays from St Petersburg to direct to Alicante.

Previously, most Russians that were unable to travel out of the country headed to the southern resorts of Russia for their yearly vacation, which is not a very desirable place, overcrowded, and not at all family friendly, due to the lack of space and facilities. Therefore having the option to come to Spain, is giving them  paradise holidays in comparison.

This gives the Costa Blanca, especially area's like, Altea and Benidorm a huge boost in tourism, as these seem to be a favourite with the Russians. The Spanish tourism board are working very closely with the Russian tourism board to maintain this good working relationship, that so far is proven to be successful.

Altea, now has an amazing Russian church, Located in the chic and stylish Altea hills area.There has been no expense spared on this building, it has to be seen to believe the wonderful architecture and gold roof that shines above.

Several years now Benidorm has welcomed visitors from all over Europe and the new growing and expanding Russian market now very important for Benidorm. The Russians are known to be high spenders, with an average spend of 120 euros per day plus.  Taking all this into consideration, Benidorm Tourism Board have introduced a bilingual customer service hot-line during the high seasons, on the following number 965 082 162, They have also introduced the "Visit Benidorm" website in Russian due to the hugely growing vast number of Russian visitors.