St Patrick's Day in Benidorm


Whilst we might be living here in Spain, a small touch of the black stuff doesn't do any harm, especially today, March 17th which is of course St Patrick's Day. Our favourite watering hole is The Bodhrán Irish Pub (pronounced Bow-Rawn) located just off the Levante Beach in central Benidorm. Live music and a great craic guaranteed.

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