Teenagers in Spain .

A few suggestions may be helpful for the best place to go for 2 adults and 2 teenage girls ( 15 and 17 ) in Spain . We need a place that would be good for the 'oldies' to just chill and lunch and dinner etc.. and yet a place where the girls could walk into town and party safely 'til the early hours . My initial thoughts are Málaga , Valencia , Alicante .. There would need to be beaches and it would be high summer . Anybody out there got some views about Cádiz ? I'd love to go there but not sure it's vibrant enough for teenagers ? I lived 7 years in Madrid ... FAR away from the sea ... and I'm not used to catering for the tastes of teens .

Steve, I think Tom spent a few days in Andalucía a couple of years ago and was in Cádiz, so you should ask him what he thinks.

I'll certainly do that Esperanza . With a little more forethought I should have asked you guys first with 2 young ladies in tow !

Steve-I think Puerto de Santa Maria would be perfect! If they want to go for a visit there's a fun boat ride that goes over to Cadiz.It's small, safe and easy to walk around, lovely beach, even has a bullring, famous for the sherry bodegas and with the castle where Columbus supposedly stayed,easy to walk,great seafood restaurants and the library has free internet! I stayed there for a week to check on a language school for my high school students. They loved it

Thanks Crisco .. I'll check up on that . These girls love to party , especially the eldest and their 'playground' is Moscow's social scene . Very brash , expensive and glitzy . They do love going to quieter places but are more inclined to the more young-orientated resorts now . Last year on holiday in Cyprus we took a bus into Paphos .. Just me , mum and the 2 girls .. I felt like a chaperone ... the girls eyes were all over the young men and telling ME how handsome such and such a boy was and 'did you see him looking at me' etc.... TEENAGERS ! Still , it was fun for them and it made me smile !!

Have you considered Ibiza?

try Calpe, on the mediterranean, look it up, my kids and girlfriends were there and love it, and they are teens
cheers

Although it's no longer Chic, Benidorm might be a good option. I don't care for the place myself - as it's practically the antithesis of being in Spain - but they have some of Spain's best beaches and beaches lined with bars and loud music pumping left and right. LOTS of hotels to choose from, too, if you're not planning on renting a house.

Saludos, MadridMan

MM .... I don't know what to say ... BENIDORM !! ??? The place is absolutely horrible !! I travelled there with someone that mispent his youth there and even he doesn't like it . 10 minutes drive and you can be in Altea .. Soooo nice .. touristy but classy too . MM , I don't know if you're aware but there is a well known comedy series ( made in the UK ) called 'Benidorm ' . It follows various British people in Benidorm .. some are 'posh' and are horrified , some are drunks , the gay , camp couple .. An older couple that are 'swingers' etc.. It's absolutely hilarious . The barman is a very fit , young guy called Mateo who's always chatting up the girls and his co-barperson is a very bad looking , but good hearted transvestite . It's on DVD and is brilliant . I have only been to Benidorm one time and that will be the last time .
Actually I will mention a good point . Benidorm was the first time I'd tried 'gofres' .. My friend got them from a kiosk in downtown Benidorm . smothered in hot chocolate sauce ... ABSOLUTE HEAVEN ! ------ .

Benidorm IS horrible, true, but they still have the best beaches and dozens of places to "party" along the beach. Not sure where else to recommend except, maybe Mallorca (Mallorca??) where our Irish friend - and onetime message board member - Berry has a small palace. Maybe contact him for suggestions?

Saludos, MadridMan

Do you know that Benidorm has a dedicated police force that patrols the beaches at night to try and curb 'sex on the beach ' .. It is really a shame that Benidorm has this reputation . I remember being by the beach at night ( walking ! ) and thinking how incredible the beach was . Unfortunately , during the day , it is packed like sardines in a can .
Of course many Spanish beaches are packed in high season .. but I remember an English woman ( a teacher from London who has lived in Madrid for some years ) saying that even if you go to a relatively empty beach and set down your towel , a Spanish family will often sit right by you . It seems a cultural thing : The Spanish are more sociable whereas the British ( and Americans )like their 'personal space' . I see myself as being sociable but I DO love my 'personal space' .

exactly that is why I advise Calpe, real beaches, real fun, family area and it is beautiful
http://www.infocostablanca.com/en/l%20calpe.htm

have fun ;my kids love it, and will certainly be back

oh my kids as I call them are 18 twins and 20 yrs old. lol!!!