IF you fancy heading to Costa del Cheltenham in 2027, look no further.
A little over 1,000 miles away in Benidorm the beer is cheaper, the sun is out, and the big-screen atmosphere is second to none.
Fans get into the Cheltenham spirit in the Benidorm sunshineCredit: Times Media Ltd
Brits enjoying the sun watching Cheltenham races at the Marina Resort in BenidormCredit: Paul Grover
Early-bird offers for Benidorm 2027
Forget the umbrellas and the mud of Gloucestershire; the real roar of the 2027 is heading to the Mediterranean.
fans from the UK are increasingly trading the Cotswolds for the Costa Blanca, turning Benidorm into a vibrant Costa del Cheltenham.
Hotel bookings soared an incredible 225 per cent for 2026 and it’s become a hotter ticket than itself.
While traditionalists at the racecourse face the prospect of £7.50 pints of and hour-long queues for the loos, the smart money is heading to the Costa Blanca.
Join the Benidorm party in 2027
As well as forking out £7.50 for a Guinness in Cheltenham, burgers cost £12, and a ticket for the day will be somewhere between £47 and £180.
But in Benidorm, it’s £1.70 for a pint, burgers are around £6 and entry to most of the bars are free – and many have jumbo screens showing every single race.
If you are a paying punter, many feel that they are now being priced out of Cheltenham and many other big race days as prices continue to soar under the crisis.
Lucy Young, known on social media as The Benidorm Enthusisast, says the trip is a “no-brainer” for cost-conscious Brits.
She said: “You can probably do the four days here in Benidorm with flights, accommodation and booze spends for what it costs you to attend one day at the actual Cheltenham Festival.
“And you’ve got a much better chance of some good weather here — it’s a no-brainer for many.”
Travel experts estimate that up to 40,000 Brits flew out to Benidorm for the 2026 Festival.
And that number is expected to grow again in 2027.
But don’t worry – because our travel partners have come up with a couple of Benidorm bankers.
Getting to Cheltenham in March is proving to costly for many BritsCredit: Getty
Brits are swapping Cheltenham for the Spanish sunshine in BenidormCredit: Getty
Don’t leave it for a photo finish – book now for 2027.
You can head to the iconic Sol Pelicanos Ocas — the very hotel made famous by the TV show Benidorm — for five nights of all-inclusive bliss starting at just £439 per person.
😎 15 March 2027 | 🌙 – 5 nights | ✅ All-Inclusive | 💸 From only £439pp — BOOK HERE
Why not treat yourself to seven nights at the Sol Pelicanos Ocas and get more more of the all-inclusive treatment from £590 per person?
😎 13 March 2027 | 🌙 7 nights | ✅ All-Inclusive | 💸 From only £590pp — BOOK HERE
Or why not opt for the Hotel Rio Park if you fancy a longer stay. TUI is offering a seven-night full-board package starting with prices from £650 per person.
😎 13 March 2027 | 🌙 7 nights | ✅ Full-board | 💸 From only £650pp — BOOK HERE
Or try the 4* Gran Hotel Bali for five nights all-inclusive including flights, starting at just £319 per person.
😎 15 March 2027 | 🌙 – 5 nights | ✅ All-Inclusive | 💸 From only £319pp — BOOK HERE
Brits are said to make up over 40 per cent of all visitors to Benidorm, with over 773,000 staying in official accommodation between January and September 2025.
That number is only going to rise as Benidorm becomes the new go-to destination for sport-mad, boozy Brits.
The season in 2026 is bound to be a cracker, and we have deals to help you see it all.
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And we have ticket and hotel deals for and in 2026.
* Prices correct at the time of publication.
Benidorm is everyone's favourite
IF you fancy Costa del Cheltenham in 2027, look no further.
A little over 1,000 miles away in Benidorm the beer is cheaper, the sun is out, and the big-screen atmosphere is second to none.
Our travel partners have come up with a couple of Benidorm bankers for 2027.
You can head to the iconic Sol Pelicanos Ocas — the very hotel made famous by the TV show Benidorm — for five nights of all-inclusive bliss starting at just £439 per person.
😎 15 March 2027 | 🌙 5 nights | ✅ All-Inclusive | 💸 From only £439pp — BOOK HERE
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Or treat yourself to seven nights at the Sol Pelicanos Ocas and get more more of the all-inclusive treatment from £590 per person
😎 13 March 2027 | 🌙 7 nights | ✅ All-Inclusive | 💸 From only £590pp — BOOK HERE
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Try the 4* Gran Hotel Bali for five nights all-inclusive including flights, starting at just £319 per person.
😎 15 March 2027 | 🌙 5 nights | ✅ All-Inclusive | 💸 From only £319pp — BOOK HERE
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Or why not opt for the Hotel Rio Park if you fancy a longer stay. TUI is offering a seven-night full-board package starting with prices from £650 per person.
😎 13 March 2027 | 🌙 7 nights | ✅ Full-board | 💸 From only £650pp — BOOK HERE
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