Its name derives from Assamese Uma, another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva; and ananda, which translates to "joy". A British officer named the island Peacock Island for its structure, which he thought resembled the splayed feathers of a peacock.
The island gets its name from its free-roaming peacocks, which can be found all over the island. Besides the peacocks, some water buffaloes also live on the island, acting as natural lawnmowers.
The British named the island Peacock Island for its structure. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva created the island for his wife Parvati's happiness and pleasure. Shiva is said to have resided here in the form of Bhayananda.
What is the story behind the Peacock Island in Benidorm?
Legend has it that the island was hacked out of the Puig Campana – the mountain overlooking Benidorm – by a giant with his sword. The rock crashed down the mountainside and splashed into the bay to form the island.
Nothing there even the peacocks have left. The boat trip is the best bit. The island itself is just a rock in the sea, rocky paths and dive bombing seagulls!
Well, it's simply named Benidorm Island, though it is also referred to as the Benidorm Islet and is known as “the island of journalists” (we'll tell you why in this article). It's a small piece of land with significant environmental, scenic, and ecological interest.
According to the legend the Giant Roldán broke the top of Puig Campana mountain with his sword and the piece of the mountain that fell into the sea is Benidorm island. Human presence on the island dates back to Neolithic times, about 7.000 years ago.
A few miles from shore is an uninhabited island known as Benidorm Island or Peacock Island (due to previously having a peacock enclosure) which provides a dramatic centrepiece to the seascape.
Intempo is a 47-floor, 187-metre-high skyscraper building in Benidorm, Spain. The design of the building was officially presented on 19 January 2006 and work began in 2007.
Umananda Island (from Assamese Uma, another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva; and ananda, "happiness") is the smallest river island in the midst of river Brahmaputra flowing through the city of Guwahati in Assam, a state in northeast India. The British named the island Peacock Island for its shape.
Umananda Devaloi (Pron: ˈʊməˌnændə ˈdeɪvəˌlɔɪ) is a Shiva temple located on the Umananda Island (Peacock Island) in the middle of the river Brahmaputra, Assam. Brahmaputra just opposite the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup or the Kachari Ghat in Guwahati.
The history of Benidorm Island mixes reality and fantasy. In its time it was also called “Isla de los Pavos Reales”, but today these animals have practically disappeared from the area. Since 2005 it belongs to the Natural Park of Serra Gelada.
The name Jerusalem means city of peace and Benidorm means sleep well. Are there other similarly ironic place names? "BENIDORM" doesn't mean dormir bien. It comes from the Arabic word "Beni" (meaning "sons of"), like a lot of other villages in Valencia (Benitachell, Benimuslin, Beniarres).
Its name derives from Assamese Uma, another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva; and ananda, which translates to "joy". A British officer named the island Peacock Island for its structure, which he thought resembled the splayed feathers of a peacock.
Most days of the week, tourists can take boat trips from the mainland to visit the island. Benidorm Island was once known as Peacock Island (Valencian: Illa dels Paons; Spanish: Isla de los Pavos Reales). However, the island is no longer populated by peacocks.
Puig Campana (Valencian: [ˈputʃ kamˈpana]; Spanish: [ˈputʃ kamˈpana]; literally translated in English as "Bell Peak") is a mountain forming part of the Prebaetic System in the southeast of Spain.
The Plaza del Castell, as it is called today, is the end point of a network of narrow, pedestrianised streets. Between these streets, you can find the parish church of San Jaime and its viewpoint.
The island is home to several species of birds, including European storm petrels, peregrine falcons and Sardinian warblers, amongst others. In 1834, the island served as a refuge for various families from Benidorm and neighbouring town Villajoyosa, who were escaping an outbreak of cholera.
In Benidorm, Calle Gerona is where most of the nightlife action happens. However, young people will also find themselves being pulled towards Avenida Comunitat Valenciana – an industrial road heading away from the town centre, which is where all of the superclubs are located.
The 'English Square' (Plaza de Majorca in Spanish) is a popular area in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, famous for its high concentration of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
This volcanic boulder, known as Penon de Ifach (rock of Ifach) towers to over 335m and is the largest rock in Mediterranean. It resembles the rock of Gibraltar, situated further south, so much that the Phoenicians gave it the name of the Northern Rock in order to differentiate it.
Hi everyone, as you all know Morgan Tavern is also known in England as the famous "Neptunes Bar" from the series Benidorm, Crissy Rock has appeared many times in Morgan Tavern as one of our top shows.
