Blackpool průvodce

Blackpool - introduction

Before the age of cheap flights, the British used to get their cheap thrills in Blackpool. Whereas now the Costa Blanca is the cheapest option for your average family, Blackpool used to be the prime holiday destination and though it went through a period of intense crisis during the second half of the 20th century, it has once again become an important place on the tourist map of the British Isles.

Whether it be its famed national events, such as dance competitions at the Empress Ballroom or the Illuminations, Blackpool has managed to carve out for itself a reputation as the entertainment centre of the English coast. Comedy, dance, light, theatre... Blackpool has a wealth of night time offerings to compliment its golden sandy beach, tower and funfair.

Located on the coast in the north west of England close to the considerably larger Liverpool and Manchester, along side the fact that there are a large amount of hotels and large conference rooms, has meant that the town often serves as a conference venue for large organisations such as trade unions or political parties. It is claimed that there are more hotel beds in Blackpool than the whole of Portugal. Consequently, the town remains a busy place all year round not just during the peak summer months.