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First ever package holiday for Cheltenham launched in Benidorm - and it costs the same

On the Beach has launched the world's first Cheltenham Festival package holiday, letting racing fans watch every race live on giant screens from a poolside in Benidorm for just 330

[CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Ben Jones riding Ma Shantou (red) clear the last to win The Pertemps Network Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse on January 24, 2026 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)]

Better than a beach(Image: Alan Crowhurst, Getty Images)

The world's first Cheltenham Festival Package Holiday has been revealed, offering racing enthusiasts the opportunity to watch every race live on enormous screens from a poolside in Benidorm.

Booking figures reveal a 22% increase in punters jetting abroad during Cheltenham week over the past two years, with 2026 poised to be the biggest year yet for experiencing the festival overseas.

For 330, the same price as a four-day Cheltenham ticket and merely two pints daily, enthusiasts can secure flights, a five-night break, unlimited grub and beverages and watch every race broadcast live on enormous screens beside the pool, thanks to On The Beach.

[View of the city of Benidorm, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.]

Lovely stuff(Image: JESUSDEFUENSANTA via Getty Images)

The two participating hotels Magic Aqua Rock Gardens and Villa Espaa will screen every single race, ensuring devotees don't miss a moment, even whilst lounging on an inflatable.

Zoe Harris, Chief Customer Officer at On the Beach, remarked: "Let's be honest, this is a total no-brainer. You can either stand shoulder-to-shoulder in Gloucestershire, wrapped in four layers, paying nearly eight quid a pint or you can be sitting in a pool in Benidorm, sunshine guaranteed, drink in hand, watching every race on huge screens.

"You get the racing, the atmosphere, the Guinness, just without the queues, the mud or the misery. While everyone else is battling gloomy weather and packed enclosures, our customers will be backing winners from the pool. When it comes to Cheltenham, this first ever Cheltenham Festival package holiday wins by a clear length."

Option 1: On the Beach

• Return flights to Benidorm
• Five nights at a four-star all-inclusive resort
• Unlimited food and drink
• Every Cheltenham race shown live on multiple giant screens
• Sunshine included
• Total Cost: 330

Option 2: Cheltenham Festival

• Four days' entry
• 2 pints a day
• No food included
• Watch races trackside
• Dodgy British weather
• Total Cost: 330

A five night, all-inclusive stay at the Magic Aqua Rock Gardens in Benidorm, including flights departing from London Stansted on Monday, March 9 costs just 330pp, while a five night, all-inclusive stay at the Villa Espaa in Benidorm, including flights departing from London Stansted costs just 335pp.

If you fancy venturing out into the city as well, Benidorm's renowned British pubs turn into racing headquarters, complete with massive screens, dedicated betting areas, and pints that cost less than a racecard.

As well as securing a brilliant deal, On the Beach is giving all bookers of these holidays complimentary 1GB of mobile data to use while they soak up the sun watching the racing. For further information about On the Beach's perk offering or to browse holidays, click here.

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