The Benidorm Cross has been scowling at the city’s bathers since 1962. Many individuals result in these present circumstances summit of the Sierra Helada (or Serra Gelada, in Valencian) to appreciate the best perspective on Benidorm and the surrounding mountains. Yet, aside from the locals, few recollect that it was set up to protest against the authorisation from Franco's government to wear bikinis, and other sinful swimwear, on its beaches.