Visit Benidorm (Spain) – Costa Blanca’s Most Famous Destination!

Why you should visit Benidorm, Costa Blanca’s most famous destination!

Holiday fun for everyone on sunlit sandy beaches beside the Mediterranean Sea!

Benidorm on the Costa Blanca

The Benidorm skyline competes with New York and Dubai, featuring distinctive skyscrapers against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea!

Benidorm is Spain’s top resort featuring miles of golden sands, clear turquoise sea, a mild climate, great theme parks, intrepid watersports, restaurants galore and around-the-clock entertainment for everyone. Great for any age group from tots to teens, thirty-something to seniors, Benidorm is serious international fun and truly cosmopolitan.

There is a massive selection of accommodation in and around the town – campings or holiday apartments, and hotels ranging from cheap and cheerful to five star luxury! The mild climate attracts holidaymakers all year long making Benidorm one of the best winter destinations in Europe.

Playa Levante Beach

Playa Levante is the most popular beach in Europe! Three kilometres of golden sands, meticulously cleaned every night, no litter or beach bugs here, this is civilization! Sea activities include a cable ski attraction, floating raft platform, and the ever-popular pedaloes. There are several children’s play areas on the sand, a beach library, and facilities for the disabled.

The famous Levante promenade is traffic-free and pedestrian friendly, lined by an astonishing variety of lively cafeterias, restaurants and pubs – many with live music and dancing.

It’s a lively all-year-round holiday resort with something for everyone (the perfect place for a budget beach break out of season) with non-stop entertainment, a host of sporting events and musical concerts, and there’s usually some kind of festival going on.

Behind the seafront, you’ll find the Rincon de Loix area where the main hotels are located, gift shops, markets, kiddies’ funfair, mini-golf, and literally hundreds of pocket-friendly pubs (where you can watch live football on Sky Sports TV) as well as restaurants, cafés, bakeries, ice-cream parlours, etc.

With one of the best climates in Europe, this part of the Costa Blanca has the highest average annual temperatures in mainland Spain. Fabulous for a vacation any time of the year, the summers are invariably hot and sunny, while winters are pleasantly mild and warmer than the rest of Europe!

The surrounding countryside is ruggedly beautiful, great for an organized trip, a drive out, for walking, cycling or bikes. In fact, some of the best walks in Alicante Province are within a short drive of Benidorm. Mountains and valleys, almond blossom and orange groves, picturesque towns and villages and dozens of coastal resorts, are all within easy reach.

Benidorm Old Town

Benidorm old town lies between the Levante and Poniente beaches. Once a fishing village, there is a quaint church at the top, and a marvellous lookout point over the beaches and towards the island. The maze of narrow streets are filled with traditional restaurants serving seafood, tapas and cava, paella and sangria.

The leisure harbour is the place to book your sea outings. A cruise around the bay or to neighbouring coastal resorts, trips over to Benidorm Island in a glass-bottom boat, a day excursion to Tabarca Island, private yacht or powerboat hire, jet-ski, parasailing, banana boats, etc. There’s a nautical club and diving school too.

Benidorm Island is a protected marine reserve and a paradise for scuba diving on the Costa Blanca.

Cala de Mal Pas, a sandy cove sheltered by cliffs, directly behind the harbour, and locally known as the oven, is ideal in cooler months for a year-round suntan.

Poniente Beach

The busy beach area in front of the shady Elche ‘Dove’ park is wide and sandy. There’s beach games, senior keep-fit sessions, sun beds and shades, and disabled access facilities.

Three kilometres of immaculate sands and shallow transparent waters, Benidorm’s Poniente beach competes in beauty with Playa Levante, but wins hands-down on peacefulness and quality-time.

Walk a hundred metres along the landscaped, colourful designer promenade and you’ll escape the crowds. There’s always a frontline spot for your sun umbrella on the sands! Once again, there are kiddies’ play areas, a floating raft, life-savers on duty and a Red Cross post for your safety, disabled access facilities, beach volley nets…

The Poniente seafront is great for a stroll, or jogging, and it’s got a cycle path. Restaurants and cafés, line the way.

The Poniente bay ends at the quieter and exclusive La Cala, where you’ll find more restaurants, cocktail bars and cafeterias.

Sierra Helada

Off the tourist track, at the foot of the Sierra Helada cliffs, there are two small coves – Cala Tio Ximo and Cala Almadrava. They are great for scuba diving and snorkeling, or just for a quiet swim, and for naturists.

Between Benidorm and Altea bay, Sierra Helada, one of the most unique parts of the Costa Blanca coast, is a protected ecosystem natural park which encompasses the cliff area and marine reserve. The eight kilometre strenuous walk across the Sierra Helada to Albir lighthouse is worth the effort for the sensational views.

Or you can just walk up to the cross at Punta del Cavall; take your camera, the sunset over Benidorm is an unforgettable picture postcard experience.

Benidorm Entertainment and Theme Parks

Benidorm comes to life at night – discos, clubs, live music venues, pubs, street terraces – karaoke, music, comedy, song and dance! Benidorm Palace is one of the top nightclubs in Europe, with Moulin Rouge style belles and an elegant show with international performers.

Benidorm has some brilliant theme parks which makes it the perfect travel destination for families!

Aqualandia Waterpark… a waterland paradise poised high on the hillside overlooking Benidorm. Do you dare get on one of the highest water chutes in the world? Don’t worry if you’re not adventurous, there are water attractions suitable for all the family, even toddlers!

Mundomar Sea World is next door to Aqualandia sharing the incredible views. Walk along the nature trail to discover the fauna, especially the marine life. Don’t miss the sea lion or dolphin shows!

Terra Mítica translates to Mythical Land, referring to the Mediterranean cultures of the past. Be whisked back centuries into ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece and Iberia… awesome hair-raising fun fair rides with the biggest wooden wild mouse in Europe, wild water rides, children’s and tots mini-version rides; spectacular shows, theme restaurants and entertainment; a river ride through beautiful foliage resembling the Nile, and finish the night watching a fabulous firework display.

Terra Natura and Aqua Natura, two theme parks rolled into one!
A wildlife themed park… Spend the day at Terra Natura, walk the trails, meet the fascinating wildlife from around the world (50 species are in danger of extinction) which include the big cats and elephants, see the ethnic shows, enjoy lunch at a themed restaurant, then cool off at the waterpark

Outdoor Activities

Benidorm offers an extensive variety of watersports including cable ski, kayak, kite surf, parasailing, yachting, scuba diving, waterski, stand up paddle, wakeboard, jet ski, motor boats, fishing, day trips, banana boats and pedaloes!

Kayaking is great for exploring the coastline, discovering hidden corners and the astounding views and reach places others can’t go. Yachts and leisure craft can visit the many harbours in the Alicante coast. The underworld water world is waiting to be explored on organised snorkel and diving excursions.

If you want adventure, look no further! Jump aboard a helicopter for an awesome ride to admire the Benidorm skyline and bay! If you prefer your feet on solid ground, close by you have the choice of three golf courses with stunning views of the Mediterranean, not to mention exclusive five-star hotels with exclusive wellness spa facilities.

Accessible Beaches in Benidorm

This is the Mediterranean, habitually calm seas, virtually no tides, and absence of dangerous currents. Shallow water apt for even the smallest children with parental supervision, areas for the disabled, with water chairs and qualified monitors. Friendly local police foot-patrols and Red Cross launches supervise beach-goers and bathers welfare.

Benidorm beaches have specially adapted facilities for people with reduced mobility.
There are three access points for the disabled with parking spaces, ramps down to the sea, dressing rooms and bathroom, shaded areas with windbreaks, adult and child water chairs, water crutches, lifesavers and a team of monitors ready to help people on the beach, and in the water (according to season).

Levante Beach: C/Murcia; Poniente Beach: Elche Park, and Avd. Mont Benidorm (summer only). Summer times from June to September: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. Rest of the year (except 15 Jan – 14 Feb): 10.30 am to 2.30 pm.
See www.visitbenidorm.es for more info on Accessible Beaches

Benidorm bay is located in Alicante Province (southeast Spain) in a privileged place on the Costa Blanca. Great for weekend breaks, holidays, extended stays, or for living all-year-round. It’s not surprising that generations of holidaymakers have fallen in love with the place, and come back time, and again. My favourite on the beach quote “sun, sand, the sea and me” just describes Benidorm perfectly!

How to Get to Benidorm

• Nearest airport: El Altet, Alicante (58km)
  • Get the Alsa bus from the airport directly to Benidorm, prebook private transfer or shuttle service, or book a taxi.
  • There are car hire kiosks at the airport arrivals hall.
• Access by road via A-7 motorway (exit 64) or N-332 main road.
• TRAM from Alicante City.

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