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City and municipality in Spain
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Benidorm is a seaside city on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante. It has a large Spanish population and a large retired British population. Tree-lined wide avenues give a feeling of space, and there are over a thousand places to eat and drink and watch the town in full swing. The streets offer a very vibrant atmosphere day and night with something to offer visitors of any age group.
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Balcón del Mediterráneo
The rocky outcrop separates the Benidorm coast into beaches, Platja de Peniente and Platja de Levante, each of them 2.5 km long. Once the site of a defensive structure against pirates, today it is a favourite scenic viewpoint.
Iglesia de San Jaime y Santa Ana / Church of St James and St Ana
Built between 1740 and 1780, the church houses the effigy of Mare de Déu del Sofratge (Virgen del Sufragio – 'Virgin of the Suffrage'), the patron saint of Benidorm.
Parque de la Aigüera / Aigüera Park
This elongated park was established in 1990. The Plaça de Bous (Plaza de Toros) is in the northern part.
At 198 m, the tallest building in Benidorm, and the tallest in Spain outside of Madrid, was designed by the Alicante Pérez-Guerras architecture firm. Construction has been riddled with problems, and completed in 2021.
Archaeological site and viewpoint.
Motor Museum
Impressive motor museum on edge of town featuring cars, motorcycles & automotive history arranged mainly in chronological order. Includes several vehicles associated with films/movies. Small cafe.
Playa de Levante / Levante Beach
A 2-km-long Blue Flag Beach.
Playa de Poniente / Poniente Beach
A more sedate Blue Flag beach preferred by locals and families. In 2009 a €13 million promenade was opened, which included a boardwalk at beach level and easier access for wheelchair users.
Playa de Mal Pas / Mal Pas Beach
Cala La Almodrava
Cala Tío Ximo
Playa de Finestrat / Finestrat Beach
A Blue Flag beach in nearby Finestrat.
Family water park.
A Las Vegas-style cabaret and dinner show with seating for more than 2,000 people.
Animal and sealife park.
Among the largest and most-visited theme parks in all of Spain, it can be crowded in the holiday season.
Wildlife and water park.
Parque Natural de la Sierra Helada
The mountain park offers a couple of historic sites and two excellent hiking trails. The Ruta Roja (trail information in Spanish) is an easy walk to the lighthouse at Albir, accessible by the number 10 bus. The walk is about 3 km in length and you do not have to be super fit. You also pass ochre mines on the way.The Ruta Amarilla (trail information in Spanish) is a more strenuous but superb cliff-top walk.
Torre Punta del Cavall
A ruined 16th-century defensive tower.
An Iberian settlement dating from the 3rd to 1st centuries BCE, later occupied by the Romans. The site can be accessed from the southern end of Poniente Beach.
Mirador de la Cruz / Benidorm Cross
Placed by a Catholic mission in 1961 as part of an effort to redeem the city from its sinful reputation. In the succeeding years it has become less of an evangelical and more of a tourist icon. Some great views of the area can be had from this point, and several hiking trails begin here.
Hiking route of high physical demand that allows us to go around and ascend to the summit of Puig Campana (1410 m), the second-highest summit on the Costa Blanca.
A popular Italian restaurant and pizzeria with a large outdoor terrace.
Serves pinchos and raciones, meat, and fish.
Mediterranean cuisine.
Has spaces for tents, campervans and caravans, and bungalows for rent. Has showers with hot water, laundry, outdoor pool (indoor and heated in winter), supermarket, bar with terrace and restaurant.
Has spaces for campervans and caravans, and bungalows for rent. Has showers, laundry, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centre, and restaurant. Pets accepted on request for extra charge.
Can accommodate campervans and caravans, and also has bungalows available for rent. Facilities include showers, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor pool, and supermarket and café. Free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Has spaces for tents, campervans, and caravans, and rents out large tents and cabins. Has showers, laundry, supermarket, cafeteria, and outdoor pool.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, and has large tents, bungalows, and villas available for rent. Facilities include showers and laundry, indoor and outdoor pool, and restaurant.
Has bungalows, glamping suites, plots for motorhomes and caravans and space for tents. Free wifi, supermarket, restaurant, laundry, kids playground and two swimming pools.
Camping Benisol
A small family camping with two swimming pools, gym, and restaurant Chiringuito. Pet-friendly.
Has an onsite restaurant and free Wi-Fi.
Has panoramic view, outdoor pool, fitness centre, nonsmoking rooms, and shuttle service (extra charge). Free Wi-Fi, parking €11/day.
Has outdoor and indoor pools, fitness centre, onsite restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. Parking €18/day.
Facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, nonsmoking rooms, and onsite restaurant. Free Wi-Fi, parking €11/day.
Operates a number of hotels in the centre of Benidorm, in the Levante and Poniente Beach areas.
This three-star hotel served as the filming location for the British sitcom Benidorm. The property includes several pools, a children's play area, restaurants, and bars.
At a height of 186m this is the tallest hotel in Europe. Facilities include a pool, fitness centre and spa, nonsmoking rooms, and onsite bar. Free Wi-Fi, parking €12/day.
Mercado Municipal
The municipal market is a good place for local produce, fish, and meat. There is also a Mercadona supermarket in the building.
Fleamarket
A large market for second-hand items and antiques.
A semi-weekly street market for various goods, with a few vendors of local produce. Also has a few food and drink stands. Parking can be a problem so it's best to arrive early.
Mercadillo de Foietes
A weekly street market for all sorts of goods. Here too it's best to arrive before 10:00 if you want to find a space to park your car.
By rail
Tram Alicante (el Trenet) operates a light rail train connecting all major settlements along the coast between Dénia and Alicante, with the exception of Xàbia.
By bus
By car
Benidorm is close to the autopista A7 and well connected to the rest of Spain via the national motorway network, with both Madrid and Barcelona less than a five-hour drive away.
By bus
Llorente Bus is an excellent local bus service which runs until midnight, and also runs buses to the neighbouring towns of Altea, Finestrat, and Villajoyosa.
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