Details for Benidorm
Benidorm is located on the Costa Blanca on the shores of the Mediterranean. With its exceptional micro-climate visitors can enjoy sunshine and pristine beaches all year round. Even in the cooler months, the water temperature remains constant and suitable for swimming. The wide variety of facilities available, safe shallow waters, fine golden sand and scrupulous cleaning, make them some of the best local beaches on this coastline. The viewing point of Benidorm, which overlooks the town's bay, has earned its name, 'the Mediterranean Balcony', where nature enchants with wonderful panoramic views: the island, three of the five beaches, the horizon and borders of the town. The reflection of the sun on the sea stirs feelings of warmth and well-being, which will relax and motivate you to continue to discover what Benidorm has to offer. The resort’s excellent value for money and the variety of accommodation, entertainment, shopping, sport and dining, is ideal for all age groups. Its facilities are specially designed to meet the needs of our visitors. High-quality hotels are constantly being improved and updated and are complemented by ten campsites and numerous holiday apartments. Benidorm offers a wealth of leisure services with all kinds of shops (fashion, footwear, accessories, gifts, crafts); night and day entertainment; sports; local and international gastronomy; five major theme parks, and fun for all ages. Benidorm is a compact town, easy to get around and with everything close at hand. There are large public areas for recreation and a leisurely stroll: Levante beach promenade, Poniente beach promenade, Elche Park, Aigüera Park, Serra Helada Nature Park and its beaches. Due to its privileged position and great variety of landscapes with contrasts of coast and mountain, there are places of spectacular beauty to visit within just a few kilometres of Benidorm.
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Most shops and shopping centres are open from Monday to Saturday from around 9am or 10am until 2pm and then from around 4pm until 9pm, although some larger shops remain open throughout the day for example the big supermarket chains. Some stores are open on Sundays too.
Aqua Natura
Aqua Natura
Aqua Natura has over 1000m of vertiginous slides, a wave pool, solarium, Spa and special swimming areas for children of different ages. There are five large sections here: the Zorba beach pool, the water slides, the kid’s pool, the lighthouse breakwater and the Spa-Sun Deck. Ideal for a day out for the whole family with fun and guaranteed excitement.
Aqualandia
Aqualandia
Aqualandia is the largest water park in Europe and is ideal for all ages. Experience the Niagara, slides, zig-zags, lagoon, black-hole, wave pools, adventureland for children, shows ... and much more! When the hunger kicks in there are several self-service restaurants, snack bar, barbecue, pizzeria, burgers and different kiosks to choose from.
Benidorm Circus
Benidorm Circus
The traditional circus with animals has been replaced with new ideas. Benidorm Circus combines live music with fantasy, magic and comedy, a show that is put together with performances of jugglers, trapeze artists, magicians, contortionists, clowns...like in "Le Cirque du Soleil".
Boat trips
Boat trips
Boat trip to the Island: A visit to the Island of Benidorm, which is part of the terrestrial and maritime "Sierra Helada" Natural Park, where you will be able to watch the sea bed from the glass bottom boats, Aquario and Aquascope. Costa Panorama: One hour coastal mini cruise to Calpe fishing harbour, where you will be able to enjoy the awesome views of the cliffs of the "Sierra Helada", the beach of "El Albir" and the beautiful village of Altea. Boat trip to Tabarca: boat trip lasting 1,15 h to the only inhabited island of the Region of Valencia. Depending on the season, you can also visit the town of Alicante. Excursionesbenidorm.com office:
Bus tours
Bus tours
This old-fashioned tram style bus travels around the town and passes some of the most important tourist attractions in Benidorm. You can hop on and off at any of the bus stops as many times as you want during the day, allowing you to explore each area in your own time. They provide audio system in 8 different languages and the tour takes about one hour.
El Castell de Guadalest
El Castell de Guadalest
El Castell de Guadalest is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Having a strolling through the streets of the village is a real pleasure. San José Castle, Orduña house, the bell tower and the unusual museums will attract your attention. If you like walking in the mountains, El Castell de Guadalest is the perfect place to be in contact with nature and if you are a gastronomy lover, our restaurants offer a combination of traditional dishes and the latest innovations.
Mundomar
Mundomar
Mundomar is a complete marine and exotic animal park. Flamingos, parrots, dolphins combined with spectacular performances, restaurants, picnic areas and a fabulous viewing point for unforgettable experiences! Don´t miss out the dolphin show that includes acrobatics and dizzying jumps. At the end of the show, you will get the chance to have your picture taken with a dolphin.
Segway tour
Segway tour
A fun way to explore the city is this guided tour on a Segway that last for two hours. Before the tour starts, everyone will first do a training course with the qualified guide / instructor. The tours are leaving from Parking Benidorm Palace, next to Circus Benidorm in the morning and in the afternoon. It works all year long. Be aware that booking is needed.
Ducado Restaurant
Ducado Restaurant
Located in one of the best and most tourist areas of Benidorm, just five minutes from Levante Beach, offers its customers a varied and tasty cuisine that combines the best of traditional Mediterranean cuisine with the best products. They are specialised in rice dishes, meats and fish.
Esturion Restaurant
Esturion Restaurant
Since 1989, Esturion Restaurant has been serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine including paellas, fish, meats, seafood dishes and other specialities. Finish your dinner with a homemade dessert like a cheesecake, tiramisu or rice pudding. Also providing live music and karaoke during dinner time.
Jardín Mediterráneo Restaurant
Jardín Mediterráneo Restaurant
With a beachfront location, the Levante, Jardín Mediterráneo Restaurant is the ideal place to have dinner while enjoying the magnificent views. Here you can relish the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients. The prices are higher but the location, the service and the food make it worth it.
La Cava Aragonesa
La Cava Aragonesa
Family business located in the old town of Benidorm, in the area known as the Cava Area. It was one of the first businesses to settle in this area. The restaurant offers a distinct and unique style based on pinchos and tapas and a seven hundred wine list.
La Falua
La Falua
A modern restaurant that specializing in the Mediterranean kitchen including on the international. From the menu you can choose innovated and fashionable culinary dishes or traditional Spanish cuisine like paella. With your dinner, pick a glass of wine, some of the finest wines of famous vineyards from the different provinces of Spain are kept here.
La Tapería Aurrera
La Tapería Aurrera
Opened in late 2010, la Taperia offers a modern menu with tapas and pinchos (skewers) as small works of art, as well as meats and fish. They also have an extensive list of beers chosen among the most popular in the world, and of course, a varied selection of wines.
Pizzeria Duomo
Pizzeria Duomo
Located in the old town of Benidorm, Pizzeria Duomo as the name indicates serves Italian food, but also French and Spanish cuisine. Fresh pasta dishes, pizzas, rib eye steak etc. are only a few examples of the dishes you will find on the menu. After dinner treat yourself with a home-made desserts such as crepes, tiramisu, fresh fruit sorbets, etc.
Pizzeria Va Bene
Pizzeria Va Bene
A small stylish Italian restaurant, situated next to Levante Beach Promenade. Excellent cuisine is offered here such as pastas, salads, meats, fish and pizzas and it is all served in a friendly and cosy atmosphere. At the weekends and during fiesta it can get crowded, so a reservation is good to make.
Cafeteria El Castell
Cafeteria El Castell
Placa del Castell has a beautiful balcony and viewpoint in the Old Town and it is here Cafeteria El Castell is located making it a great place to have a relaxing break while watching the amazing scenery over Benidorm. The menu offers everything from food to cocktails, coffee, chocolate drinks and ice creams.
Chocolatería Valor
Chocolatería Valor
As the name indicates, this is the place to go if you love chocolate! Chocolatería Valor has several locations in Spain and one of them is on Calle Lepanto in Benidorm. Here you can enjoy a wide range of high quality chocolate which is served in many ways. Everything from hot chocolate with Spanish Churros to chocolate crushed ice, chocolate fondue and homemade ice creams are on their menu.
Florentine Salón de Te
Florentine Salón de Te
Florentine, an old-world charm coffee-shop that brings you back to the thirties, with decorations from a bygone era. If you like cakes, you have come to the right place, they serve beautiful cakes with different fillings including pastries and tarts together with coffee or tea.
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio is a café, pizzeria, and an Italian ice cream parlour, ideally located on Avinguda Alcoi, thus offering a lovely view over the beach. Cool down with some of their yummy flavours of ice cream or just grab a cup of coffee and cake. If you are feeling extra hungry, they also serve pizza and pasta dishes, too.
Simply delicious
Simply delicious
A charming and cute café where visitors will be meet by friendly and helpful staff. If you have a sweet-tooth, do not worry they have plenty of options such as cakes, cup cakes, pies and pastries including food if the hunger kicks in. Gluten free cake is also on the menu. Pop in for an afternoon tea or just relax with a cup of strong coffee.
Benidorm Palace
Benidorm Palace
Magic, dancing, singing and comics, enjoy a world-class show at Benidorm Palace where some of the best international dancers and artists entertain and delight their audience for over two hours. There is also the possibility of dining and drinking during the course of the evening.
Daytona Rock Bar
Daytona Rock Bar
Daytona Rock bar is situated on the seafront of Levante beach. The bar has a biker theme and the clients tend to be a mix of Spanish and foreigners. At night time, the atmosphere is buzzing in the bar and there is very often live music, which attracts a great crowd. During the morning it is much more relaxed and you can have a drink while enjoying some good music and the views of the beach and sea.
Jokers
Jokers
Jokers is a sports/cabaret/disco bar in the new town of Benidorm with a vibrant and a electric atmosphere. It has a large outside garden/terrace and inside there is a small dance floor area, stage and some seating. In the winter, the bar changes to part cabaret.
KU Discoteca Benidorm
KU Discoteca Benidorm
The KU Discoteca is a well-known entertainment club in the centre of Benidorm. The thing which makes KU stand out from the rest of the nightclubs in the city, is the level of DJ’s that play here during the summer months. Names such as Roger Sanchez, Judge Jules, Bob Sinclair and even Todd Terry, plus the crème de la crème of the most talented national DJ’s.
KU Lounge café
KU Lounge café
Luxury sofa’s and an ambiance that makes you feel that you don’t want to leave. A beautiful setting overlooking the wonderful golden beach of Levante. Tables available on the terrace where you can have a drink and enjoy the great view. From 10am to 5pm they serve food such as salads, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches.
Moon Beach
Moon Beach
Moon Beach is a plush, stylish and modern bar with a comfortable lounge area inside with sofas, where you can relax and enjoy a drink. The bar has a DJ booth and offers a mix of cool house and funky sounds. There is a terrace area outside with fantastic views of Levante beach and the sea.
Sinatras
Sinatras
Sinatras is a very popular venue in the new town of Benidorm, which offers a combination of a disco, live music and cabaret. There’s a wide selection of live acts on offer and disco until late with some of the greats resident DJs who will keep you dancing into the early hours. There is an exterior terrace where drinks are served.
Ale Hop
Ale Hop
Ale Hop, a popular Spanish chain of shops with several locations in Benidorm, selling funky gizmos and gadgets. A fun and original shop where to buy gift items, decorations, accessories and other things for reasonable prices. Items such as quirky key chains, toys, hats, wallets, hand bags, sunglasses, cushions, jewellery, magnets, jewellery's notebooks, and more are stocked here.
Benidorm Indoor Market
Benidorm Indoor Market
Find some bargain at this popular indoor market that boasts a wide variety of goods and food such as clothes, accessories, electronics, toys, jewellery, gifts and local farm produce. They also offer local and international merchandise. This market is a great mix of both British and Spanish vendors selling typically Spanish and British items among other things.
Benidorm Old Town
Benidorm Old Town
Old Town does not lack in shopping options, in fact some of the most popular shops in the city can be found in the pedestrianised Old Town district called Avenida Martinez Alejos. Head over to Passaig de la Carretera where the shops are well stocked with shoes, jewellery and leather goods. Another main and popular street in the Old Town is the Gambo street where you will find jewellery, clothes and so much more.
El Cisne market
El Cisne market
This typical antiques market is located in the N-332 Km. 124 near the campsite Benisol, only 15 minutes outside Benidorm. It is celebrated on Saturday and Sunday mornings (8am to 13:30pm approx.) where, in addition, you will be able to enjoy live jazz music by various groups that enliven your visit to the market. Here, the market stalls provide everything from artwork to arts and crafts, second-hand clothing, books, jewellery, and more.
El Pueblo market
El Pueblo market
“El Pueblo” Market is located on Avenida de L'Admirall Bernat de Sarria next to Hotel Servigroup Pueblo in the town centre. It is held every Wednesday and Sunday morning all year round (8am to 13:30 pm approx.). A great mix of Spanish goods, clothes, handbags, shoes, souvenirs, gifts and snacks are offered from the market stands.
Foietes market
Foietes market
One popular market is the Foietes market, located next to Foietes Sports Centre in the district to the north of the Centre. It takes place on Wednesday morning (8am to 13:30pm approx.). Here you will find a good selection of locally produced fruits, vegetables including crafts, Spanish products and clothes.
La Marina Shopping Centre
La Marina Shopping Centre
Located in the commercial area of Finestrat, approximately 11 minutes from Benidorm. Shopping Center La Marina is one of the biggest shopping centres in the Costa Blanca region and with its four floors you will not only find a wide variety of stores selling clothes, designer items, sportswear, toys, accessorises, shoes and more but also food court, snack bars, cinema and bowling alley. If you are travelling with kids do not miss out the top floor with 4000m2 of fun attractions for children that includes bouncy castles, mini golf, an assault course, karts and a princess’s castle. Stores such as C&A, Benetton, Mango, Zara, H&M, Massimo Dutti, Guess, Desigual, Swarovski, Pandora, Primichi, Mayoral, Stradivarius, Tous, Macson and more are all housed at La Marina.
Rincon de Loix districts
Rincon de Loix districts
Rincon de Loix districts is the most new and modern part of Benidorm and home to some of the city’s top fashion boutiques, supermarkets, gifts and souvenir shops. Here you will find plenty of small boutiques including an indoor market. When feeling hungry there are quality restaurants and fast food premises to choose from.
Best Time to Visit
Best Time to Visit
One of the initial attractions of Benidorm was its location, on the Mediterranean coast, opposite a beautiful bay which is split into two by the rocky tip of the old castle and facing south. All the other sides were protected from the cold Northern winds of Levante and the cold northern winds by mountain ranges, so the microclimate, especially in spring, winter or autumn, is very mild, with considerably higher temperatures than along the rest of the coast. The sea water is also warm enough to bathe all year round. If you are looking for the warmest time to visit Benidorm, then the hottest months are August, July and September when temperatures reach up to around 30°C. Travel in spring and autumn to Benidorm is enjoyable too, with average temperatures of 20°C.
Passport & Visa
Passport & Visa
Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Spain, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.
Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)
Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) sits just 60 kilometres southwest of Benidorm, offering multiple transport options to the coast. The quickest route is the direct ALSA bus to Benidorm’s bus station (45 minutes; tickets available online). For those heading to Alicante city first, bus line C-6 runs year-round to the city centre, connecting at Alfonso X El Sabio or Plaza de los Luceros with the TRAM network. The TRAM light rail provides a scenic (if slower) coastal route to Benidorm, with stops at key towns along the Costa Blanca. Taxis are available outside both terminals. Confirm fixed rates to Benidorm (~€80-100) at the arrivals desk before departure. If you are driving, note that the AP-7 toll motorway shaves 15 minutes off the journey compared to the N-332 coastal road.
Public Transport
Public Transport
Benidorm is located in the Valencia Region and in the province of Alicante, 38km from Alicante and 106 km from Valencia. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Mediterranean and has excellent connection with the rest of Spain and other countries for easy access. By road, Benidorm is well situated on the Mediterranean coast right by the AP7 motorway and the national road N332 which connect the Mediterranean coastline from north to south, so that visitors travelling by car or scheduled bus service can reach the resort with ease. There are connections with most national and European cities. Train connections are also available via the city of Alicante. The nearest airport is Alicante International airport, just 60 km away served by numerous airlines daily. There are also ports in Alicante, Altea and Villajoyosa should one wish to reach Benidorm by boat. When travelling within the city there is the local bus run by Llorente Bus. When it comes to tickets there are several options to choose from such as single ticket, tourist cards of 24 hours and 72 hours. Tickets can be bought on the bus, in the town halls, Benidorm Card 1 Day or 3 Days only in the bus lines 20 or 30.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxis are readily available through the resort. Taxis can be called from establishments or you can get a taxi from one of the numerous taxi ranks dotted around the resort. Taxis are regulated and equipped with meters. Radiotaxi Benidorm: +34 96 586 18 18
Electricity
Electricity
Standard voltage is 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. Electrical appliances from the US require a transformer and an adaptor. From the UK adaptor only. Plugs are two-pin and adaptors are available at any hardware store.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacies are called “Farmacias” and have a green cross displayed outside. Duty chemist are available outside normal opening hours, details of which will be posted on the door. One 24 hours chemist is Farmacia Europa 24h Benidorm.
Post
Post
The post office in Spain is called Correos.
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