Benidorm Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal city with a beach, ocean waves, and a mountain with buildings on top.
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, palm trees, and buildings in the background.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower, a curved coastline, and distant mountains.
A coastal cityscape with clear blue waters, a rocky shoreline, and high-rise buildings in the background.
A coastal street with palm trees, a beachside restaurant named 'VIMI', and a 'John's Ice Cream' sign.

Discover the beaches and all the leisure activities the star city of the Costa Blanca has to offer, as one of the main beach destinations in Spain.

Benidorm still holds a good place among the tourist destinations in Spain in spite of the bad reputation of its urban landscape, peppered with skyscrapers. An exceptional climate, clean and well-equipped beaches, options for kids, nightlife and hotels surpassed only by the great capitals all explain why millions of people book their holiday to Benidorm every year.

If what you want is to roll out your towel and sunbathe, go to the long Poniente beach with its family-friendly environment that is slightly less crowded than the popular Levante beach, which stands out not only for its comprehensive facilities, but also for its many leisure and dining options. To avoid the peak season in July and August, it might be a good idea to search for cheap holidays to Benidorm mid-season, taking advantage of its excellent climate.

Families are sure to have fun riding the attractions at the Terra Mítica theme park, enjoying the dolphin performances at the Mundomar sea life centre, or zooming down the water slides at the Aqualandia water park. After a day of fun, there’s nothing better than a walk through the old town up to the Balcony of the Mediterranean, a viewpoint where you can contemplate a magnificent sunset before dining in one of the many restaurants that you’ll find in the city.

If you want to party, you’ll be blown away by the amount of pubs and discos on offer in Benidorm, full of Spaniards and foreigners alike, dancing until dawn. During the day, go for a walk through the Serra Gelada Nature Park and take in the impressive views from its cliffs.

Benidorm is located a little over one sixty miles from Valencia and some thirty-five miles from Alicante airport, with direct bus routes. You can get there by train from Alicante or Valencia, or by bus from the main cities in mainland Spain.

If you’d like to treat yourself to a few days of relaxation and fun, look for package holidays to Benidorm and get ready to experience the Mediterranean in its purest state.

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Where to stay in Benidorm

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Old Town Benidorm

Old Town Benidorm is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Avenida Martinez Alejos and Malpas Beach while you're in town.

Benidorm Centro

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are a few things travellers love about Benidorm Centro. Check out Benidorm City Hall or Avenida Martinez Alejos while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Benidorm Tram Station to get around town.

Levante Beach

While visiting Levante Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Llevant Beach and Festilandia.

Rincón de Loix

If you're spending some time in Rincón de Loix, Casino Mediterraneo Benidorm and La Cruz Benidorm are top sights worth seeing.

Four Points by Sheraton Costa Blanca Resort

Four Points by Sheraton Costa Blanca Resort

4 out of 5
Carretera Benidorm a Finestrat Benidorm Alicante
The price is £81 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£81
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Four Points by Sheraton Costa Blanca Resort
Port Fiesta Park Hotel

Port Fiesta Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Foietes, 4 Benidorm Alicante
The price is £46 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£46
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (325 reviews)
"Terrible noise in the guests and difficult resting properly"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Port Fiesta Park Hotel
Casual Pop Art Hotel by Casual Hoteles

Casual Pop Art Hotel by Casual Hoteles

3 out of 5
Calle San Pedro, 14 Benidorm
The price is £68 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£68
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (445 reviews)
"Breakfast was good. Lovely room with a lovely view. Staff friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Casual Pop Art Hotel by Casual Hoteles
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Climia 2Sleep Apartments

Climia 2Sleep Apartments

2 out of 5
Avenida Martinez Alejos, 3 Benidorm Alicante
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very good! (376 reviews)
"Friendly service.. clean hotel and everything work in order. Wish we had a pool and a gym."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Climia 2Sleep Apartments
Pierre & Vacances Benidorm Horizon

Pierre & Vacances Benidorm Horizon

3 out of 5
Calle Viena n 7 Benidorm Alicante
Stay at this aparthotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Benidorm Palace and Llevant Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (329 reviews)
"Arrived at Pierre & Vacances Benidorm Horizon. For a 3 night break. Had to check in at main hotel to access the apartmen in the other block. The check in process was excellent everything was there for you to understand & acknowledge. We had use of the main pool outdoors & indoors & the gym. The evening ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Pierre & Vacances Benidorm Horizon
Aparthotel BCL Levante Club

Aparthotel BCL Levante Club

3 out of 5
Avenida Estocolmo 8 Benidorm Alicante
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Benidorm. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
"Do not use the air con it is filthy , myself and my girlfriend both has black stuff coming out of our nose from the mould it blew around"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Aparthotel BCL Levante Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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