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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Benidorm Centro

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

Old Town Benidorm

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

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 £170 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£170
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (564 reviews)
"The perfect hotel to base yourself to access the local parks. Free entry to Terra Mitica too. We’re looking forward to our next visit there."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Costa Blanca Resort
Hotel Primavera Park **** Superior

Hotel Primavera Park **** Superior

4.5 out of 5
C/ Primavera 4 Benidorm Alicante
Stay at this luxury hotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Primavera Park **** Superior
 Hotel Rosamar Benidorm

Hotel Rosamar Benidorm

4 out of 5
Avinguda Derramador, 6 Benidorm Alicante
The price is £201 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£201
per night
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Benidorm. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 bars/lounges and free water park access. Popular attractions Llevant Beach and Benidorm Palace ...
8/10 Very good! (130 reviews)
"The snack bar. Firstly Hygiene standards. I watched on multiple days, chefs using the same gloves to serve cooked foods and handle raw foods. On one occasion the chef dropped an entire kebab on the floor. Waited 5 mins then applied said dropped kebab onto the machine. A few from our group were sick ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Hotel Rosamar Benidorm
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! (369 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Climia 2Sleep Apartments
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! (287 reviews)
"Decent budget hotel. Good air-conditioning in each room."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Aparthotel BCL Levante Club
Apartamentos Flats Friends Atlantida

Apartamentos Flats Friends Atlantida

3 out of 5
Calle San Pedro, 22 Benidorm Alicante
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Benidorm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"Reception/check in staff were excellent. Location was great. In desperate need of updating but it was clean with comfortable beds and a powerful shower. Plus the AC was so welcome."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Apartamentos Flats Friends Atlantida
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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