Benidorm
The Costa Blanca’s tourist capital and the Mediterranean’s equivalent of New York! Like it or dislike it, Benidorm is a must see for everyone, even if it is just so that you can say ‘I’ve been there’! It is one of the easiest places in the world to forget all your troubles, relax and simply do nothing! Over recent years Benidorm has been transformed into a major tourist destination.
Benidorm has two glorious beaches, Poniente and Levante, both of which are backed by beautiful promenades as well as a small marina. The bustling, historic old quarter is well worth a visit and in particular the three plazas of Santa Ana, Castelar and Castell from which there are breathtaking views of both beaches and the impressive skyline. The old town, twice weekly market, and the 'out of town' mall offer the avid shopper more than enough choice. There is an incredible selection of entertainment and excitement for people of all ages, including theme and water parks, cabaret shows, nightclubs and every type of bar you could wish for from sophisticated to Irish. A wide range of restaurants of all nationalities from A La Carte to Spanish tapas and the inevitable English breakfast!
Places of interest and ideas of things to do in Benidorm
- Old Town: characterful narrow streets of the old town with stunning plaza at the top beside the church.
- Promenade: two long beach front promenades.
- Beaches: two fabulous beaches eitherside of the old town.
- Marina: small marina beside old town from where boats depart to Benidorm island and Isla Tabarca.
- Market: large Wednesday and Sunday mornings.
- La Marina: indoor shopping mall with bowling alley.
- Benidorm Palace: live shows with topless dancers.
- Theme and Water Parks: Terra Mitica, Terra Natura, Mundomar and Aqualandia.
- Tram Station: take the tram north to Altea, Gata de Gorgos and Denia or south to Villajoyosa and Alicante.
Ideas of places to twin Benidorm with day or night
- There is more than enough in Benidorm to keep everyone happy for a day or two! Many people spend the entire winter here whilst others choose Benidorm for their two week summer holiday year after year.
- Spend the day relaxing on the beach, then after a siesta party the night away at any of the many venues which offer live music or comedy, for something a little more sophisticated try the Benidorm Palace.
- Spend the day at any of the theme parks, then relax in the evening with a stroll along either of the long beach front promenades.
- Escape for the day and take the tram north to Altea, Gata de Gorgos or Denia or south the Villajoyosa or Alicante to discover more of the delights that the area has to offer.
Places of Interest
1 Benidorm Terra Mitica
N38°33.461 W0°09.382Parking: is in the car park and there is a fixed charge for the day.
From here: enter the park at the payment desks.
Top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here and then place your mouse on the word navigation.
2 Benidorm Terra Natura & Aqua Natura
N38°34.165 W0°08.751Parking: is in the car park and there is a fixed charge for the day.
From here: enter the park at the payment desks.
Top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here.
3 Benidorm Mundomar & Aqualandia
N38°32.527 W0°05.696Parking: is in the car park and is free.
From here: enter either park at its corresponding payment desks.
Mundomar top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here.
Aqualandia top tip: keep a look out for discount vouchers which are often available in the papers, from supermarkets, printed off the web or if you buy your tickets in advance. For the official website and up-to-date opening times and prices click here.
Benidorm Car Park
N38°32.333 W0°07.733Parking: is in underground car park and is charged for by the length of stay.
From here: exit the car park and walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then head down to the Levante beach. Once at the beach looking out to sea turn right for the old town, marina and Poniente beach.
Benidorm Centro Comercial La Marina
N38o32.299 W0o10.596Parking: is in the underground car park and is free.
From here: walk up the stairs into the centre, remember where you parked!
Top tip: for more information about the shops and opening times take a look at the official website.
Benidorm Marina
N38°32.093 W0°07.940Parking: this is the coordinate for the marina, parking is in the underground pay car park and is charged for by length of stay.
From here: exit the car park and walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then head down to the Levante beach. Once at the beach looking out to sea turn right, walk through the old town to the marina.
Top tip: Excursiones Marítimas offer trips to and from the Island of Tabarca. The prices and timetables vary depending on the time of the year, so check the boards and ask at the information hut or take a look at their website. It is normally 25€ for adults and 16€ for children for the return journey which takes about an hour and a half.
Benidorm Market Large Wednesday & Sunday Morning
N38o32.425 W0o06.745Parking: is anywhere you can find a space, check carefully as not all parking is free!
From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market.
Benidorm North End Levante Beach
N38o32.138 W0o07.574Parking: this is the coordinate for the start of the beach beside the old town, parking is in the car park, or anywhere you can find a space, be sure to check if you need to buy a parking ticket first!
From here: walk towards the sea and onto the beach and promenade.
Top tip: parking is very difficult especially during the summer, so you might like to park at the La Marina shopping mall and take a taxi or catch a bus to the beach.
Benidorm Old Town
N38o32.007 W0o07.875Parking: this is the coordinate for the church right in the centre of the old town, for parking use car park.
From here: from the car park walk back along the same road that you drove along to enter the car park, go straight on at the roundabout with the anchor on it and under the bridge to the Plaza de Hispanidad, then turn right to enter the streets of the old town and head uphill!
Benidorm Palace
N38o32.800 W0o05.973Parking: is in the car park.
From here: the Benidorm Palace is right beside you, enjoy your cabaret show!
Top tip: for more information about the shows, tickets and promotions take a look at the official website, it is best to book your tickets in advance.
Benidorm South End Poniente Beach
N38o32.237 W0o08.332Parking: this is the coordinate for the start of the beach beside the old town, parking is in the car park, or anywhere you can find a space, be sure to check if you need to buy a parking ticket first!
From here: walk towards the sea and onto the beach and promenade.
Top tip: parking is very difficult especially during the summer, so you might like to park at the La Marina shopping mall and take a taxi or catch a bus to the beach.
Benidorm Tram Station
N38o32.890 W0o08.026Parking: is in the un-tarmacadam area close to the tram station on the Cv776 and is free, this is the coordinate for the car park.
From here: walk over the tram tracks and turn right to the tram station and buy your ticket.
Top tip: take a look at the official website to find out timetables.
