Benissa
Benissa is the oldest and prettiest of the inland towns of the area. In the late 1980s and 1990s the local authorities started to rescue the historical part of the town from gradual decay. They did a magnificent job restoring the town's splendid 17th and 18th century town houses, so taking a stroll around Benissa's perfectly conserved Historic Centre is a true pleasure. Ironwork balconies and heraldic shields decorate the historic buildings that line the narrow streets of the town. The parish church which is dedicated to Puríssima Xiqueta, the Town Hall, the old Council rooms, the house of Juan Vines and the Franciscan Monastery are just s few of the historic buildings which are worth a look.
Although Benissa is located inland, it also has 4 kilometres of beautiful coastline just 10 kilometres away. The Cala de la Fustera is the best to visit as it has the largest car park! The small beach is sandwich between cliffs along which is a great coastal walking path.
Places of interest and ideas of things to do in Benissa
- Old Town: take a wander around the characterful streets.
- Church: beautiful church in the heart of the historic quarter.
- Market: medium Saturday morning.
- Beach: small beach.
Ideas of places to twin Benissa with day or night
- Visit Benissa on a Saturday morning to enjoy the lively market in the streets beside the impressive parish church. Make the 6 kilometre drive to the coast and take a walk along the stunning coastal path from Cala de la Fustera.
- Take a stroll around the impressive historic quarter of Benissa and relax with a morning coffee, then head to seafront at Calpe with its long promenade and many fish restaurants. day of tradition and culture.
- Spend the morning wandering in and out of the antique and wicker shops in nearby Gata de Gorgos, after a filling menu del dia explore the beautifully restored historic part of Benissa.
Places of Interest
Benissa Beach Cala de la Fustera
N38o39.883 E0o05.238Parking: is in the car park area and is free
From here: walk down onto the small beach.
Top tip: the marked coastal path is a specially designed eco trail. There are two walks from here, both of which start from the tourist office on the beach and take about one and a half hours. Click here to download the pdf for more information.
Benissa Car Park 1
N38o42.021 E0o03.081Parking: is on unpaved parking area and is free.
From here: exit the car park and turn left, walk downhill and follow the road as it bends to the left past the town hall (ajuntament), enter the historic centre and explore.
Benissa Market Medium Saturday Morning
N38o42.927 E0o03.030Parking: the coordinate is for the market, for parking use car park 1 as the market is held on car park 2!
From here: exit the car park and turn left, walk downhill and follow the road as it bends to the left past the town hall (ajuntament), enter the historic centre and continue straight ahead to the church following all the shopping trolleys!
Benissa Pay Car Park 2
N38o42.927 E0o03.030Parking: is in the car park and is charged for by length of stay.
From here: the car park is right in the heart of the historic quarter.
