Spain · City Guide
Benidorm
Benidorm is Spain's most famous resort destination on the Costa Blanca, combining beautiful crescents of beach, a striking modern skyline, excellent theme parks and a year-round tourism infrastructure. The old town provides an authentic Spanish neighbourhood above the beach and the surrounding countryside offers excellent hiking and wine country.
Elect's take
"Benidorm has a confidence in what it is that I find rather refreshing. The beaches are genuinely beautiful and the combination of old town atmosphere and modern resort amenities creates a destination that delivers on its own terms."
The twin beaches of Playa de Levante and Playa de Poniente are both genuinely beautiful with clear Mediterranean water. The old town of Benidorm provides an authentic Spanish neighbourhood with excellent tapas bars. Terra Mítica theme park and Aqualandia water park provide outstanding family entertainment. The Sierra Helada nature reserve provides beautiful coastal walking above the resort.
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Playa de Levante
One of the most beautiful urban beaches in Spain with clear Mediterranean water.
Playa de Poniente
The quieter of Benidorm's two magnificent beaches with outstanding sunset views.
Old Town
An authentic Spanish neighbourhood of tapas bars and restaurants above the beach.
Sierra Helada
A beautiful coastal nature reserve with outstanding hiking above the resort.
Theme Parks
Terra Mítica and Aqualandia providing outstanding family entertainment.
Skyline
One of Spain's most distinctive modern urban skylines above the Mediterranean.
