By Laura Kemp • Updated: 12 Jul 2023 • 13:15
The best Benidorm travel guide. Image: Shutterstock.com/Serjunco
Known for its nightlife, the beautiful coastal destination of Benidorm has plenty more than bars on offer for single people, couples, families, and retirees who are holidaying in Spain. If you think there might be a Spanish vacation in your future, taking some time to learn Spanish will absolutely help you get the most out of your trip.
Whether you are looking to see the local Spanish culture, make friends with fellow expats, relax on the beautiful Mediterranean beaches or bring out your adventurous side in one of the warmest areas in Spain, travelling to Benidorm will not disappoint.
If you are planning a trip to Benidorm, the Euro Weekly News has put together this travel guide to everything from the best beaches, hotels, restaurants and the weather.
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Where is Benidorm? Benidorm is a town and municipality in the province of Alicante, Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
Languages spoken: Spanish. English is also widely spoken in many tourist areas.
Currency: The Euro (€)
Time zone: Benidorm is on Central European Standard Time and GMT (+1)
Travelling to Benidorm: The nearest airport to Benidorm is Alicante-Elche (ALC), just 36 miles south of Benidorm. You can fly to Alicante from most UK airports, with a flight time that’s usually around two hours and 30 minutes.
In a recent study conducted by Savoo, Benidorm ranks overall fourth in their list of the top ten best value all-inclusive holiday locations for 2023. According to their data, which analysed the cost of the price per person for various all-inclusive holidays across 41 popular destinations, in the month of August, taking into account also the average review score for each hotel, Benidorm is up there with the top destinations for the most budget friendly options this summer.
Savoo’s survey estimates an all-inclusive holiday to Benidorm this August 2023, with average reviews of 84% customer satisfaction, will cost around £1,011 per person.
If we break this information down into family-friendly and adult-only destinations, then Benidorm performs even more impressively as the third best-value all-inclusive for the former and the second most affordable all-inclusive for the latter.
Our recommendation Port Benidorm Hotel and Spa A stunning 18-storey hotel on the beautiful Levante Beach, Benidorm Port Hotel and Spa is state-of-the-art accommodation with all the amenities you could need. The 288 rooms at the hotel have all recently been refurbished and designed for enjoyment and relaxation, each with its own exterior to make the most of the beautiful Costa Blanca sun. Adapted rooms are available on request and the staff aim to cater to your every need. Guests staying at Benidorm Port Hotel and Spa can enjoy the incredible facilities, including a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by leisure areas, a dedicated children’s pool area, a stunning spa with hydrotherapy, jacuzzi, hammam, and sauna, as well as other exclusive services. On the 19th floor you will find La Terrasse, the new cocktail bar where you can enjoy music, hand-shaken cocktails and breathtaking views across the bay of Benidorm. This is the best location to watch the incredible Spanish sunset or dance under the stars as the night draws on. If you are planning a holiday to Benidorm, Port Benidorm Hotel and Spa provides you with all the facilities you could need for a relaxing getaway, all perfectly located on the most popular beach in the area. Website: Click here Telephone: +34 966 803 232 Email: portbenidorm@porthotels.es Address: Av. de Estocolmo, 4, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante Sponsored
Our recommendation
A stunning 18-storey hotel on the beautiful Levante Beach, Benidorm Port Hotel and Spa is state-of-the-art accommodation with all the amenities you could need.
The 288 rooms at the hotel have all recently been refurbished and designed for enjoyment and relaxation, each with its own exterior to make the most of the beautiful Costa Blanca sun. Adapted rooms are available on request and the staff aim to cater to your every need.
Guests staying at Benidorm Port Hotel and Spa can enjoy the incredible facilities, including a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by leisure areas, a dedicated children’s pool area, a stunning spa with hydrotherapy, jacuzzi, hammam, and sauna, as well as other exclusive services.
On the 19th floor you will find La Terrasse, the new cocktail bar where you can enjoy music, hand-shaken cocktails and breathtaking views across the bay of Benidorm. This is the best location to watch the incredible Spanish sunset or dance under the stars as the night draws on.
If you are planning a holiday to Benidorm, Port Benidorm Hotel and Spa provides you with all the facilities you could need for a relaxing getaway, all perfectly located on the most popular beach in the area.
Website: Click here
Telephone: +34 966 803 232
Email: portbenidorm@porthotels.es
Address: Av. de Estocolmo, 4, 03503 Benidorm, Alicante
Situated on the coast, Benidorm has many beautifully clean beaches to enjoy with crystal clear sea to explore.
This long stretch of beach is perfect to spend the day on a sunbed, taking a stroll or exploring the many restaurants and bars on the palm tree-lined promenade.
If you’re looking for a quieter beach away from the bigger crowds, Platja de Ponent is perfect for you. This stretch of beach boasts clean, soft sand with some areas shaded by trees.
This beach is much more secluded and takes a bit of a walk to get to, however, if you prefer to sunbathe nude then this beach is for you! Cala Tio Ximo is just round the corner from the popular tourist beach Playa de Levante.
This stunning little beach is tucked into a small bay making it much more secluded but still close to the hustle and bustle of the more popular beaches – perfect for snorkelling in the clear and shallow waters.
This clean sandy beach is quieter than Playa de Levante and Platja de Ponent but perfect for families with young children with its climbing frame and park nearby.
When you travel to Benidorm, you will be spoilt for choice of things to do!
Our top pick 1. Terra Natura Experience a playful-educational visit that will transport you to the most incredible ecosystems on the planet! Terra Natura Benidorm is a zoological park that carries out educational and conservation work in favour of the planet’s biodiversity, through its participation in different international programmes for the reproduction of species in serious danger of extinction. The habitats of the supercontinent Pangea are recreated, as well as the continents of America, Asia and Europe. Comfortable shoes are recommended to explore the 32 hectares where animals of 200 different species coexist – 50 of which are in danger of extinction. Terra Natura Benidorm also has 2,500 specimens of more than 160 species of plants and trees from several continents that make it a great botanical garden to spend the day. Discount tickets can be purchased online here: Click here Visitor telephone number: +34 966 072 770 Sponsored
Our top pick
Experience a playful-educational visit that will transport you to the most incredible ecosystems on the planet!
Terra Natura Benidorm is a zoological park that carries out educational and conservation work in favour of the planet’s biodiversity, through its participation in different international programmes for the reproduction of species in serious danger of extinction. The habitats of the supercontinent Pangea are recreated, as well as the continents of America, Asia and Europe.
Comfortable shoes are recommended to explore the 32 hectares where animals of 200 different species coexist – 50 of which are in danger of extinction. Terra Natura Benidorm also has 2,500 specimens of more than 160 species of plants and trees from several continents that make it a great botanical garden to spend the day.
Discount tickets can be purchased online here: Click here
Visitor telephone number: +34 966 072 770
With regular live shows and events, Benidorm Palace has been offering unforgettable evenings almost for 40 years. Considered a benchmark for organising large events, Benidorm Palace has seen the likes of Boney M, Sweet California, Ana Belen, Camilo Sexto and Raphael take to its stage, among many more amazing acts.
Take a walk through the meandering small streets of Benidorm’s old town, also called El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm, with stunning views and plenty of shops and cafes to stop off at.
Relax and soak up the sun on Benidorm’s sandy beaches, most notably, Playa de Levante and Playa de Ponent. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to stop at along the palm tree line promenades to grab a drink and do some people watching!
Aqualandia is the first water park that was built in Spain and is one of the best places to spend the hot summer months for adults and children alike! Zoom down the many slides or take a trip in the lazy river.
Discover the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean at Terra Mitica, Benidorm, the theme and amusement park that will take you straight back in history.
Take in the stunning views across the Mediterranean Sea to the beautiful Benidorm Island at the Balcon del Mediterraneo, a particularly favourite spot for fans of photography and selfies!
If you like walking, take this trail up to the La Creu de Benidorm where you can see the city from above – a view that is especially spectacular at night.
You can take a short boat trip to the Isla de Benidorm where you can sit and soak up the views at the newly built cafe and see the city from a different angle.
This beautiful flower-filled park with two amphitheatres offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. At one end is the town hall, a beautiful building on a large square which is also used to set up temporary stages for festivals and concerts.
Benidorm is undoubtedly most well-known for its buzzing nightlife, amazing bars, incredible live music and great DJs!
Our top pick Benimont Club and Spa Benimont Club and Spa in Benidorm is one of the most desired nightlife spots, renowned for its luxury, live music, fun and entertainment. The professional and attentive team at Benimont will create the most exclusive environment for you and your group to party or relax, always accompanied by beautiful and pleasant ladies. As well as DJs and incredible live performances, Benimont also serves premium drinks such as reserve wines, Champagne and whiskeys, and an impressive list of mouth-watering cocktails for you to enjoy. Their dry cocktails (soft) and elongated (long drinks) are carefully prepared to be served shaken, frozen, flambéed or straight from the shaker – however you like it. They have an exclusive cellar of reserve wines preserved and served at the correct temperature, a menu of the most famous whiskey brands, served in a special way to obtain all its aromas and nuances and a selection of luxurious French brands of champagne, served at its ideal temperature and in special glasses. Looking for a bite to eat? Benimont serves a gourmet selection of refined culinary items and a wide variety of delicatessen dishes such as caviar, 100 per cent acorn-fed Iberian ham, cheeses and exotic fruits. If you are looking for a night to remember, great company, incredible drinks and unbeatable service, head to Benimont where the party lasts all night. Opening hours: Every day from 6pm until 6am Website: Click here Address: C. la Nucia, 2, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante Telephone: 965 85 77 37 Facebook: Click here Sponsored
Benimont Club and Spa in Benidorm is one of the most desired nightlife spots, renowned for its luxury, live music, fun and entertainment. The professional and attentive team at Benimont will create the most exclusive environment for you and your group to party or relax, always accompanied by beautiful and pleasant ladies.
As well as DJs and incredible live performances, Benimont also serves premium drinks such as reserve wines, Champagne and whiskeys, and an impressive list of mouth-watering cocktails for you to enjoy. Their dry cocktails (soft) and elongated (long drinks) are carefully prepared to be served shaken, frozen, flambéed or straight from the shaker – however you like it.
They have an exclusive cellar of reserve wines preserved and served at the correct temperature, a menu of the most famous whiskey brands, served in a special way to obtain all its aromas and nuances and a selection of luxurious French brands of champagne, served at its ideal temperature and in special glasses.
Looking for a bite to eat? Benimont serves a gourmet selection of refined culinary items and a wide variety of delicatessen dishes such as caviar, 100 per cent acorn-fed Iberian ham, cheeses and exotic fruits.
If you are looking for a night to remember, great company, incredible drinks and unbeatable service, head to Benimont where the party lasts all night.
Opening hours: Every day from 6pm until 6am
Address: C. la Nucia, 2, 03502 Benidorm, Alicante
Telephone: 965 85 77 37
Facebook: Click here
With so many restaurants in the area, you will have many options for various cuisines when you travel to Benidorm!
Ian’s Restaurants offers an extensive menu to choose from. Including lobster seafood and steaks.
Open: 7pm until 9:30pm, closed on Sundays
Address: Calle de San Vicente 39, 03501
Booking: 683 33 55 25
Price: €€-€€€
For the best burgers in Benidorm, Tepuy Burger serves up juicy patties with a range of toppings.
Open: 1:30pm until 4pm and 8pm until 11pm, open until 11:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Address: C. Gerona, 16, 03503 Benidorm
Booking: 623 40 06 87
Restaurante Zodiac serves up European, Spanish and Columbian cuisine as well as a great selection of tapas.
Open: 10am until 5pm and 7pm until 11pm, 10am until 7pm on Sunday, closed on Wednesdays
Address: Calle San Pere,6 Bajo Local 2, 03501
Booking: 966 80 46 60
Missing your full English breakfast or classic fish and chips? Enjoy some great British food with stunning sea views at ReFuel Bar & Restaurant.
Open: 9am until 11pm
Address: Calle San Pedro 10, 03501
Booking: 865 67 64 39
Price: €
For fresh Mediterranean food and tapas, Stars Lounge Bar comes highly recommended.
Open: 12pm until 11:30pm, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Address: Calle Londres, 03503
Booking: 965 89 89 22
If you’re searching for some spice, Sherpa Restaurante Asiatico serves up some of the best Indian, Asian, Thai and Nepali cuisine in Benidorm.
Open: 1:30pm until 4pm and 6pm until 11:30pm
Address: Calle San Roc 13, 03501
Booking: 633 47 75 68
Enjoy some beautifully presented French cuisine in a cosy atmosphere at The Vagabond.
Open: 7pm until 11:30pm, closed on Tuesdays
Address: Calle Palma 17, 03501
Booking: 636 14 69 85
Merita’s cafe serves up European food and especially good waffles and desserts for those with a sweet tooth!
Open: 11am until 7pm, closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
Address: Calle Sierra Dorada Calle Sierra Dorada, 30503
Booking: 607 83 15 66
For some of the best ribs and steaks in Benidorm, Paradiso is a must – it is also particularly popular for its Sunday roasts!
Open: 1pm until 11pm
Address: Avenida Ametlla de Mar 22 Avenida de Roma 1, 03503
Booking: 965 86 51 95
For some truly Spanish paella and seafood, Restaurante Marisqueria Cordoba is known as one of the best.
Open: 12pm until 11:30pm
Address: Paseo de la carretera 29, 03501
Booking: 965 85 34 59
Many people travel to Benidorm for the weather, which is warm all year round due to its microclimate, or “local steppe climate”. The coldest month in Benidorm is January and the hottest month is August.
Benidorm has plenty of hours of daily sunshine and rainy days are few and far between, making it the perfect destination for any time of year.
This hotel is designed for adults close to many of the popular landmarks and offering a charming environment alongside many amenities.
Address: Avenida Mediterraneo 39, 03503 Benidorm
Booking: Click here
Price: €€
Situated between the lively Levante area and the quiet Poniente area, this accommodation is perfect for couples, families and groups who want to explore the different areas of Benidorm.
Address: Calle Presidente Adolfo Suarez 7, 03502 Benidorm
Close to the beach and further away from Benidorm’s nightlife, Hotel Helios is the perfect accommodation for families and those wanting a quieter holiday.
Address: Avenida Filipinas 12, 03503 Benidorm
Located in the heart of Benidorm, facing the park L’Aiguera and close to all amenities, Magic Cristal Park Hotel is great for those wanting to get out and explore what Benidorm has to offer!
Address: c/ Ruzafa, 14, 03501 Benidorm
This hotel offers an all-inclusive package with great food options but is also central to the many bars and cafes along Playa de Levante.
Address: Via de Emilio Ortuno 7, 03501 Benidorm
Getting to Benidorm from Alicante Airport is very easy and with plenty of flights to the airport each day you will be there in no time!
Bus
Alsa operates several buses per day to the resort of Benidorm directly from Alicante airport. The journey time from Alicante Airport to Benidorm bus station is 45 minutes and to the centre of Benidorm 55 minutes.
Train
There is no direct train from Alicante Airport, however, you can get the train to Alicante city and a connecting train to Benidorm from there.
Travelling somewhere new is fun but it’s important to know the contact information for the emergency services when you are in Benidorm.
Emergency services, including health, fire and police: 112
Reporting a theft: 902102112
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