Benidorm is one of the most visited resorts in Costa Blanca, in Spain. Located only 45 km from Alicante and surrounded by Mediterranean sea, the resort is full of excellent restaurants, trendy families and adults only hotels, cozy shops, amazing turquoise beaches, fantastic nightlife, sport and water activities. Everyone will find activities there: couples looking for romance and shopping, friends or families seeking for adventure and active holidays or even the pickiest solo travelers. Arriving in Benidorm, tourists are greeted by an unusual view of Spain, as there are so many skyscrapers all along the coast. As a result, this resort is often called as a “Spanish Manhattan”. The mountain range Sierra Helada behind is another surprise that resort will present.
The most beautiful and quite places in Benidorm are the beaches and the historic city center. There are two popular beaches separated by the rocky cape – Playa Levante, which means sunrise beach and Playa Poniente – sunset beach. Tourists can rent scooters, jet skis, pedal boats or simply relax on the beach. Benidorm has a very traditional Spanish old town which is located among Playa Levante and Playa Poniente. The old town, which dates back to the 18th Century, is the complete opposite of the beach skyscrapers; it is charming, lovely and leads through the narrow cozy streets. Along with all the picturesque views, Benidorm is live, noisy and especially liked by the British tourists, who enjoy parties and want to have fun.
Like all the Spain, Benidorm is also famous for its amazing cuisine. Shellfish, prawns, mussels, fish, rice, olives and definitely wine dominates in a local gastronomy. It is a real journey of tastes that everyone can experience enjoying sunny day in an excellent local restaurant.
When to go
The busiest and the most crowded season is from June to August when the average temperature is 25°C (77°F). If You like very sunny weather and hot sea You should visit Benidorm in August when the sea temperature reaches 25°C (77°F). The coldest month in this region is January (the temperature rises only about 12°C (54°F)). If You want to avoid the crowds, enjoy the calmer resort and get the better prices for the hotels we suggest You to come from the mid April to the mid May or from September to October.
