Spanish Benidorm offers more than sandy beaches

The Spanish coastal town of Benidorm is a popular tourist spot thanks to sandy beaches as well as numerous skyscrapers. Among the top attractions however are also local theme parks.

Benidorm, a favorite hot spot for sun and sea holidaymakers, offers a diverse range of attractions. Families as well as youth tourists find lots of activities to entertain themselves.

One of the most popular places in the town is Terra Mitica Fun Park, which is the largest theme park in all of Europe. Not only are there many rides but there are also plenty of gladiators, pirates and comedy street performers walking around the park. Aqualandia, Mundomar, Terra Natura and Aqua Natura are also good theme parks to visit while in the region.

The coastal town is proud that the best beaches in Spain can be found right here. Levante is located in east Benidorm and is one of the best beaches to watch the sunrise at. Poniente beach is located in the west and Malpas is located close to the harbour. These three beaches are a beach lover's dream. Budget travelers going for cheap Benidorm holidays may spend days at the local beaches relaxing and enjoying the sun for free.

People who love adventure will appreciate what the town has to offer. There are a few safaris that they can enjoy. Guests can opt for going on a safari through the Costa Blanca mountain range, where they will be treated to beautiful waterfalls, cool animals and much more.

Scuba diving, sailing and kayaking are also fun things to do while in Benidorm. Yet the town is best known for its nightlife. There are many different types of bars and clubs to go to. Benidorm is home to many western country bars, Irish bars, Cabarets, discos and karaoke bars. The bars and clubs are often packed and there are always entertainers of some sort performing and entertaining the guests.

Benidorm is also renowned for its unique skyline including plenty of skyscrapers. The high-rise buildings are the reason for the town’s nickname – Manhattan of Spain. Beni Beach, Gran Hotel Bali, Playa Azul,Torre Soinsa and Torre Levante are among the most stunning skyscrapers.

People can take a glimpse back at how Old Spain was by visiting Benidorm Old Town. The streets are cobbled and people can enjoy shopping and dining at one of the many establishments located here. Culture and history lovers will love what the Old Town has to offer them.

People who enjoy bike riding can ride bicycles from the top of Costa Blanca Mountain. There are many trails and bike routes at Costa Blanca. If a person does not want to do it alone, then there are many places that offer bike tours for Costa Blanca.

Source: Tourism Review

All that you need to spend a faboulous holidays in Benidorm:

Hotels in Benidorm
Restaurants in Benidorm
Tourist Info about Benidorm
General Data of Benidorm
Getting There
Pictures of Benidorm

Where is Benidorm?

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Benidorm is located in the north of Alicante, in the White Coast.

Restaurants in Benidorm

Cocina De Mercado
Cuenca Edif Gemelos IV
03503
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 966 801 232

El Meson Restaurante
Calle Gerona
03503
Benidrom
Spain
Tel: +34 965 858 521

Offers Mediterranean cuisine at its brewery. Wine cellar, steak, kebabs, tapas, lamb from Burgos, Galician ox, pork from Segovia. 

Rays Cocina Mediterranea Restaurante
Sant Vicent 4
03501
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 965 859 211

Aitona Restaurante
Avda Ruzafa 2
03501
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 965 853 010

Benidorm traditional establishment located on the street Ruzafa, good rice and a meat grill interesting. Not particularly cheap but value for money is acceptable. Nearbyparking is impossible, there is public parking nearby.

La Cantoniera Pizzeria
Sant Roc, 11
03501
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 965 850 227

Cozy & friendly Pizza place. Nothing fancy, but the staff are friendly & the food was served quickly & well. Worth checking out if you like Pizza, Pasta etc.

Casa Antonio
Sant Pere, 6
03501
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 966 806 129

La Salsa
Avda Rei Jaume I s/n
03500
Benidrom
Spain
Tel: +34 965 859 314

You can enjoy the best dishes of International and Spanish cuisine. From an extensive and varied menu, we recommend the complete Table of meat for 1 or 2 people accompanied by salad and Vegetable and two kinds of salsa, the great variety of baked fish, delicious fried mushrooms with shrimp and ham, and the selection of Ibéricos.

Magic Roundabout Restaurante
Ibiza 9
03503
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 965 851 839

Loveley food loveley staff at a loveley price. 

Steak House
Avda. Almería 8
03503
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 966 806 794

Grilled Cuisine.

Los Ranchos
Avda Madrid 7
03503
Benidrom
Spain
Tel: +34 965 853 542

Los Ranchos Restaurant is located on the front line of Levante beach in Benidorm, where you can eat paellas and other rice dishes, Mediterranean cuisine or enjoy tapas on the terrace at the edge of the beach.

Capitan
Calle Gerona 13
03500
Benidorm
Spain
Tel: +34 965 860 753

Pictures of Benidorm

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Benidorm Tourist Info

All that you need to spend a faboulous holidays in Benidorm:

Hotels in Benidorm
Restaurants in Benidorm
Tourist Info about Benidorm
General Data of Benidorm
Getting There
Pictures of Benidorm

Hotels in Benidorm

Here you can find a compilation of interesting hotels in Benidorm:

Gran Hotel Bali ****

Gran Hotel Bali occupies a privileged location in Cala de Benidorm, just 400 metres from a sandy beach and two kilometres from downtown Benidorm and the Terra Mitica theme park. Plenty of bars and restaurants can also be found in the surrounding area. The Gran Hotel Bali is the perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing beach break, where all needs are catered for.

Calle Luis Prendes 4
03502
Benidorm
Spain
Telephone: +34 966 815 200
Fax: +34 966 813 578

Hotel Ambassador Playa***

Ambassador Playa Hotel occupies a prime location in the tourist centre of Benidorm, roughly 200 metres from the nearest sandy beach. The town centre with its countless shopping and entertainment venues can be found two kilometres away, while links to the local transport network are conveniently situated directly outside the hotel.

Calle Gerona 39
03503
Benidorm
Spain
Telephone: +34 965 851 418
Fax: +34 965 851 623

Hotel Benikaktus***

The Benikaktus hotel is a quiet beach hotel located in Playa Levante, Benidorm, close to the resort centre and all of the local attractions. All comfortable guest rooms feature a terrace or balcony, complete bathroom and air conditioning.

Calle Hamburgo 12

03503
Benidorm
Spain
Telephone: +34 965 854 300
Fax: +34 966 803 680

Hotel Gran Delfín****

Built in 1963 and renovated in 1990, the 3-floored hotel has a total of 92 rooms as well as a beautiful 7,000 m² garden. Amongst the hotel facilities count an air-conditioned restaurant, a hairdresser and a cosy bar. Room and laundry services are available within the hotel and those arriving by car may take advantage of the hotel's car park and garage. 

Avda. Vicente Llorca Alós 19
03502
Benidorm
Spain
Telephone: +34 965 853 400
Fax: +34 965 857 154

Hotel Alameda***

The Alameda Hotel is located in the centre of Benidorm with a host of shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues all within the vicinity and the beach just 50 metres away. The inviting and spacious guest rooms are fitted with an en suite bathroom, telephone, safe, air conditioning and central heating. The hotel also offers its own fully air conditioned family friendly restaurant.

Calle Alameda 34
03501
Benidorm
Spain
Telephone: +34 965 855 650
Fax: +34 965 855 654

Getting There

Traveling around the Costa Blanca, Altea and Benidorm is best made by car. More than 20 local car Rental companies are located in Benidorm. Make sure you check our Benidorm car hire article.

For your initial transport form the Airport to Benidorm you can take a taxi or a bus.(see below section for details)

To get from Alicante Airport to Benidorm, you can take the new Benidorm Bus from the Airport or the narrow gauge railway from downtown Alicante. The so called FGV is the little Benidorm - Denia train which is also a wonderful way of getting around the Costa Blanca area.

How to get from Alicante Airport to Benidorm, Calpe or Denia ?
	Options	Duration (approx. incl.waiting time)	Cost (approx.)	See More Details
	Direct Bus To Benidorm	1 hour	8.00 EUR	Alicante Airport to Benidorm Bus (this bus currently goes only to Benidorm)
	Bus to Calpe	90 – 120 minutes	8.10 EUR	Alicante Airport to Calpe by Bus (transfer in Benidorm)
	Direct Bus to Denia	-	-	Not available ( still hoping and waiting for an official direct bus service )
	Bus / Bus via Alicante Downtown	90 – 150 minutes	10 EUR	Busses via Alicante Downtown Central Bus-station to Benidorm and Denia
	Taxi to Benidorm	45 minutes	70-80 EUR	Alicante Airport to Benidorm Taxi
	Taxi to Calpe	45 minutes	80-90 EUR	Taxi to Calpe from Alicante Airport
	Taxi to Denia	1 hour 15 minutes	110-130 EUR	Airport to Denia Taxi
	Train	-	-	No Train station at Alicante airport
	Bus/TrainCombination	4-5+ hours	EUR (Benidorm)EUR ( to Denia)	Combine Bus – Train from Alicante airport via Alicante to Benidorm, Denia and Calpe
	Private Shuttle Services	1 hour	15 EUR (Bus Shuttle) 90 -140 EUR (Private Transfer)	Private Transfer from Alicante to Benidorm and Denia
	Car Hire	1 hour	Depends on rental time and car	Alicante airport Car Hire

Tourist info - Benidorm

TOURIST INFO BENIDORM - CENTER

Address:

Plaza Canalejas, El Torrejó (antiguo Ayuntamiento) s/n
C.P: 03501
Benidorm (Benidorm)
Tel: 965851311, 965853224
Fax: 965863625 (Ayto.)
Web: http://www.benidorm.org/turismo
Email: benidorm@touristinfo.net

Schedule and characteristic

From monday to friday, 09:00 - 21:00 h.
Saturdays, 10:00 - 13:30 h.

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