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Benidorm town

1 Plaça de Castelar, Benidorm, Comunidad Valenciana

Description

Benidorm is a large seaside resort in the province of Alicante. Starting in the 1950's, as its fishing industry declined, it promoted itself as a tourist destination and is considered to be one of the birthplaces of package tourism. Nowadays, over 5m sun-seeking tourists descend on the city every year, mostly from the UK and Northern Europe. The city is known its skyscrapers (incl. Intempo, the 5th highest building in the country), its nightlife and its beaches (the main ones are Levante, Poniente and Mal Pas - all have a blue flag rating). The Balcón del Mediterráneo is the most popular observation deck.

Access & Transport

The Alicante to Benidorm tram takes 65mins to cover the 45km separating both cities. Valencia is 140km to the north / 2h drive on the AP-7. There are several bus lines within the city.

Instructions & Recommendations

The beach and the sun can be strong here so don't forget the usual protective equipment (hat/cap, "green" sunblock, sunglasses, slippers) and some water.

Meta review

Visitors' favourites include walking in the lively old town, taking in the views of the skyline and the 2 main beaches from the Balcon del Mediterraneo and those with cultural inclinations add the church of Sant Jaume & Santa Anna to their shortlist of places to see. As for the beaches, both Ponent and Levant get good reviews for the quality of their sand and good infrastructure.

Environmental & Social

Major environmental impact from residential development and over-commercialization is also having a negative impact on the social fabric and behaviour.

Conclusion

Those looking to stay in one location with everything at hand will enjoy the city, and unsurprisingly there are many who return year after year or even 'winter' there. However, those looking for cultural activities can skip and outdoor lovers will be horrified by the skyline and should avoid the town.

Key positive

Good beaches

Key negative

So much concrete and crowded beaches

Nightlife can be a little rowdy

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:4h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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