Benidorm Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, See & Eat
Benidorm, perched on Spain's Costa Blanca, is famed for its golden beaches and buzzing nightlife. Explore the Old Town's charm, enjoy theme parks, or hike in the nearby mountains. The skyline, dotted with modern skyscrapers, offers stunning sea views.
With 291+ hand-picked places to explore, Benidorm rewards travellers who look beyond the obvious. Here's our complete guide to the best of the city — organised by what you're in the mood for.
Must-See Attractions in Benidorm
The icons and landmarks no first visit is complete without.
Start with Mirador de la Música — ideal for music lovers and those seeking a cultural experience in Benidorm. Just as worthwhile is Mirador del Castillo: an ideal stop to appreciate the sunset and views of Benidorm's beaches and skyline. Plaza del Doctor Fleming completes the picture: calle del Doctor Fleming features a historic square that reflects Benidorm's local culture and charm.
Mirador de la Música
Benidorm • Monuments & Statues
Ideal for music lovers and those seeking a cultural experience in Benidorm.
Mirador del Castillo
Benidorm • Scenic Viewpoints & Lookouts
An ideal stop to appreciate the sunset and views of Benidorm's beaches and skyline.
Plaza del Doctor Fleming
Benidorm • Historic Squares & Plazas
Calle del Doctor Fleming features a historic square that reflects Benidorm's local culture and charm.
Plaza del Torrejó
Benidorm • Historic Squares & Plazas
Perfect for a morning stroll or a late afternoon pause between beach visits in Benidorm.
Museums & Culture in Benidorm
Galleries, museums and cultural landmarks for a deeper look at the city.
Top of most lists is Galería Art Marina: located on Avenida de la Armada Española, this gallery emphasizes contemporary works by local artists. Locals will also point you to Tossal de la Cala — explore ancient Iberian ruins at Tossal de la Cala, a historical site with stunning coastal views. And for something different, there's Centro Cultural Marítimo: an exhibition space dedicated solely to maritime history, showcasing Benidorm's nautical heritage.
Galería Art Marina
Benidorm • Art Galleries
Located on Avenida de la Armada Española, this gallery emphasizes contemporary works by local artists.
Tossal de la Cala
Benidorm • Historical Sites
Explore ancient Iberian ruins at Tossal de la Cala, a historical site with stunning coastal views.
Centro Cultural Marítimo
Benidorm • Art Galleries
An exhibition space dedicated solely to maritime history, showcasing Benidorm's nautical heritage.
Iglesia de San Jaime y Santa Ana
Benidorm • Historical Sites
A striking blue-tiled dome crowns this historic church in Benidorm's old town, inviting quiet reflection.
Best Things to Do in Benidorm
Activities and experiences to fill your days.
If you only make time for one stop, make it Benidorm Jet Ski Tours — explore the Benidorm coastline with jet ski tours, combining adventure and scenic views from the Mediterranean Sea. Indoor Climbing Benidorm earns its reputation too — ideal for families and groups seeking an active indoor adventure in Benidorm. Round out the shortlist with Benidorm Tennis Club — multiple court surfaces and professional coaching create an inviting atmosphere for tennis players of all levels.
Benidorm Jet Ski Tours
Benidorm • Outdoor
Explore the Benidorm coastline with jet ski tours, combining adventure and scenic views from the Mediterranean Sea.
Indoor Climbing Benidorm
Benidorm • Indoor
Ideal for families and groups seeking an active indoor adventure in Benidorm.
Benidorm Tennis Club
Benidorm • Sports
Multiple court surfaces and professional coaching create an inviting atmosphere for tennis players of all levels.
Poniente Beach Surf School
Benidorm • Outdoor
Located along Avenida Vicente Llorca Alos, this surf school provides lessons on Poniente Beach.
Where to Eat in Benidorm
From local classics to standout modern kitchens.
Start with Taco El Tío — ideal for casual diners seeking authentic Mexican street food in a lively atmosphere. Just as worthwhile is Taco Loco: a colorful street food stand offering authentic Mexican street food in the lively evenings of Benidorm. Green Garden Café completes the picture: ideal for health-conscious diners seeking organic vegetarian and vegan options in a casual setting.
Taco El Tío
Benidorm • Street Food
Ideal for casual diners seeking authentic Mexican street food in a lively atmosphere.
Taco Loco
Benidorm • Street Food
A colorful street food stand offering authentic Mexican street food in the lively evenings of Benidorm.
Green Garden Café
Benidorm • Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants
Ideal for health-conscious diners seeking organic vegetarian and vegan options in a casual setting.
The Vagabond
Benidorm • Casual Dining
Carrer de la Palma sets the scene for a relaxed French dining experience in Benidorm's Old Town.
Benidorm After Dark: Bars & Nightlife
Where to go once the sun sets.
Top of most lists is Rock and Roll House: ideal for music enthusiasts seeking a lively atmosphere with a mix of jazz and rock performances. Locals will also point you to Rock & Roll House — a lively venue in Benidorm that celebrates rock music with live performances and a bustling dance floor. And for something different, there's Hop House Benidorm: ideal for groups and craft beer enthusiasts seeking a lively nightlife experience.
Rock and Roll House
Benidorm • Live Jazz Venues
Ideal for music enthusiasts seeking a lively atmosphere with a mix of jazz and rock performances.
Rock & Roll House
Benidorm • Live Music Venues
A lively venue in Benidorm that celebrates rock music with live performances and a bustling dance floor.
Hop House Benidorm
Benidorm • Craft Beer Bars
Ideal for groups and craft beer enthusiasts seeking a lively nightlife experience.
Jazz & Blues Club Benidorm
Benidorm • Live Jazz Venues
This venue is one of the few in Benidorm dedicated to jazz and blues music.
Where to Stay in Benidorm
Hand-picked hotels, hostels and B&Bs across every budget.
If you only make time for one stop, make it Casa del Mar B&B — this beachfront bed and breakfast offers stunning Mediterranean views and a welcoming, family-run atmosphere. Hotel Don Pancho earns its reputation too — an adults-only retreat with panoramic sea views in Benidorm, ideal for a tranquil getaway. Round out the shortlist with Hotel Helios Benidorm — a convenient base for enjoying Benidorm's beaches and local attractions, perfect for a fun-filled getaway.
Casa del Mar B&B
Benidorm • Bed & Breakfast
This beachfront bed and breakfast offers stunning Mediterranean views and a welcoming, family-run atmosphere.
Hotel Don Pancho
Benidorm • Luxury Hotels
An adults-only retreat with panoramic sea views in Benidorm, ideal for a tranquil getaway.
Hotel Helios Benidorm
Benidorm • Mid-Range Hotels
A convenient base for enjoying Benidorm's beaches and local attractions, perfect for a fun-filled getaway.
Hotel Palm Beach
Benidorm • Spa Hotels
Ideal for unwinding after a day exploring Benidorm's beaches and attractions, this hotel offers a serene retreat.
Shopping in Benidorm
Markets, boutiques and everything in between.
Start with Vintage & Co. — ideal for vintage enthusiasts and shoppers looking for unique finds in Benidorm. Just as worthwhile is Benidorm Souvenirs: located on Avenida de los Almendros, this shop caters to souvenir seekers in Benidorm. Retro Revival completes the picture: after exploring Benidorm's coastal attractions, make time for unique finds at this vintage shop.
Vintage & Co.
Benidorm • Vintage & Thrift Shops
Ideal for vintage enthusiasts and shoppers looking for unique finds in Benidorm.
Benidorm Souvenirs
Benidorm • Souvenir Shops
Located on Avenida de los Almendros, this shop caters to souvenir seekers in Benidorm.
Retro Revival
Benidorm • Vintage & Thrift Shops
After exploring Benidorm's coastal attractions, make time for unique finds at this vintage shop.
Vintage Benidorm
Benidorm • Vintage & Thrift Shops
Calle Marte is home to a distinctive vintage clothing shop with a curated selection of styles from various eras.
Parks & Green Spaces in Benidorm
Room to breathe when you need a break from the streets.
Top of most lists is Jardín de Cactus: perfect for nature lovers and plant enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat. Locals will also point you to Parque Natural de la Font Roja — a nature reserve known for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes, located near Alcoy in Alicante. And for something different, there's Cruz de Benidorm Trail: the Cruz de Benidorm Trail features an iconic cross with sweeping views of the city and coastline.
Jardín de Cactus
Benidorm • Botanical Gardens
Perfect for nature lovers and plant enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat.
Parque Natural de la Font Roja
Benidorm • Nature Reserves & Wildlife
A nature reserve known for its biodiversity and stunning landscapes, located near Alcoy in Alicante.
Cruz de Benidorm Trail
Benidorm • Hiking Trails
The Cruz de Benidorm Trail features an iconic cross with sweeping views of the city and coastline.
El Barranc de l'Infern Trail
Benidorm • Hiking Trails
Combine a hike at El Barranc de l'Infern Trail with exploration of Benidorm's coastal attractions.
76 Explorer Picks We Held Back
Every list above is our free tier. On top of it, our editors mark the roughly one-in-ten places in Benidorm that are genuinely special — standout stays, tables worth planning a day around, and rooms most visitors never find — as Explorer picks, with full write-ups reserved for members. A few currently on the Benidorm list:
- Whispering Spirits· Secret Bars & Speakeasies
- Museo Marítimo de Benidorm· Museums
- The Secret Cellar· Secret Bars & Speakeasies
- Parque Infantil de Poniente· Playgrounds
- El Clandestino· Secret Bars & Speakeasies
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