What to see in Benidorm

Benidorm Attractions

In the province of Alicante, just 40 minutes from Alicante itself, Benidorm is a popular tourist town in both summer and winter. There are always plenty of people looking to sunbathe on the beach, see the local sights, and take in the city's fun nightlife. Benidorm is also called the "Spanish New York" for its skyscrapers and tall buildings. Those who come on holiday to this city are sure to go to the local sights, especially since there are quite a lot of them in Benidorm.

So what to visit in Benidorm?

The province of Alicante is famous for its amusement parks, most of which are just outside Benidorm. Hundreds of tourists visit them every day and have an unforgettable experience. Each of them is amazing and deserves a visit!

Well, we'll take a look at what's interesting about the city itself.

1. Mediterranean Balcony(Balcón del Mediterráneo)

It is Benidorm's most important symbol, a lookout point with a magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea. Situated on top of a cliff, the Balcony of the Mediterranean was once part of a castle-fortress, as the few remains attest. The observation deck used to be a watchtower from which ships approaching the area were watched. Now it is a fashionable and popular meeting place for all visitors and residents of the town, built in the form of two platforms with a white stone balustrade.

Upper balcony area - Castle Square(Plaza del Castillo), in the evening, it becomes an amazing place full of street performers, artists and an atmosphere of general merriment. There are benches where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the Levante and Poniente beaches, the Mediterranean Sea and the whole of Benidorm. Steps leading down to the lower balcony area, built so close to the sea that you can feel the spray of the waves crashing on the rock on which it is located. A magical place!

2. Benidorm's old town neighbourhood

Casco Antiguo de Benidorm. Benidorm was once just a fishing village. It was here that all the life of the inhabitants of this town used to be centred, for whose safety a castle-fortress was built in the XIV century. The old town area, or as it is also known as the historic centre, begins with Elche Park(Parc d'Elx) and extends all the way to Triangle Square(Plaça Triangular). Or the other way round. Whatever suits you. It is a labyrinth of narrow streets with its own history and special atmosphere of the past. If you are in Benidorm, you should definitely take a stroll through them. These streets are full of life and charm, there are many cafes and restaurants offering traditional tapas and Spanish specialities, among which I would like to highlight the paella with seafood.(paella de marisco).

Between these streets you can see a blue dome - this is the church of San Jaime(Iglesia de San Jaime) - the heart of the historic centre. And very close by is the symbol of the old town and Benidorm in general - the Balcony of the Mediterranean. And if you go down the cobbled steps from this observation deck, you will get to the harbour area of the city, where you can take another walk to the lighthouse. It's impossible to get lost here - everything is practically in one place.

3. Elche Park(Parc d'Elx)

Located between Poniente beach and the Old Town, this place is officially called a park, but in fact it is part of the promenade and one of the favourite places for tourists. It is a nice little park with palm trees, playgrounds and a fountain where there are always lots of white pigeons (because of this Elche Park in Benidorm is often called Pigeon Park). With them you can make wonderful photos, pigeons are tame, and for a crumb of bread they will definitely take a picture with you. Although they ask you not to.

There are many palm trees and during the day you can hide from the heat and eat ice-cream in the shade, and in the evenings street performers perform in the park, sometimes staging whole shows.

4. Benidorm promenade(Paseo Marítimo Benidorm)

Benidorm has two promenades - the west(Paseo Marítimo de Poniente) and east promenades(Paseo de Levante).

Benidorm's western promenade is the ideal place for a relaxing stroll accompanied by magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea and Poniente Beach. The result of the designers' work is a true work of art - a 3 km long promenade with colourful convexities and concavities that mimic the shapes of the sea waves.

The eastern promenade, on the other hand, is always bustling with life, with shops, restaurants, children's playgrounds and even a beach library! The promenade starts at Plaza del Torrejo and ends at Racó de l'Oix, where water sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do.

5. Tossal de Cala Mountain(El Tossal de la Cala)

A hill at the top of which the remains of a Roman settlement dating back to the 4th century BC have been found! From this spot you have a magnificent view of the beaches of Benidorm and the bay of Finestrata. The Tossal de Cala was once a castle with fortified walls built to defend against enemies during hostilities and is now an archaeological site in Benidorm, open to the public.

6. L'Aiguera Park (Parque de l'Aigüera)

The park is located in the very centre of Benidorm. It is a large green area with lots of entertainment and amenities. The main attraction of the park is the bullfighting arena, where various events are often organised. There are playgrounds for young visitors to this charming park, and sports fields for sports lovers. The beauty of the surrounding nature and the peaceful atmosphere of the park gives you a cheerful spirit and a great mood!