Benidorm in a day
A one-day plan for Benidorm: Poniente Beach, the Balcón del Mediterráneo and the old town church of San Jaime y Santa Ana, then a boat trip to Benidorm Island, Levante Beach and the Mundomar marine park. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
Benidorm in 1 day
Day 1
Poniente Beach
Long sandy beach west of the old town, quieter than Levante, with a modern curving promenade along its length.
Balcón del Mediterráneo
Viewpoint at the tip of the old town headland, with white railings and views over both Levante and Poniente beaches.
Church of San Jaime y Santa Ana
Old town parish church with a blue-tiled dome, home to the image of the Virgen del Sufragio, the town's patron.
Benidorm Island Must see
Small rocky island and nature reserve off the coast, reached by boat, with glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling and seabirds.
Levante Beach
Benidorm's best-known beach, a long sandy stretch east of the old town lined by a promenade and high-rise hotels.
Mundomar Must see
Marine animal park on the Sierra Helada slopes with sea lions, dolphins, penguins and parrots, and shows through the day.
Watch: Benidorm in 6 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Benidorm
May, June, September and October are the best months, warm enough for the beach without the summer crowds. July and August are hot and very busy, while winter is mild and popular with older visitors on long stays. The town's main fiestas, for its patron saints, are held in November.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Benidorm on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Benidorm on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Benidorm on GetYourGuide or on Viator
- From the airport: a private transfer in Benidorm with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Spain from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Benidorm with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Benidorm
- Boats to Benidorm Island leave from the harbour by the old town; they don't sail in rough seas, so check the weather that morning.
- Mundomar cuts its days and hours outside summer; check them before going, and buy tickets online in advance.
- The old town sits on a small headland between the two beaches, and the Balcón del Mediterráneo is a short walk from either.
- In July and August the beaches and parks are busiest; arrive at opening time and bring sun protection and water.
- Local buses run along the seafront between Poniente, the old town and Levante, and up to Mundomar on the east side of town.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Balcón del Mediterráneo: Simon Cobb, CC0
- Benidorm Island: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Levante Beach: Ramon DE LA FUENTE, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mundomar: Maria Elena (Gabby) Canales, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Poniente Beach: Ramon DE LA FUENTE, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
