Benidorm combines long sandy beaches with Roman history, theme parks and the landscape of the Serra Gelada. For beachgoers, there are two clearly named stretches; history can be experienced both at an archaeological site and on a museum tour. There are also festivals, animal and theme park attractions, and a bus network. The choices therefore range from coast and culture to nature and entertainment.
Beaches with different features
Playa de Levante has more than two kilometres of fine, golden sand; Playa de Poniente is three kilometres long. When choosing a beach, you can therefore take into account both the stated lengths and the sand characteristics described for Levante. Benidorm also has three accessible beach points: one at Playa de Levante on C/ Murcia, and two at Playa de Poniente, on Av. Mont Benidorm and in Parque de Elche. The points are spread across both beaches: one is at Levante and two at Poniente. Before travelling, check the specific facilities and assistance available at each point.
Roman site and museum tour
The Castellum of Tossal de la Cala is a Roman fortification dating from the 1st century BC. It has been developed as a museum site and features six explanatory panels in Spanish, Valencian and English. This brings together a specific archaeological site and explanations in three languages. A tour of Casa Museo L'Hort de Colón must be booked in advance. Arrange your visit beforehand and check this requirement before you go. The formats differ: a museum site with multilingual panels, or a tour that must be booked in advance.
Theme parks and festivals
Terra Mítica is a theme park where visitors can discover the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean. Individual rides, shows and facilities may change, so check the current offering when planning a specific visit. Mundomar is a park featuring exotic animals, a dolphinarium and spectacular shows. Animal presentations and facilities may also change. If the shows are important to your choice, check the current programme in advance. The parks have different themes: Terra Mítica focuses on the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean, while Mundomar brings together animals, a dolphinarium and shows. Benidorm also hosts several festivals throughout the year. Individual festival programmes may vary; if a festival is to be a highlight of your travel dates, check the dates.
Serra Gelada and bus routes
The coastal cliffs of the Serra Gelada are more than 300 metres high. They complement the sandy beaches with a distinctive landscape and add a nature-focused perspective to the choices. For travel planning, Llorente Bus serves Benidorm with 18 routes. Check the network and timetables in advance if you are planning specific journeys. This lets you include the bus service in your plans and find the route that best suits your journeys.
Discover more destinations: San Felipe Neri, Quatretondeta, Tormos, El Tossal, Pego, Benigembla, Orihuela, Bolulla
For the broader travel overview: Alicante.
