Holidays to Benidorm give you Sunshine, the best beaches, entertainment, nightlife and has an atmosphere like no other.

Good to know for your Benidorm holidays 2026

🤩 Fun fact: this swanky, sunny paradise is known as the Manhattan of the Med, that's right, over 300 high-rise buildings for all things rooftop tipples and bangin' views.

🏖️ Best beach: the blue-flag Levante Beach takes the cake in our opinion, with everything from drinking spots to water sports and all that gorge sand for castle building.

🍺 Price of a pint: a cheap and cheerful jolly is always on the cards here, with pint prices averaging around €2 - €3 (£1.70 - £2.60), now that's a bargain!

Benidorm highlights

• Bursting with beaches - sun tan at the ready folks

• A holiday favourite for British tourists

• Setting of the hit TV show - that swim-up bars on our bucket list

• Great for both couples and families

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🏨 Where to stay in Benidorm

• For Couples ❤️ - Old Town (Casco Antiguo): Benidorm’s Old Town is brimming with charm, narrow streets, and cosy tapas bars, making it an ideal spot for a romantic escape. Wander hand-in-hand along the iconic Balcón del Mediterráneo for stunning sea views, or settle into a quaint café to soak up the atmosphere. Perfect for couples who want a mix of relaxation and authentic Spanish vibes.

• For Families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 - Poniente Beach: Looking for a quieter, family-friendly vibe? Poniente Beach is a top choice for a family holiday. With its calm waters, sprawling sandy shore, and plenty of kid-friendly facilities, it’s a haven for families. Many hotels in this area offer all-inclusive packages to make life easy, plus there’s a lovely promenade perfect for evening strolls.

• For Groups 🎉 - Levante Beach: If you’re here to party and soak up the lively side of Benidorm, Levante Beach is where it’s at. With buzzing beach bars, endless water sports, and a nightlife scene that pops off, this is the ultimate playground for groups. Hit the bars, try some parasailing, or just bask in the fun-loving atmosphere - Levante has it all.

🏖️ Best beaches in Benidorm

It's allllllllllllll about the beaches in Benidorm (and - of course - great-value cheap holidays). You spend your days lazing on them and you spend your evenings looking at them (from a bar on the promenade, of course). Here are a few of our fave Benidorm beaches to hit up:

• Playa de Levante – the most popular beach in Benidorm, stretching for over 2km and packed with plenty of facilities, activities and places to grab a drink or bite to eat along the promenade, we're talking ice creams for the fam and tipples for the gang.

• Playa de Poniente – the longest beach in the resort (over 3km), ideal for, well, literally anyone - plenty of space to lay your towel down, stack some sandcastles and take to the waves.

• Cala de Mal Pas – a small, Blue-flag-awarded beach located at the cliff’s edge with calm waters – perfect for keeping an eye on the little ones.

• Cala Tio Ximo – a secluded, rocky cove with great views in Sierra Helada National Park – it’s a snorkeller’s paradise, ideal for those quieter beach days.

• La Almadrava - we're keeping the secluded cove vibes rolling with this beach close to the Sierra Helada National Park - noticing a theme?. This is another quieter spot away from the hustle and bustle of the main beaches but with stunning coastline views, this is the place to be for a chill vibey day, make the most of both beaches and give em the two birds, one stone treatment.

🏨 Benidorm Hotels 2026/2027

Benidorm has a massive range of hotels for every budget and crew. Whether you and the fam want all-inclusive sorted so you don't lift a finger, or you and your other half want a base camp for exploring the whole Costa Blanca, here are our top picks.

💑 Couples

• Barcelo Benidorm Beach - Adults Recommended Rooftop pool, rooftop bar, rooftop vibes - and far fewer kids about. Right on Poniente Beach with sea views and a proper grown-up atmosphere. Ideal for couples who want beach and nightlife on the doorstep.

• INNSiDE by Melia Costa Blanca - Adults Recommended A la carte dining, ocean views, and a sleek modern design. This one feels a step above the typical Benidorm hotel - think boutique vibes with Melia polish. Adults recommended means peace and quiet without going full adults-only.

• Villa Espana A beachfront spot with a glass-bottom rooftop pool (yes, really), plus an adults-only spa for when you need some TLC. Also has a splash park for families, so works as a solid mixed pick too.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

• Melia Benidorm Lagoon-style pools, a brilliant kids' club, and a cracking all-inclusive package. The Level upgrade gets you a private lounge and personalised check-in. About 12 minutes' walk to Levante Beach, with Aqualandia close by.

• Magic Aqua Rock Gardens Waterparks and games rooms for the kids, adults-only chill-out zones and spa for the grown-ups. Everyone's looked after and nobody has to compromise. Great all-inclusive option.

• Magic Natura Animal Waterpark and Polynesian Lodge Resort A hotel in the middle of an animal adventure park where you can wake up with elephants peering through the windows. Waterpark included. Kids will lose their minds - in the best possible way.

🎉 Groups

• Port Benidorm 150m from Levante Beach, surrounded by bars and restaurants, with a wellness centre for recovery days. Entertainment day and night. No stag/hen groups though - so it's for the civilised squads.

• Sandos Benidorm Suites Four-star and close to Levante Beach. Suite-style rooms give groups a bit more space, and the central location means you're walking distance to the Strip, the Square, and everything in between.

• Sandos Benidorm Suites Four-star and close to Levante Beach. Suite-style rooms give groups a bit more space, and the central location means you're walking distance to the Strip, the Square, and everything in between.

✨ Luxury

• Villa Espana That glass-bottom rooftop pool and adult spa put this a cut above. Beachfront location on Poniente with modern rooms and a real sense of style. The closest Benidorm gets to boutique luxury.

💰 Value

• Sol Pelicanos Ocas You'll recognise this one from the ITV series. Five pools including a massive lagoon-style one, swim-up bar (summer), kids' club, and evening entertainment. It's a 3-star with over 11,000 positive reviews - there are cheaper hotels in the 'Dorm but considering what you get it's proper good value and bags of atmosphere. Just 300m from Levante Beach.

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🗺️ Benidorm Holidays 2026/2027 - Travel Guide

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

• 🏖️ Hit the beaches - Levante and Poniente have playgrounds, gently shelving sands, and calm waters. Buckets and spades essential, sunscreen non-negotiable

• 🎢 Terra Mitica theme park is inspired by ancient civilisations, with rollercoasters, rides and shows for all ages. A full day out sorted

• 💦 Aqualandia is one of Europe's biggest waterparks with over 20 slides including the terrifying Black Hole. Open May to October

• 🐒 Mundomar animal park has dolphins, sea lions, penguins and parrots - brilliant for smaller kids who want something gentler than the rollercoasters

• 🌊 Benidorm Island boat trip - hop on a glass-bottomed boat to this small island reserve just off the coast. Good for snorkelling and spotting sea life with the kids

💑 Couples

• 🌅 Sunset at the Balcon del Mediterraneo is unmissable - the viewpoint between the two beaches with panoramic views up and down the Costa Blanca

• 🍷 Wander the cobbled streets of the Old Town for tapas, local wine, and the blue-domed Church of San Jaime - a properly romantic atmosphere away from the high-rises

• 🥾 Hike the Sierra Helada Natural Park for Instagrammable coastal views, hidden coves, and a completely different side of Benidorm

• 🎨 Day trip to Altea - the arty, whitewashed village just 10km up the coast. Galleries, craft shops, and a blue-domed church overlooking the Med

• 🛥️ A sunset cruise with a glass of bubbly in hand is about as romantic as it gets. Several operators run from Benidorm port

🎉 Groups

• 🏎️ Karting Benidorm for competitive fun on the racetrack - settle those bragging rights early in the trip

• 🎭 Benidorm Palace puts on proper cabaret-style shows with live entertainment, dinner, and plenty of laughs. A brilliant group night out

• 🚀 Water sports at Levante Beach - jet skiing, parasailing, banana boats. Get the adrenaline pumping before the nightlife kicks in

• 🎤 The Strip and the Square for nightlife that doesn't quit. Bars, clubs, karaoke, tribute acts - whatever your group's into, it's here

🗣️ Local Lingo

Want to sound like a local? Here are a few handy phrases:

• Hola (OH-la) - Hello

• Buenos dias (BWEN-os DEE-as) - Good morning

• Por favor (por fa-VOR) - Please

• Gracias (GRAH-thee-as) - Thank you

• Salud! (sa-LOOD) - Cheers!

• Una cerveza, por favor (OO-na ser-VAY-tha por fa-VOR) - A beer, please

• La cuenta, por favor (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR) - The bill, please

• Donde esta la playa? (DON-day es-TA la PLY-ah) - Where is the beach?

🏖️ More Destinations

Costa Blanca Resorts

• Altea - The pretty one. Whitewashed Old Town, pebble beaches, and a bohemian arts scene. Just 10km from Benidorm but feels like a different world.

• Calpe - Dominated by the dramatic Penon de Ifach rock. Stunning beaches, great seafood, and a more relaxed vibe. Popular with Spanish families.

• Albir - Quiet, pebbly Blue Flag beach with a stunning lighthouse walk. Family-friendly and chilled, with Benidorm just a 10-minute taxi ride away.

• La Cala - Soft golden sand and calm waters in a smaller, more laid-back setting. Close enough to Benidorm for day trips, far enough for peace and quiet.

More Spain

• Costa del Sol - Spain's sunny southern coast. Torremolinos, Marbella, and Fuengirola.

• Costa Brava - Rugged coves and crystal-clear water in Catalonia, further up the Med.

• Balearic Islands - Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca. Short flights from Alicante.

• Canary Islands - Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria. Year-round sunshine.