Benidorm - one of the largest and the main resorts of the Costa Blanca. Benidorm's coast is washed by clean and warm waters of the Mediterranean sea.
The beaches of Benidorm are among the best of this part of the coast of Spain. And this is not casual, in Benidorm there are beaches for every taste and color, from the sandy and long, to small rocky coves that are ideal for relaxation, diving and snorkeling. There are also unofficial nudist beach.
Most of the beaches of Benidorm are holders of a Blue flag, a mark of distinction for safety, quality and purity, like the beach and sea water. Many tourists choosing to stay a particular beach often look to the presence of Blue flag beach.
In the heart of Benidorm are three beaches, all of them are sandy and have Blue flag award. The largest and longest beaches are the beaches of Poniente and Levante. These beaches are separated by rock, on which are located the most visited attractions of Benidorm Old town. So, Poniente beach belongs to the Western part of the city, and the Levant to the East. Between these two beaches, close to Poniente, is another small but very beautiful beach - Mal Pas. And to the East the Levant, the mountainous terrain, away from the bustle of the city, nestled into a small Cove - Almadraba and Ti Ximo. Almadrava Bay, the unofficial nudist beach.
A couple of kilometres from the coast is a desert of the same name Benidorm island. The island also has several semi-wild beaches.
Poniente beach (Playa de Poniente)
Poniente beach or Ponienteis located in the right (Western) part of Benidorm. It is the largest sandy beach of the city. Its length is more than three kilometers. On the beach is fine and pleasant to the touch light sand.
Besides, this beach is more tranquil than Levante, it is well suited for family holidays with children.
The beach is cleaned daily, the sand dub. The entrance to the sea flat, depth does not occur immediately, the bottom is sandy. Sea water is clean and clear.
The beach has all the necessary infrastructure. On the beach sunbeds and parasols, urn, soul to feet, medical care, and rescue rigs, children's and sports playgrounds, rope climbing structures, wooden floorings, for people with disabilities, dedicated place for beach football and volleyball.
Along the beach runs a beautiful promenade, a great place for evening walks and recreation. There is a bike path. And in the left (Eastern) part of the beach is the famous and the shady Park of Elche.
Levante beach (Playa de Levante)
Levante beach, also is the Central beach of Benidorm. It is the second largest beach in Benidorm, its length is slightly over two kilometers. On the beach is fine and bright sand. The beach is cleaned daily in the morning, the sand dub.
This beach, although it has a blue flag, long and beautiful sandy coastline and a convenient entrance to the sea, is hardly suitable for a relaxing beach holiday. This beach partying and fun, the main nightlife beach area of the Costa Blanca. This is the most noisy, crowded and party beach.
On the promenade along the sea front, there are an abundance of cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants, most of them from early morning until late at night came the music, and idle youth fun lights with a glass of beer or cocktail in hand. Work nightlife.
On the Levante beach, equipped with wooden floors, facilities for physically challenged, there are sun loungers and umbrellas, rubbish bins, children's and sports playgrounds, rope climbing structures, soul to feet, rescue towers, medical facilities, a dedicated area for beach football and volleyball.
On the beach many water sports and water activities. Equipped with platform for water-skiing, diving or to drive through the waves on jet skis.
Along the beach runs a beautiful promenade. Along the promenade you will find bars, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and eateries as well as supermarkets, small shops, souvenir shops, hotels and apartments.
The Mal Pas beach (Playa de Mal Pas)
A small Cove, located between the beaches of Poniente and Levante. Although the Mal Pas beach/Cala del Mal Pas, in comparison with the other two Central beaches of Benidorm, cannot boast of its size, but it is the most beautiful beach in Benidorm.
On all sides the beach is surrounded by the picturesque rocky ledges. On the left (East) side of the beach is the most visited part of Benidorm, with its historic centre, or, as they call it - the Old town of Benidorm, where there is an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants as well as shops, boutiques and souvenir shops.
The beach is just 120 metres away. On the beach is fine and pleasant light-gold color of the sand. The beach is cleaned daily, the sand dub.
On the beach there is all necessary infrastructure: hardwood floorings, a medical center, a rescue rig, urn, soul to feet, also the beach is equipped with rental catamarans, sun loungers and sun umbrellas.
Beach-Bay Almadrava (Cala L'almadrava)
This beach is located East of the Levante beach, in the natural Park of cold mountain (Park Natural de Serra Gelada). Almadrava beach is an unofficial nudist beach, where you can also sunbathe naked out there in a bathing suit.
The beach is a small natural Bay, flanked by rocky ledges. On the beach sand, interspersed with stones and boulders. The bottom is rocky, the sea water is clear and clean.
Beach-Bay Ti Ximo (Cala del Ti Ximo)
Beach Ti Ximo, or, as it is called, Tío Chimo and Tio Ximo, with a small beach. This is the beach behind the beach Almadrava. It is the most sparsely populated semi-wild beach in Benidorm, which is a small rocky Bay.
The beach is mainly rocks and pebbles, the sea water is clean and clear.
On both sides the beach is surrounded by rocky hills, making it a discreet and secluded. A favorite place for divers and swimmers with a mask and snorkel.
To the beach is a convenient way
The island La Isla de Benidorm (Isla de Benidorm)
The eponymous small island of Benidorm (Benidorm Island), located just a couple of miles from shore, it can be clearly seen from all the beaches of the city.
This is a desert island, another great place for diving, snorkeling and fishing.
The island is dominated by the almost deserted wild beaches and quiet coves. Those rocky places where the sea to go down not very convenient, equipped with special ladders.
To get to the island of Benidorm is only by boat. Daily boat, sail from the pier in the Eastern part of the beach Levant and from the seaport of the Old town that the beach of Poniente. The cost of the trip there and back is 15 Euro per person adult ticket and € 12 child ticket. The first boat departs at 10:00 a.m., then every 40-60 minutes from Benidorm on the island and the island of Benidorm, back in Benidorm at any time.
