Holiday homes & rentals in Benidorm

Benidorm is a popular resort town on Spain’s eastern coast, one the country’s best destinations for a classic summer holiday in the sun. An energetic atmosphere, plenty of bars and restaurants and, needless to say, terrific weather all make Benidorm the ideal place for a relaxing getaway. Excellent beaches, water parks and plenty of recreational options mean those with Benidorm holiday lettings will have plenty to keep them occupied during the trip.

Getting to Benidorm

Benidorm is well served by Alicante Airport, with many flights arriving daily from across Europe. The airport is located around 60km from the centre of Benidorm and takes around 40 minutes by car or an hour on the bus. If travelling from Alicante or elsewhere in Spain, you can also reach Benidorm holiday lettings by train. The Benidorm area is easy to navigate with a hired car, which is a good option if you also wish to explore the wider Alicante area during your trip.

Typical dishes of Benidorm

If you are staying in a rural house or a vacation apartment in Benidorm, you have to know what typical dishes you should order if you go out to eat in a restaurant. The paellas, both fish and seafood or meat are the star dishes of the region, accompanied by a good local wine. Grilled fish, fruits, vegetables and a wide variety of vegetables in the Mediterranean should not be missing on your table. You should also know that oranges are the typical fruit of Valencia. For dessert, nothing better than a spongy bun filled with cream of San Blas, very typical in February for the feast of the saint, or a sweet potato sweet, ideal to take at any time.

Weather in Benidorm

Benidorm’s glorious climate was what made the city a popular tourist destination in the first place. The resort receives great weather virtually year-round. Between May and October, it’ll be a rare day that the weather isn’t just what you’re looking for from your stay in Benidorm holiday lettings. If anything, the only trouble you’ll have is the weather being too good – August can sometimes bring consistently sweltering temperatures of 30+ degrees. The weather is still mostly pleasant from November to April, but the odd rain shower and cold day are to be expected, as are chilly nights.

Attractions in Benidorm

The beauty of booking a holiday in Benidorm is that you don’t necessarily have to do anything active. If you so choose, you can simply soak up some sun rays and enjoy the atmosphere of one of Spain’s most energetic beach resorts.

There are two main beaches in Benidorm, both of which are Blue Flag rated, meaning they’re of the highest quality. Levante and Poniente have soft sand, clear waters and plenty of amenities, with bars, cafés and stores lining the shore. Levante is the livelier of the two, while Poniente is more suited to families looking for a relaxing day out.

When not sunning yourself on the beach, take a trip to the picturesque Old Town, which features narrow winding streets and an array of restaurants and stores. An evening walk along the promenade is also a must-do.

Museums, art and culture in Benidorm

If you spend your vacations in Benidorm you can take different cultural tours around the city. One of them is the tour of Benidorm by tourist bus, which lasts about an hour and has audio guide service in 8 languages. On the route you will visit the most interesting and emblematic places of the city. It allows you to get off at one of its stops and get back on without problems once you have made the visit you want to the place of your choice, such as museums, galleries or exhibitions. The ticket price is $7 for adults and $4 for children.

Benidorm with children

A stay in Benidorm holiday home offers just as much for children as it does for grown ups. After all, what child doesn’t like building sandcastles and frolicking in the sea?

Away from the beach you’ll also find many top quality theme parks and attractions. At Mundo Mar, your children can marvel at dolphins, sea lions, birds and much more. Another option for seeing wildlife is Terra Natura, a zoo with animals from all over the world – around 1,500 creatures in total.

Aqualandia Water Park is an excellent water park with many rides, rapids, swimming pools and spaces to sunbathe – fun for the whole family! If you prefer to visit traditional theme parks then stop by Terra Mitica, a themed amusement park where you can travel the world via the different rides and roller coasters.

Nightlife in Benidorm

Benidorm has some of the best nightlife anywhere in Spain. There are many bars and restaurants open until the early hours of the morning. Whatever type of evening you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Benidorm. Want to party late into the night? Head to English Square and take your pick from the many venues. If you want to have fun without things getting too wild, stop by one of the many karaoke bars and croon the night away. Then, of course, there are numerous more chilled and relaxed bars where you can just sit and chat with friends, cerveza in hand.

Fiestas in Benidorm

Benidorm's Fallas

If there is a typically Valencian festival par excellence it is the Fallas and Benidorm is also filled with color and fire with mascletás and huge figures that flood the streets for several days, until March 19 when the celebration ends with the famous cremá.

St. Patrick's Day

Every March 17 Benidorm dresses in green to commemorate St. Patrick's Day, being the Rincón de Loix the busiest place during this day as numerous Irish pubs are located there. Redhead wigs, green hats, costumes and beer, flood during this celebration the streets of Benidorm.

Saint John's Eve

And to officially kick off the summer, tradition dictates that old objects should be burned in the large bonfires that gather on the beaches during the night of June 24, when the night of Saint John is celebrated.

The Moors and Christians

The Moors and Christians is another of Benidorm's main festivities. Every October the town dresses up to commemorate the expulsion of the Muslims from Spain amidst fireworks, bands and parades. A real spectacle worth seeing.

Self-catering in Benidorm

You’ll have no trouble feeding yourself during your stay in Benidorm holiday home. Aside from many supermarkets and small stores in the city, there are also two weekly markets – Foietes Market and El Pueblo – where you can pick up locally produced fruits and vegetables to create a delicious meal back at your Benidorm holiday home.

A visit to the best beaches of Benidorm

The beaches are the essence of this municipality and are a great attraction for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. The Playa de Levante, between Punta Canfali and Punta Pinet, is crossed by a long promenade, decorated with palm trees and dotted with bars, stores, nightclubs and apartments with privileged views of the Mediterranean.

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