BENIDORM BEACHES
BLUE FLAG BEACHES AND
COVES OF BENIDORM
LEVANTE PLAYA - BEACH
Probably the most famous feature of Benidorm are its fantastic beaches.
The busiest is the Levante beach where the sun rises and is just over 2km in
length. This is where you will find many different nationalities enjoying the
sand and safe sea or just strolling along the Italian marble promenade. The
beach is lined by a huge choice of restaurants, bars and terraces from where
you can enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine and international food including
British, from the many English owned businesses which are found at the far
end of the beach near the cable ski site. Facilities on the beach are second
to none with over 2,000 sun loungers and sun shades available for hire at just
4€ per day. In summer you will find every type of water sport and a great
pontoon in the center of the Levante offering the chance to swim out to sea
and really get to enjoy the water. Sea temperatures are always great in
Summer months due to the sheltered position of the beach when
temperatures reach 28c dipping to just 14c in winter. The beach is kept by a
team of cleaners who work through the night 365 days a year to sweep and
cleanse the sand. Opposite the cable-Ski at the Rincon end of the beach do
pop in and visit Bar Sol the terrace bar right on the beach.
See more information about the Levante Playa Resort
PONIENTE PLAYA - BEACH
Beyond the Old Town starting at park Elche by the harbour and running for
over 3km to La Cala is the more sedate Poniente beach which is a favourite
with local residents and Spanish families. The facilities are as good as the
Levante but offer a less crowded space where you will often sea entire
families enjoying a day of late evening swimming, relaxing and eating on the
beach. It is not uncommon to see everything but the kitchen sink taken to the
beach by family groups of 25 or more who will still be enjoying the outdoor life
until the early hours in the peak summer months. The promenade is packed
from sun down with hundreds of people enjoying the walk through park Elche,
which is a great place to sit for hours and enjoy the great Spanish custom of
after dinner strolling. The Poniente beach is also swept and cleansed 365
days a year by a dedicated team who ensure safe sand for all to enjoy. If you
enjoy great Spanish food the Poniente is the place to go for lunch where you
will find a good selection of long established restaurants offering menu of the
day for under 15€. This includes three course, desert, bread and wine or
beer.
If you prefer to see the beach without walking you can take the tourist train
from the end of park Elche which will take you to the far end of the beach and
back. Our recommended bar on the Poniente is Café Refuel above the park.
See more information about the Poniente Playa Resort
MAL PAS PLAYA - BEACH
This is a small cove often missed by many visitors and is found at the end of
the harbour road on the Poniente side of the Old Town. You can also reach
it by steps from the top of the Old Town square known as La Señoria. In
winter when temperatures a much cooler this is a great place to sunbath as it
is sheltered from the winds and becomes a sun trap to enjoy the Weather
SAFETY & BENIDORM BEACH DISABLED FACILITIES
Benidorm beaches have retained EU blue flag status since 1987. You will
also find the beaches are watched over by qualified life savers, who also have
access to medical teams at first aid points. There are also sea patrols which
are backed up by local police who patrol by sea and on quad bikes along the
beach to ensure your safety at all times whilst enjoying the best beaches in
Europe.
For those with a disability there are access points which take you easily to
the shoreline where you can enjoy a swim using amphibious chairs assisted
by trained staff. There are also disabled toilets on the Levante and Poniente.
WARNING flags that indicate sea safety information.
A green flag indicates safe swimming
A yellow flag indicates care is needed
A red flag indicates swimming is unsafe due to rough sea (Do Not Enter Sea)
A white flag indicates Jellyfish (July August only)
There are also beach libraries where you can enjoy local and international
newspapers free of charge under covered quiet areas as well as free to use
sports facilities and well marked meeting points.
LA CALA FINESTRAT More info & Hotels La Cala Finestrat Guide
Over the hill (Mont Benidorm) at the far end of the Poniente beach you will
find La Cala Beach, reached by the number 41 bus from park Elche. This is a
small cove which is mostly enjoyed by residents and ex-pats who are wintering
in Spain. The area is well known for safe swimming and offers some great
bars and restaurants right on the beach. In the evenings this is a lively but
quieter place to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by. In summer months
there are markets at weekends until 1am. Night buses operate in summer
months all night to and from Benidorm to La Cala beach. For a great pub and
good food give Molly Malones a visit right on the beach.
BENIDORM COVES - TI XIMO & ALMADRABA PROTECTED AREA
These are small sandy coves reached by road at the far end of the Levante
beyond the cable ski. If you prefer to more secluded these are recommended
for the more adventurous as it is quite a steep walk. Once there however you
can still hire a sun lounger to relax in comfort. There are no facilities so take
plenty to drink and food if you are to spend an entire day there.
RACO CONIL ( PLAYA NUDISTA ) 4km FROM BENIDORM
The nudist beach is best reached by car, the very fit can walk there form La
Cala bay. To drive take the old Villa Joyosa road toward the casino. Take an
immediate left at the casino and follow the road down to the car park where
you will find a small rocky cove. This is a real sun trap and is enjoyed by
Naturists of all nationalities. The micro climate here can make the weather
extremely hot even in winter months so take plenty to drink. This is also
protected land so please keep to the paths and leave the beach as you found
it. Swimming is safe here but it is advised not to swim out to far where the
tides can be very strong. See Satellite Image to get an idea of where it is
and how to best get there - Zoom out of the image to see the surrounding
areas.
TAKE A TRIP TO ALBIR ALTEA & CALPE BEACHES TOO!
Just 20/30 minutes drive along the coast north of Benidorm you will find the
beaches at Albir, Altea and Calpe which have fine beaches and promenades
with great cafés and restaurants to enjoy a lunch or snack. You can drive
along the coast or take the boat which leaves Benidorm every morning and
only takes an hour to Altea and Calpe. A very pleasant trip to a very pleasant
port and beach. We recommend you do lunch on the harbour in Calpe.
We hope you enjoy all the beaches Benidorm has to offer and get a
chance to explore the coast south toward Alicante and north toward Denia
where you will find other fantastic beaches, coves and small fishing villages.
Benidorm and the Costa Blanca where you will always find the perfect place to
relax, rest and play in the Sun in Spain. Other readers also find these pages
of interest Albir Guide & Altea Guide
COVES OF BENIDORM
LEVANTE PLAYA - BEACH
Probably the most famous feature of Benidorm are its fantastic beaches.
The busiest is the Levante beach where the sun rises and is just over 2km in
length. This is where you will find many different nationalities enjoying the
sand and safe sea or just strolling along the Italian marble promenade. The
beach is lined by a huge choice of restaurants, bars and terraces from where
you can enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine and international food including
British, from the many English owned businesses which are found at the far
end of the beach near the cable ski site. Facilities on the beach are second
to none with over 2,000 sun loungers and sun shades available for hire at just
4€ per day. In summer you will find every type of water sport and a great
pontoon in the center of the Levante offering the chance to swim out to sea
and really get to enjoy the water. Sea temperatures are always great in
Summer months due to the sheltered position of the beach when
temperatures reach 28c dipping to just 14c in winter. The beach is kept by a
team of cleaners who work through the night 365 days a year to sweep and
cleanse the sand. Opposite the cable-Ski at the Rincon end of the beach do
pop in and visit Bar Sol the terrace bar right on the beach.
See more information about the Levante Playa Resort
PONIENTE PLAYA - BEACH
Beyond the Old Town starting at park Elche by the harbour and running for
over 3km to La Cala is the more sedate Poniente beach which is a favourite
with local residents and Spanish families. The facilities are as good as the
Levante but offer a less crowded space where you will often sea entire
families enjoying a day of late evening swimming, relaxing and eating on the
beach. It is not uncommon to see everything but the kitchen sink taken to the
beach by family groups of 25 or more who will still be enjoying the outdoor life
until the early hours in the peak summer months. The promenade is packed
from sun down with hundreds of people enjoying the walk through park Elche,
which is a great place to sit for hours and enjoy the great Spanish custom of
after dinner strolling. The Poniente beach is also swept and cleansed 365
days a year by a dedicated team who ensure safe sand for all to enjoy. If you
enjoy great Spanish food the Poniente is the place to go for lunch where you
will find a good selection of long established restaurants offering menu of the
day for under 15€. This includes three course, desert, bread and wine or
beer.
If you prefer to see the beach without walking you can take the tourist train
from the end of park Elche which will take you to the far end of the beach and
back. Our recommended bar on the Poniente is Café Refuel above the park.
See more information about the Poniente Playa Resort
MAL PAS PLAYA - BEACH
This is a small cove often missed by many visitors and is found at the end of
the harbour road on the Poniente side of the Old Town. You can also reach
it by steps from the top of the Old Town square known as La Señoria. In
winter when temperatures a much cooler this is a great place to sunbath as it
is sheltered from the winds and becomes a sun trap to enjoy the Weather
SAFETY & BENIDORM BEACH DISABLED FACILITIES
Benidorm beaches have retained EU blue flag status since 1987. You will
also find the beaches are watched over by qualified life savers, who also have
access to medical teams at first aid points. There are also sea patrols which
are backed up by local police who patrol by sea and on quad bikes along the
beach to ensure your safety at all times whilst enjoying the best beaches in
Europe.
For those with a disability there are access points which take you easily to
the shoreline where you can enjoy a swim using amphibious chairs assisted
by trained staff. There are also disabled toilets on the Levante and Poniente.
WARNING flags that indicate sea safety information.
A green flag indicates safe swimming
A yellow flag indicates care is needed
A red flag indicates swimming is unsafe due to rough sea (Do Not Enter Sea)
A white flag indicates Jellyfish (July August only)
There are also beach libraries where you can enjoy local and international
newspapers free of charge under covered quiet areas as well as free to use
sports facilities and well marked meeting points.
LA CALA FINESTRAT More info & Hotels La Cala Finestrat Guide
Over the hill (Mont Benidorm) at the far end of the Poniente beach you will
find La Cala Beach, reached by the number 41 bus from park Elche. This is a
small cove which is mostly enjoyed by residents and ex-pats who are wintering
in Spain. The area is well known for safe swimming and offers some great
bars and restaurants right on the beach. In the evenings this is a lively but
quieter place to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by. In summer months
there are markets at weekends until 1am. Night buses operate in summer
months all night to and from Benidorm to La Cala beach. For a great pub and
good food give Molly Malones a visit right on the beach.
BENIDORM COVES - TI XIMO & ALMADRABA PROTECTED AREA
These are small sandy coves reached by road at the far end of the Levante
beyond the cable ski. If you prefer to more secluded these are recommended
for the more adventurous as it is quite a steep walk. Once there however you
can still hire a sun lounger to relax in comfort. There are no facilities so take
plenty to drink and food if you are to spend an entire day there.
RACO CONIL ( PLAYA NUDISTA ) 4km FROM BENIDORM
The nudist beach is best reached by car, the very fit can walk there form La
Cala bay. To drive take the old Villa Joyosa road toward the casino. Take an
immediate left at the casino and follow the road down to the car park where
you will find a small rocky cove. This is a real sun trap and is enjoyed by
Naturists of all nationalities. The micro climate here can make the weather
extremely hot even in winter months so take plenty to drink. This is also
protected land so please keep to the paths and leave the beach as you found
it. Swimming is safe here but it is advised not to swim out to far where the
tides can be very strong. See Satellite Image to get an idea of where it is
and how to best get there - Zoom out of the image to see the surrounding
areas.
TAKE A TRIP TO ALBIR ALTEA & CALPE BEACHES TOO!
Just 20/30 minutes drive along the coast north of Benidorm you will find the
beaches at Albir, Altea and Calpe which have fine beaches and promenades
with great cafés and restaurants to enjoy a lunch or snack. You can drive
along the coast or take the boat which leaves Benidorm every morning and
only takes an hour to Altea and Calpe. A very pleasant trip to a very pleasant
port and beach. We recommend you do lunch on the harbour in Calpe.
We hope you enjoy all the beaches Benidorm has to offer and get a
chance to explore the coast south toward Alicante and north toward Denia
where you will find other fantastic beaches, coves and small fishing villages.
Benidorm and the Costa Blanca where you will always find the perfect place to
relax, rest and play in the Sun in Spain. Other readers also find these pages
of interest Albir Guide & Altea Guide
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