Where to stay

Sun-worshippers can't go wrong booking lodgings near Levante Beach. The stretch of golden sand has an adjacent promenade lined with bars, restaurants, and hotels. For a more peaceful setting, visitors should book a hotel near Poniente Beach. Just west of Old Town, the family-friendly beach features lots of boardwalks and safe swimming. Those who like to stay active might consider booking a room close to the start of the 45-minute hike up La Cruz de Benidorm, which offers stunning panoramas of the area.

To easily access to Benidorm's restaurants and bars, travelers should book accommodations in the Old Town. For traditional Spanish fare stay close to Calle Santo Domingo, an alley peppered with hole-in-the-wall tapas bars. Located between Benidorm's two main beaches, Plaça del Castell is not just a great spot for photos but also features numerous bars that are ideal for enjoying the area's temperate weather. For a change of scenery, finding a hotel in Rincón de Loix puts visitors close to Benidorm's Little England, filled with British restaurants and pubs.

Staying just east of Benidorm is convenient for visiting Terra Mítica. Inspired by ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, Terra Mítica is a theme park with roller coasters and street shows. Finding a room on the other side of the city center ensures close proximity to Aqualandia, a waterpark full of slides, rides, and pools filled with desalinated water pumped from the Mediterranean Sea. The nearby Mundomar is home to dolphins, penguins, and sea lions, as well as birds and monkeys.