Overview
Benidorm is a seaside resort on the Costa Blanca with a large Spanish and retired British population. It was built compactly in the 1960s with tall hotels and apartment blocks.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Family Travel · Nightlife
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi at many pubs and restaurants.
Language
Spanish and English widely spoken; large British expat community.
Money
Cheap meals from €2 breakfast, beer from €1. Set menu €16. Hotel doubles from €51.
Safety
Pickpocketing in crowds; lock valuables. Police visible. Overall safe.
Transport
Tram lines 1 and 9 from Alicante; bus station with regional and international routes.
Weather
Mild year-round; summer peak with young crowds.