Costa Blanca · Spain

Benidorm holidays

The original British favourite: two sandy bays, a skyline of towers and more to do than you can fit in a week. Benidorm does fun, and it does it well.

4.6 · guest rated 320+ sunny days
Benidorm holidays, Costa Blanca · Spain

Why choose Benidorm?

Benidorm is the holiday that never goes out of style. Two long sandy bays, a skyline of towers, a proper old town, and more bars, shows, water parks and cabaret than any resort has a right to. It's fun, unapologetically so.

Families love the beaches and theme parks, couples love the old town and the calmer coves, and groups love the nightlife. It's close, it's sunny and it's set up for British visitors, which is exactly why it works.

Things to Do

Unmissable Benidorm.

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Ride the Aqualandia water park

Slides, rapids and a wave pool. One of Spain's best water parks, just outside the resort.

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Take the cable car to the summit

A cable car up to the Sierra Helada for views back over the whole resort and coastline.

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Wander the Old Town

Tapas bars, a blue-domed church and a castle viewpoint. The quieter, more Spanish end of Benidorm.

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Catch a show on the strip

Cabaret, tribute acts and comedy. Benidorm's nightlife is legendary and genuinely good fun.

Weather & Best Time

When to go.

Here's the cheat sheet for Benidorm.

May

23°

9h/day

Jun

27°

11h/day

Jul

31°

12h/day

Aug

31°

11h/day

Sep

28°

9h/day

Oct

24°

7h/day

Our pick: Late May to mid-June, or September. Warm seas, quiet beaches, and prices that don't sting.

Where is Benidorm?

Find your bearings.

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Hotel Recommendations

Where to stay.

Villa del Mar Hotel hotel in Benidormfrom £599pp

Villa del Mar Hotel

Adults · Half Board

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Grand Luxor Villaitana hotel in Benidormfrom £449pp

Grand Luxor Villaitana

Family · Bed & Breakfast

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Roca Esmeralda hotel in Benidormfrom £399pp

Roca Esmeralda

Family · Half Board

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Benidorm FAQs

Good questions.

Do I need a visa for Benidorm?+

No. Benidorm is part of Spain, so UK passport holders travel visa-free for up to 90 days under Schengen rules.

Is Benidorm good for families?+

Very. Sandy beaches, water parks, theme parks and family hotels make it a reliable choice for all ages.

What's the best time to visit?+

May, June and September for warm weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy; winters are mild and popular with older travellers.

How long is the flight?+

Around 2.5 hours to Alicante, then about 45 minutes by transfer to Benidorm.

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