Aqualandia
One of Europe's oldest and largest water parks, up in Rincón de Loix — big slides, a wave pool and landscaped lagoons. Open through the summer season.
Family things to do in Benidorm — beaches, parks, attractions and days out that actually work with children.
One of Europe's oldest and largest water parks, up in Rincón de Loix — big slides, a wave pool and landscaped lagoons. Open through the summer season.
The balustraded viewpoint on the rocky point where Benidorm's castle once stood, dividing the Levante and Poniente beaches — the town's signature photo spot, with sweeping views along both bays.
The old quarter above the beaches — narrow lanes, the blue-domed church of Sant Jaume, and 'Tapas Alley' (Calle Santo Domingo) lined with traditional Spanish bars. The authentic heart behind the resort.
A small sheltered cove tucked below the old town beside the Balcón del Mediterráneo, between the two big beaches — calm, scenic and handy for a quick central swim.
One of Benidorm's most iconic chiringuitos, on Avenida de Madrid by Levante — open from 9am to the small hours, from morning coffee to late-night drinks on the sand.
Isla de Benidorm (boats from Benidorm port)
The little island off the bay — a marine nature reserve reached by glass-bottom boat from the port, with snorkelling, a café and free-roaming peacocks. A short, scenic trip.
A marine and exotic-animal park beside Aqualandia — dolphins, sea lions, penguins and parrots, with shows through the day. A favourite with younger families.
Benidorm's iconic main beach — a 2 km arc of golden sand beneath the high-rise skyline, with a lively palm-lined promenade, watersports and a wall of beach bars. Blue Flag, and busy year-round.
The longer, calmer beach west of the old town — a 3 km sweep with a striking wave-form promenade by architect Carlos Ferrater, favoured by families and residents over the busier Levante.
A protected clifftop natural park on the headland east of Levante — walking trails to the Cruz de Benidorm viewpoint and on toward the Albir lighthouse, with dramatic drops to the sea.
A large theme park in the hills above town themed on the ancient Mediterranean — Egypt, Greece, Rome and Iberia — with big rollercoasters and family rides. A full day out.
An animal park where you walk among the species in recreated habitats — elephants, big cats and rhinos — with the Aqua Natura water park alongside in summer.
A big, buzzing beach bar on Levante with a wide terrace over the sand — burgers, pizzas and full meals (the fish and chips is a UK favourite), open late through summer.
A hill at the western end of Poniente with a Roman archaeological site and one of the best free viewpoints over both of Benidorm's bays.