Spain's Las Vegas — a skyline of hotels and holiday apartments, non-stop entertainment and a British holiday atmosphere
Benidorm is Spain's uncrowned tourism powerhouse — its skyline of hotel towers is iconic. The town's beach promenades, Levante and Poniente, are beautiful despite the many hotels, and water parks and entertainment ensure a great holiday for the whole family. A place you either love or loathe, but cannot ignore.
Why Benidorm?
Benidorm — Spain's Las Vegas
Benidorm is Spain's uncrowned tourism powerhouse — its skyline of hotel towers is iconic. The town's beach promenades, Levante and Poniente, are beautiful despite the many hotels, and water parks and entertainment ensure a great holiday for the whole family. A place you either love or loathe, but cannot ignore.
Benidorm on the Costa Blanca attracts international buyers and visitors for: enormous tourist capacity — never a dull moment, affordable property and food prices and good weather almost all year round. Below you will find a complete guide to Benidorm — from culture and transport to prices and practical advice for buyers and renters.
Culture, life and experiences in Benidorm
Benidorm celebrates its Fiestas Patronales in November in honour of the town's patron saints, with processions, fireworks and street parties, but the town is primarily known internationally for its huge tourism industry and skyline of high-rises, which has earned it the nickname "Spain's Manhattan" or "Spain's Las Vegas". The old town around Plaza de la Constitución, however, still retains a more authentic Spanish atmosphere.
Nightlife in Benidorm is intense and varied — particularly the British-style "Square" with its pub scene, but also a large Spanish and international club and bar landscape. It is one of Europe's most entertainment-heavy destinations, with theme parks such as Terra Mítica and Aqualandia just outside town.
Transport and infrastructure in Benidorm
Alicante-Elche airport is around 45 minutes' drive from Benidorm. There is no direct train connection to Benidorm itself, but good bus connections run along the coast.
Taxis are widespread and easy to find thanks to the huge tourist flow. The short distance to Alicante airport makes Benidorm practical for Danish travellers, although transport from the airport requires a bus, taxi or car.
Tourism, beaches and leisure in Benidorm
Benidorm has two long, wide sandy beaches (Levante and Poniente) of high quality — among the best urban beaches on the entire Costa Blanca. Golf is not a major part of the town's identity, though a few courses exist inland.
Benidorm is one of the noisiest towns on the coast in the evenings and at night, especially around "the Square" and the central tourist streets — for most buyers here, this is part of the town's character rather than a downside. The climate is mild and dry, typical of the Costa Blanca, with slightly less rainfall than the Costa del Sol.
Everyday costs and property advice in Benidorm
Eating out in Benidorm is affordable and varied, with everything from cheap British pub menus to authentic Spanish restaurants. Rent and property prices are among the most affordable on the entire Spanish Mediterranean coast, giving strong return potential for investors.
Before you buy: Benidorm is primarily an investment and rental market rather than a quiet residential destination — be realistic about the type of buyer or tenant you're targeting. The Valencia region's tourist licence is required for short-term letting.