Beach Life - Benidorm | ArrivalGuides.com

Beach LifeGuide was updated: June 23, 2025

Benidorm boasts 5 gently-sloping beaches with crystal clear waters, and pleasant temperatures for swimming in any season. Each year they receive awards for quality, safety, cleanliness and amenities. The two main beaches have a privileged south-facing position providing long hours of sunshine every day.

Levante beach

Renowned throughout Europe, it has more than 2 km of fine golden sand. It has all the amenities needed to ensure maximum comfort and enjoyment: specially-equipped areas for disabled guests, sunbeds, wooden walkways, playground areas, beach library, foot showers, life guard service and first aid centre. This area of Benidorm is where most of the accommodation, restaurants and bars are located, and offers a huge range of entertainment during the day and night.

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Poniente beach

With splendid crystal clean waters and more than 3 km of fine golden sand, it is located in a quieter area than Levante. There is a full range of services and leisure facilities, such as floating platforms with slides out to sea in high season, the beach library, specially-equipped areas for the disabled, life guards and play areas. The unique design of Poniente beach promenade recreates the shape of the cliffs and waves in the sea with different coloured sections, making it a remarkable attraction to visit.

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Mal Pas beach

Located between the old town and Poniente beach this small cove beach is 120m long and is accessed from the port or the steps of the castle. From the nearby port you can take a boat trip to Benidorm Island and admire the stunning sea life.

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Playa Cala Tio Ximo

This tiny charming cove beach 60m long combines sand, pebbles and rock and is located at the foot of Sierra Helada between steep cliffs. An ideal location for diving enthusiasts and for snorkelling since the water is crystal clear. If you want to escape from Benidorm's busier beaches, this is the place to come to.

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Almadrava cove

This is a natural cove 100m long with fine sand located in a rustic setting at the foot of Serra Helada next to the Cala Tio Ximo. With clear waters and rocks, it is full of aquatic life. An ideal place to practice snorkelling or just perfect for relaxing since it is less crowded.

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Beach Life in Benidorm

Levante beach

Poniente beach

Mal Pas beach

Playa Cala Tio Ximo

Almadrava cove