Benidorm Bay faces south and lies in front of the immensity of the Mediterranean and Benidorm Island (Isla de los Periodistas). On the mainland, a bow-shaped range of mountains protects the bay from the prevailing winds and in the bay the east winds are slight. Benidorm waters are warm and transparent.

The Benidorm beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag of the European Federation of Environmental Education since 1987. They also have the White Flag of the Clean World Foundation and the Qualitur “Q” certificate of the Spanish Institute of Tourist Quality (ICTE).

There are about 4 miles of breathtaking beaches and crystal clear waters as well the beautiful Playa Levante beach which lies with great restaurants, cafes and bars.

The two main Benidorm beaches; Levante and Poniente offer quality services, limpid water and fine sands difficult to find elsewhere in the Mediterranean. Benidorm boasts the most comprehensive and best equipped network of hotel and holiday accommodation in the Costa Blanca coasts.

Levante beach is the most popular, lively, colourful and fun beach in Benidorm with great golden sand and crystal clear waters. It is the most cosmopolitan and urban beach in Benidorm and lies along the Benidorm coast with great restaurants, cafes and bars. Poniente beach is more quieter beach than Levanter beach. It is popular especially for families.

There are variety of watersports in Benidorm to choose from including water skiing, diving, parasailing and more. Or if you feel like chilling out and enjoying the sun, Benidorm coasts offer the best options.

Safety on the Benidorm beaches is total: flags indicating the sea conditions, readily identifiable meeting points, lifeguards and the Local Beach Police Service with sand and sea patrols (quad-bikes, inflatable launches and jetskis) looking after the safety of the holidaymakers.