The big question in Benidorm is always whether to go Levante or Poniente beach. Both have fine white sand, ideal facilities for a comfortable day at the beach, and top-notch safety equipment and assistance.
Both have a bustling beach life and beachgoers of all nationalities, but Levante beach has more leisure facilities and is a busier beach than Poniente beach.
- Background and location of Levante Beach
- Services and features
- Activities to do on Levante Beach
- Where to eat on Levante Beach
- Where to stay in Benidorm near Levante Beach
Background and location of Levante Beach
Benidorm’s Levante Beach is one of the best known urban bathing areas in Europe and has a very youthful and family vibe. It’s also one of the names that feature regularly on the list of Blue Flags that rank the best bathing and quality of the sand and services.
It’s a beach of just over two kilometres of fine sand, ideal for watching the sunrise or for sunbathing until late in the afternoon.
The area to take a dip runs between Punta Pinet and Punta Canfali and includes a very clean golden stretch with many services and a calm blue sea that allows beachgoers to take the best dips in Benidorm.
Services and features
Levante Beach has all the services you can imagine. In addition to the basics and safety services, access on walkways, accessible points and lifeguards, assistance available both at medical aid posts and on foot, you can also find many play and sports areas, both for children and for the not so young who want to do more than just relax on the sandy beach.
This area has footbaths, environmentally friendly toilet cubicles, litter bins, and you can hire almost everything you need for a great day by the sea: sunbeds, parasols, floating platforms, and even water ski cables.
One of the things about the beach to be aware of is that when you go into the water there’s a barrier of rocks that can be a nuisance if you’re not familiar with it or more of a fun activity if you are.
Activities to do on Levante Beach
The best thing about Levante Beach is the range of activities on offer. If what you’re looking for is a bit of calm, you don’t even have to set foot on the sand to enjoy the sea and the breeze, as the swimming area is next to a promenade along which you can stroll or sit on one of the benches and enjoy the coming and going of the waves.
If you want to have a drink, the beach is full of beach bars, on and off the sand, offering a huge variety of gastronomic options for an ice cream, an aperitif, or a meal with friends, with your feet practically in the water.
It’s also one of the most famous areas for clubs and pubs in Benidorm, so when night falls, they are all usually very lively.
If it’s water sports you’re after, there’s a very wide range indeed: floating platforms, cable skiing, banana boats, jet skis, and even paragliding.
Where to eat on Levante Beach
The Levante Beach area is full of restaurants and beach bars, so there’s a lot of variety to choose from. A place with a great atmosphere is Dulcinea at the end of the beach. It has salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, among other options, at a very affordable price, so it’s a good idea if you want something quick.
If you’d prefer something more sophisticated, there’s La Mejillonera, which specialises in rice dishes as well as mussels, as its name in Spanish suggests, or Jardín Mediterráneo, which has incredible views.
Where to stay in Benidorm near Levante Beach
There’s a wide variety of places to stay in Benidorm, but an exciting option is to opt for the hotels that Barceló has in La Nucía, next to Levante Beach, which allow you to combine the sea and nature in a perfect plan whether you want to relax or go out partying.
The five-star Barceló La Nucía Palms is a modern hotel surrounded by gardens with elegant palm trees. Its 148 rooms stand out for their modern style, brightness, and exclusivity in every detail. Most offer views of the pool and some have a private garden. It also has a buffet restaurant with fantastic Mediterranean cuisine and a bar/restaurant in the pool area. For those who want to enjoy something more, its B-Heaven Rooftop Bar, recommended for adults only, offers partial sea views.
The spa & wellness centre, perfect for relaxation after a day of sightseeing, walking, or work, or simply to unwind, with a sauna, Turkish bath, massage cabins, and water circuits.
Another option is the Barceló La Nucía Hills, which is also a five-star establishment. Its 94 apartments are elegantly and avant-garde designed and offer a comfortable and modern space ideal for the relaxation of business travellers, couples, or families. It’s a single space with all the comforts: an equipped kitchen area, large bathroom area, dining area, rest area, and a large terrace or garden where you can enjoy the surroundings.
The hotel has a buffet restaurant specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, a snack bar by the pool area, and a B-Heaven rooftop bar on the top floor with partial sea views. It also has a spa with sauna, Turkish bath, four massage cabins, and water circuit. There is also a modern gym, outdoor swimming pool, and two meeting rooms.
If what you want is to enjoy something unique, the best option is the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, a five-star Royal Hideaway Hotel. It’s a luxury spa hotel with Thai treatments, located in Sierra Cortina, offering incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea. Its 309 spacious rooms are surrounded by gardens with over 150,000 plants and Balinese-style Asian themed pools. It also has nine themed restaurants where Asian, Mediterranean, and international cuisine come together and is a perfect place for golf lovers, thanks to the nearby golf courses.
However, if you want to stay in the city of Alicante, one of the most central options is the Occidental Alicante, within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the city’s main tourist attractions, and is very close to both the old town and the Santa Barbara Castle and the Explanada de España. Recently refurbished, the hotel has 80 rooms to meet the needs of every traveller, whether for relaxation, business, couples, or the whole family.
The hotel has a buffet restaurant available for breakfast only and an à la carte restaurant with lunch and dinner service on request. The hotel also has an O!Market service where guests can enjoy drinks, aperitifs, and snacks.
