Benidorm Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Benidorm tours and things to do on Spain’s Costa Blanca: cruise the Mediterranean by catamaran, day-trip to the cliff-top village of Guadalest and the Algar waterfalls, feast on tapas, ride 4x4s into the mountains, and explore the charming coastal towns of Altea and Calpe. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Benidorm by interest
Whatever brings you to Benidorm — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Benidorm
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Guadalest
Cliff-top village.
Algar Waterfalls
Natural pools.
Catamaran Cruise
Mediterranean sail.
Altea
White village.
Calpe
Peñón de Ifach.
Benidorm Beaches
Levante & Poniente.
Costa Blanca Hills
4x4 country.
Alicante
Castle & marina.
45 min awayGuadalest
Cliff-top village.
45 min awayAlgar Waterfalls
Natural pools.
15 min awayAltea
White village.
30 min awayCalpe
Peñón de Ifach.
45 min awayAlicante
Castle & marina.
1 hr awayCosta Blanca Hills
4x4 country.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Benidorm visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and lively — peak beach season.
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and pleasant, ideal for day trips.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Mild and quieter, still good for the beach.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and sunny — a popular winter escape.
For the sea
Summer is best for cruises and swimming.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
The beaches, a cruise and tapas.
Two days
Add a Guadalest and waterfalls trip.
Three+ days
Add Altea, Calpe and Alicante.
For the sea
Catamaran cruises and boat trips.
For nature
Guadalest, waterfalls and the mountains.
For food
Tapas tours and coastal towns.
On foot
The beaches and old town are walkable.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach Guadalest, Altea and Alicante.
By tram
The TRAM links Benidorm along the coast.
By boat
Cruises sail to Benidorm Island and the coast.
Where to stay
Stay near Levante beach or the old town.
Euro
Spain uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Catamaran cruises
Book a morning cruise for calm seas.
Guadalest
Combine it with the Algar waterfalls.
Altea & Calpe
Visit for the prettiest coastal towns.
Tapas
Head to the old town for the best tapas.
Sun protection
The Costa Blanca sun is strong — bring SPF.
Book ahead
Summer tours fill up — reserve early.
Catamaran cruises
Popular cruises sell out — book ahead.
Guadalest trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Coastal tours
Altea and Calpe tours fill up — book ahead.
Tapas tours
Small food tours fill up — reserve early.
4x4 tours
Mountain jeep tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are busiest — book well ahead.
Catamaran cruise
Around €20–45 for a catamaran cruise.
Guadalest trip
About €30–55 for a Guadalest and waterfalls trip.
Coastal tour
Roughly €35–60 for an Altea and Calpe tour.
Tapas tour
Around €42–70 for a tapas food tour.
4x4 tour
About €33–60 for a mountain 4x4 tour.
How to save
Join group day trips to save over private tours.
Benidorm through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beaches & sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Day trips.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
- Best for
- Winter sun.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.