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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Wine Bars
La Cava Aragonesa (famous for its huge wine list and tapas)
Street Food Stalls
Benidorm Indoor Market (Rincón de Loix)
Best Food Delivery App
Glovo, Just Eat, UberEats
Best Local Dish to Try
Arroz a Banda (coastal rice dish) and Paella Valenciana
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
The Vagabond (French-influenced with veg options); Paneil's (Old Town)
Best Dessert Spots
Llaollao (frozen yogurt) and Valor Chocolate Shop (C. de Gambo)
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercadillo de Foietes (Wednesday morning market) 5
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es, El Corte Inglés
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona, Carrefour, and Consum online delivery
Bar/Nightlife Area
Calle Santo Domingo in the old town is the tapas alley. Levante has the dense strip of British, Irish and other bars; the guide counts about 800 bars in town. 5
Local Brewery
Cervecería l'Abadia (specialty beers and drafts)
Popular International Cuisine
India Gate (British-style Indian); Amigos Bistro (Mediterranean-British fusion)

Essentials

City
Benidorm, in the Marina Baixa, province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. 18 19
Population
77,327 in the 2025 municipal register. The Spanish encyclopedia says the town can reach about 400,000 people in summer. 1 19
Internet Speed
High-speed fiber widely available; 300 Mbps - 1 Gbps common in apartments
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR. Cards are widely accepted, and cash is still used in smaller venues and markets. 2 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide. Some southern regions have higher mineral content, so bottled water is often preferred for taste. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euro including VAT for 28 days (80 GB, with 15 GB of EU roaming), as a physical SIM or an eSIM. 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut, Wise, N26 (widely used); Physical banks require NIE for non-resident accounts
Accommodation
The town guide counts more than 240 hotels and holiday-apartment blocks, and about 41,000 hotel beds. Levante is the lively side, the old town is quieter, and Poniente is the calmer beach. 5
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted. Cash is still used in smaller venues and markets, and some shops ask for identification before taking a card. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Benidorm Direct; €800-€1,500/month
Budget Accommodation
Hostel Benidorm Beach (approx. €25/night), B&B Hotel Benidorm Centro
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Levante is the lively beach side, popular with families and groups. The old town is the quieter choice for couples and older visitors. 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Poniente is the quieter beach side. La Cala de Finestrat, on the western edge, is described as a more relaxed stay away from the late nights. 5

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Espai Coworking Benidorm, the municipal desk in Edifici Aquarium II at Avinguda Juan Fuster Zaragoza 3, is 150 euro a month with wifi, printing and meeting-room access included. Applicants must be registered as self-employed or as a company, the first six months are free for local projects, and the page does not list a day pass. 8
Best Cafe for Work
D-Alicia Benidorm (C. de Gambo); quiet corners and reliable Wi-Fi
Networking Events
Alicante Digital Nomad Meetups (short train ride to Alicante city)
Social Events for Expats
Benidorm Expats Facebook Group; weekly gatherings at bars in the Rincon de Loix

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
PideTaxi (local app) and Radio Taxi Benidorm; Uber is limited but available
Bike/Scooter Rental
Tao Bike (electric bikes); approx. €20/day. Tao Bike - C. de l'Ametlla de Mar
Best Beach Nearby
Platja de Ponent (Poniente) is a Blue Flag beach, described as more sedate and preferred by locals and families. Platja de Llevant is the busier Blue Flag beach; the guide calls it about 2 km long and also says each main beach is about 2.5 km. 5
Top Regional Airline
Vueling (operating from Alicante-Elche Airport ALC) 12
Top International Airline
Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 (heavy traffic from UK and Northern Europe) 5 12
Highway Access
The AP-7 has exits for Poniente-Terra Mítica and for Levante. The N-332 and the CV-70 also reach the town. 5 19
Main Train/Transit Hub
The main TRAM stop is on Carrer de l'Estació, about 2 km west of the centre, in zone B. Line 1 reaches Alicante in about 1 hour 9 minutes, and line 9 runs toward Dénia via Altea and Calp. Benidorm Intermodal, next to the bus station, is also in zone B. 5
Public Transport Passes
Benidorm tram station is in zone B. A one-zone single is 2 euro; the 10-trip pass is 9 euro from 1 October 2026, or 5.40 euro until 31 December 2026, and the 30-trip pass is 25.70 euro, or 15.40 euro in that same window. The Alicante Móbilis monthly pass at 35 euro covers zone A only and does not include Benidorm. Llorente town buses are 1.50 euro by day and 1.65 euro at night, with a 24-hour tourist card at 11 euro and a 30-day card at 54 euro plus 2 euro for the card. 5 6 7
Regional Travel
Alsa runs the coast between Valencia and Alicante, and an express coach reaches Valencia in about 90 minutes. The tram covers Alicante, Altea, Calp and Dénia. 5

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital IMED Levante, on Calle del Doctor Santiago Ramón y Cajal, is the private hospital in Benidorm. The public hospital is Hospital Marina Baixa in La Vila Joiosa, Avinguda Alcalde Jaume Botella Mayor, switchboard 966 907 200. 20 22 32
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Hot Yoga Benidorm; Wellness Center at Gran Hotel Bali
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Fitness Corpore (Av. de l'Almadrava); approx. €40/month
Laundry Services
Clean & Go Self-Service Laundry (Av. de los Limones)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Balcón del Mediterráneo (The Castle Viewpoint) 5 25
Museums & Art Venues
Boca del Calvari Museum (local history and art)
Historical Sites
Tossal de la Cala, at the south end of Poniente beach, is an Iberian settlement from the 3rd to the 1st century BCE, later used by the Romans. 5 24
Religious Sites
Església de Sant Jaume i Santa Anna, in the old town, was built between 1740 and 1780. It holds the image of the Mare de Déu del Sofratge, the town patron. 5 19 23
Annual Events
The patronal fiestas, for the Virgin of the Suffrage and Saint James, run from the second weekend of November through the following Wednesday. Benidorm Fest is the winter Eurovision preselection, Low Festival is the last weekend of July, Fallas are in March, the Hogueras de San Juan in June, and Moros y Cristianos in October. 19
Cultural Districts
Casco Antiguo (The Old Town) 5 19
Theater Venues
Benidorm Palace, Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 13, is a cabaret and dinner theatre. The guide lists a show from 32 euro and a show with a menu at 52 to 62 euro; that listing was last updated in 2017. 5 27
Local Markets
The municipal market is on Carrer del Mercat 1, Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 20:00. Mercadillo Pueblo, on Avinguda de l'Almirall Bernat de Sarrià, is Sunday and Wednesday mornings, and Mercadet de Foietes, on Avinguda Ciudad Deportiva, is Wednesday mornings. 5 28
Music Scene
Low Festival, on the last weekend of July at Ciudad Deportiva Guillermo Amor, programmes indie, rock and pop over three days. 19
Street Art
Murals around the Plaza de Toros area
Cooking Classes
Local paella workshops (available via experience apps in nearby Alicante)
Art Galleries
Galeria de Arte Isataba
Historic Buildings
Intempo, finished in 2021, is the tallest building in Benidorm. A travel guide calls it the tallest in Spain outside Madrid; the Spanish encyclopedia calls it the fifth-tallest in Spain and the tallest in the Valencian Community. 5 18 19 31
Local Heritage
The Illa de Benidorm, the uninhabited island in the bay, is described as the town natural symbol. The patron image is the Mare de Déu del Sofratge, which local legend says was found after a shipwreck in the bay in 1740. 19 26

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parc Natural de la Serra Gelada rises east of Benidorm, with cliffs of more than 400 m. The easy Ruta Roja is about 3 km to the Albir lighthouse, and the Ruta Amarilla is a harder cliff path. Puig Campana, above Finestrat, is a harder summit walk at 1,410 m. 5 21
National Parks Nearby
Serra Gelada, beside Benidorm, is a natural park, the first maritime-terrestrial park in the Valencian Community. It is not a national park, and no national park was named on the pages opened for this pass. 21
Cycling/Walking Paths
The two town beaches are each about 2 to 2.5 km, with a seafront promenade on Poniente. Serra Gelada Ruta Roja is an easy walk of about 3 km to the Albir lighthouse. 5
Scenic Viewpoints
La Creu de Benidorm, also called Mirador de la Cruz, is on Carrer Taywan. It is a cross put up in 1961, with views over the bay, and several trails start there. Punta Canfali, the Balcón del Mediterráneo, looks along both beaches. 5 25
Birdwatching Locations
Boat trips run to the Illa de Benidorm, which the town guide calls a wildlife sanctuary. 5 26
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Hogueras de San Juan are held in June. A general ban on beach fires was not on the pages opened this pass. 19

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Main post office at Av. de l'Ametlla de Mar), DHL, SEUR
Tech Repair Services
PC Box Benidorm (C. de l'Ametlla de Mar)
Table Tennis Spots
Polideportivo Foietes (Public sports complex)
Language Classes
Costa Blanca Language School; approx. €15/hour for group lessons
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Central Benidorm is on Plaza Doctor Fleming. 30
Community Centers
Centro Social José Llorca Linares
Gaming Lounges
GameOn Benidorm (local gaming/internet cafe)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Mediterráneo Benidorm (Av. Mediterráneo) 29

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 put Benidorm at 4,156 euro per square metre. The index is not split by size. A 40 square metre studio at that rate is about 166,240 euro. 9
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Finestrat, the next town to the west, was 3,674 euro per square metre in the same October 2026 Fotocasa index. A 40 square metre example is about 146,960 euro. 11
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Benidorm, 4,156 euro per square metre. A 60 square metre flat at that rate is about 249,360 euro. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Finestrat was 3,674 euro per square metre in October 2026. A 60 square metre flat at that rate is about 220,440 euro. 11
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Benidorm, 4,156 euro per square metre. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is about 332,480 euro. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Finestrat was 3,674 euro per square metre in October 2026. An 80 square metre flat at that rate is about 293,920 euro. 11
Corporate Tax
The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. A newly created company that carries on a business pays 15% in the first tax period with a profit and in the next one. 15
Dividend Withholding Tax
19% withholding on dividends. Savings income, including dividends, is then taxed on a 19% to 30% scale. 14
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is 183 days in the calendar year, or a centre of vital interests in Spain. 14
Highest Income Tax Bracket
Spain country reference: the 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% above 300,000 euro. The country prep and tax profile record an effective top near 54%; the combined marginal rate depends on the autonomous community. 14
VAT
21% (IVA) 16
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. They apply when a Spanish resident holds more than 50% of a foreign entity that is taxed at less than 75% of the equivalent Spanish tax. 17
Property Tax
IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles), annual tax based on cadastral value 16
Property Transaction Tax
On a resale in the Valencian Community, transfer tax is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or 11% when the property or the right is worth over 1 million euro. A new home is charged VAT instead, and the reduced VAT rate on dwellings is 10%. 10 16
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound regime: withholding is 24% on employment income up to 600,000 euro and 47% above that, for the year of the move and the next five, if they were not resident in the previous five years. It is not a flat tax on every kind of income. 13

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. INE municipal register, Benidorm 77,327 in 2025Official
  2. ECB reference rate on 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  3. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euro for 28 daysOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, cards and prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage BenidormSecondary
  6. TRAM Alicante fares from 1 October 2026Official
  7. TRAM temporary fares through 31 December 2026Official
  8. Espai Coworking Benidorm, 150 euro a monthOfficial
  9. Fotocasa Benidorm asking prices, October 2026Index
  10. Valencian transfer tax, 9 percent from 1 June 2026Official
  11. Fotocasa Finestrat asking prices, October 2026Index
  12. Aena list of airlines at Alicante-ElcheOfficial
  13. Tax agency page on the inbound workers regimeOfficial
  14. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  15. PwC Spain corporate income tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  16. PwC Spain VAT, dwellings at 10 percent, and local property taxSecondary
  17. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  18. English Wikipedia BenidormReference
  19. Spanish Wikipedia BenidormReference
  20. Hospital Marina Baixa, La Vila JoiosaOfficial
  21. Serra Gelada natural parkOfficial
  22. OpenStreetMap Hospital IMED LevanteSecondary
  23. OpenStreetMap church of Sant Jaume i Santa AnnaSecondary
  24. OpenStreetMap Tossal de la CalaSecondary
  25. OpenStreetMap Punta Canfali viewpointSecondary
  26. OpenStreetMap Illot de BenidormSecondary
  27. OpenStreetMap Benidorm PalaceSecondary
  28. OpenStreetMap municipal marketSecondary
  29. OpenStreetMap Casino MediterraneoSecondary
  30. OpenStreetMap central public library, Plaza Doctor FlemingSecondary
  31. OpenStreetMap Edificio IntempoSecondary
  32. OpenStreetMap Hospital Marina BaixaSecondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €180,000) Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Benidorm, 4,156 euro per square metre. A 60…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €120,000) Finestrat was 3,674 euro per square metre in October 2026. A 60 square metre flat at that…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €224,000) Same October 2026 Fotocasa asking price for Benidorm, 4,156 euro per square metre. An 80…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000) Finestrat was 3,674 euro per square metre in October 2026. An 80 square metre flat at that…
    • Accommodation High-rise apartments, hotels, and holiday rentals via Airbnb and Idealista The town guide counts more than 240 hotels and holiday-apartment blocks, and about 41,000…
    41 more changes
    • Annual Events Benidorm Fest (February), Benidorm Pride (September), Fiestas Mayores Patronales… The patronal fiestas, for the Virgin of the Suffrage and Saint James, run from the second…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Spanish Digital Nomad Visa; Bekham Law extension possible (flat 24% rate on… Employed remote workers with the international telework visa can opt into the inbound…
    • Bar/Nightlife Area The Square (English Zone) and Calle Santo Domingo (Tapas Alley in Old Town) Calle Santo Domingo in the old town is the tapas alley. Levante has the dense strip of…
    • Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Poniente Beach (quieter, modern apartments) or La Cala de Finestrat Poniente is the quieter beach side. La Cala de Finestrat, on the western edge, is…
    • Best Area to Stay for Tourists Levante Beach (nightlife and action) or Old Town (Casco Antiguo) for charm Levante is the lively beach side, popular with families and groups. The old town is the…
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa de Poniente (spacious and less crowded than Levante) Platja de Ponent (Poniente) is a Blue Flag beach, described as more sedate and preferred…
    • Best Coworking Space Coworking Benidorm (C. de l'Almadrava, 4); approx. €15/day or €150/month Espai Coworking Benidorm, the municipal desk in Edifici Aquarium II at Avinguda Juan…
    • Best Hospital Hospital IMED Levante (C. Ramón y Cajal, 7); multilingual private hospital Hospital IMED Levante, on Calle del Doctor Santiago Ramón y Cajal, is the private hospital…
    • Birdwatching Locations Benidorm Island (L'illa de Benidorm) reachable by boat Boat trips run to the Illa de Benidorm, which the town guide calls a wildlife sanctuary.
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Generally prohibited on public beaches; look for designated 'Moros y Cristianos' festival… Hogueras de San Juan are held in June. A general ban on beach fires was not on the pages…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards and contactless payments accepted almost everywhere Cards are widely accepted. Cash is still used in smaller venues and markets, and some…
    • City Benidorm, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain Benidorm, in the Marina Baixa, province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Spanish tax law includes robust CFC (Transparencia Fiscal Internacional) rules Yes. They apply when a Spanish resident holds more than 50% of a foreign entity that is…
    • Corporate Tax Standard rate 25% (Spain); 15% for new companies for the first 2 years The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. A newly created company that carries on a…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA, Santander Euro (EUR). On 19 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so 1…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths The Promenade spanning Levante and Poniente beaches (approx. 6km) The two town beaches are each about 2 to 2.5 km, with a seafront promenade on Poniente…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% depending on amount 19% withholding on dividends. Savings income, including dividends, is then taxed on a 19%…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (National + Regional variation) Spain country reference: the 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% above 300,000 euro…
    • Highway Access AP-7 (Autopista del Mediterráneo) and N-332 coastal road The AP-7 has exits for Poniente-Terra Mítica and for Levante. The N-332 and the CV-70 also…
    • Historic Buildings Intempo Building (iconic M-shaped skyscraper, tallest residential building in Spain) Intempo, finished in 2021, is the tallest building in Benidorm. A travel guide calls it…
    • Historical Sites Tossal de la Cala (Roman settlement ruins at the end of Poniente beach) Tossal de la Cala, at the south end of Poniente beach, is an Iberian settlement from the…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Municipal Central (Plaza de SS. MM. Los Reyes de España) Biblioteca Pública Municipal Central Benidorm is on Plaza Doctor Fleming.
    • Local Heritage The 'Peñon d’Ifach' in nearby Calpe is the iconic regional symbol The Illa de Benidorm, the uninhabited island in the bay, is described as the town natural…
    • Local Markets Mercadillo de Benidorm (Municipal Market at Goya Street) The municipal market is on Carrer del Mercat 1, Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 20:00…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Benidorm TRAM Station (connects to Alicante and Denia) The main TRAM stop is on Carrer de l'Estació, about 2 km west of the centre, in zone B…
    • Music Scene Low Festival (indie/rock in July) and live music venues in Rincon de Loix Low Festival, on the last weekend of July at Ciudad Deportiva Guillermo Amor, programmes…
    • National Parks Nearby Montgó Natural Park (approx. 45 mins away near Denia) Serra Gelada, beside Benidorm, is a natural park, the first maritime-terrestrial park in…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Sierra Helada Natural Park (hiking trails with cliff views) Parc Natural de la Serra Gelada rises east of Benidorm, with cliffs of more than 400 m…
    • Population Approx. 70,000 (increases to 400,000+ in peak season) 77,327 in the 2025 municipal register. The Spanish encyclopedia says the town can reach…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Transaction Tax ITP (Resale) approx. 10% in the Valencia region; VAT (New build) is 10% On a resale in the Valencian Community, transfer tax is 9% for deeds from 1 June 2026, or…
    • Public Transport Passes Tarjeta Móbilis (rechargeable card for local buses/TRAM); approx. €1.50 per journey Benidorm tram station is in zone B. A one-zone single is 2 euro; the 10-trip pass is 9…
    • Regional Travel ALSA Bus (to Valencia/Madrid) and TRAM (to Altea, Calpe, Alicante) Alsa runs the coast between Valencia and Alicante, and an express coach reaches Valencia…
    • Religious Sites Iglesia de San Jaime y Santa Ana (Old Town) Església de Sant Jaume i Santa Anna, in the old town, was built between 1740 and 1780. It…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Yoigo; Prepaid 20GB for approx. €15-20 Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10…
    • Scenic Viewpoints La Cruz de Benidorm (The Cross) at the top of Sierra Helada La Creu de Benidorm, also called Mirador de la Cruz, is on Carrer Taywan. It is a cross…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026 put Benidorm at 4,156 euro per square metre. The…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000) Finestrat, the next town to the west, was 3,674 euro per square metre in the same October…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink, but high mineral content; most residents prefer bottled or filtered water Generally safe to drink nationwide. Some southern regions have higher mineral content, so…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is 183 days in the calendar year, or a…
    • Theater Venues Benidorm Palace (world-class cabaret and dinner shows) Benidorm Palace, Avenida Doctor Severo Ochoa 13, is a cabaret and dinner theatre. The…

    fix pass. Tap Water now states the country prep’s nationwide safety rule and southern mineral caveat. Highest Income Tax Bracket now labels 47 percent withholding and the near-54 percent effective top as Spain country references with regional variation. Best Hospital, Libraries & Study Spots, Casino & Gaming Halls, Theater Venues, Local Markets and Public Transport Passes have explicit verification limits for addresses, hours or prices in Not verified; their values are retained. Refreshed research date and researcher attribution. (en.wikivoyage.org, taxsummaries.pwc.com, en.wikivoyage.org, marinabaixa.san.gva.es)

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