Benidorm's beaches and range
of leisure amenities explain why has it has
become Costa Blanca's main tourist area. Benidorm
has some of the best beaches in the world. The
fine sand, cleaned daily, the quality of the
services and the transparency of the water are
the main reasons given by Benidorm's many visitors.
The Playa de Levante, where most bathers gather,
is located 2 kilometres from the old town centre,
the Sierra Gelada and the Ricón de Loix.
In the middle of the summer the colourful concentration
of human bodies is quite impressive. The Playa
de Poniente is located on the edges of the old
town centre, near the Finestrat cove. The Playa
de Poniente resembles the Playa de Levante,
though it is more peaceful. There is a small
cove between the Playa de Poniente and the old
town centre, known as the Playa del Mal Pas,
which can be reached from the port or from stairs
that descend from the castle. The historical
centre is located around the Canfali vantage
point, which is the most emblematic image of
Benidorm with a white stone balcony and a vantage
point. The neoclassical church dedicated to
St James the Apostle is also located in this
area. The Levante beach can be reached from
the Plaza del Castillo either by walking down
through the narrow white streets, or through
the town's commercial district. Benidorm's impressive
commercial centre is located around the Plaza
Triangular, the calle Martínez Alejos,
Gambo, Dr. Perez Llorca and the wide avenida
del Mediterráneo. There is an interesting
walk that starts from the Ayuntamiento and then
runs parallel to the Playa de Levante along
Avenida de Alcoy and Avenida Madrid. This area
is one of Benidorm's most animated night spots.
The Aiguera Park, designed by Ricardo Bofill,
is Benidorm's largest park and divides the town
in two. Benidorm's attraction lies in the variety
of its leisure amenities, with a wide range
of activities for foreign and national tourists,
children, teenagers and pensioners. All tastes
and activities are catered for: gastronomy,
music, culture, excursions through the region
and cinema. Walks can be taken in the Parque
de Elche, excursions taken to the Sierra Gelada,
you can go swimming on the best beaches of the
Costa Blanca, go to the cinema, visit the Aquatic
Park, eat and drink in restaurants for all budgets,
and practise sports such as sailing and diving
and also enjoy the nightlife.