At the foot of the Sierra Helada and to the north of the resort, this beach is situated between steep cliffs. This is a small cove where visitors can escape from the hustle and bustle of Benidorm's busier beaches. Combining fine sand and rock, this cove is ideal for snorkeling, as it has crystal clear waters, where you can view the beautiful rocky seabed. There is a life guard service here. Features: • Length: 60 meters. • Type of Sand: Fine grain and rocks.
This small cove separates the two main beaches of Levante and Poniente. It is located between Punta Canfali and the port. With a length of about 120 meters, fine golden sand and offers a quieter more relaxed atmosphere. Opposite the beach is l'Illa de Benidorm (Benidorm Island) which houses a submerged platform known as La Llosa, an important marine reserve a treat for scuba divers. This good quality beach has been in the possession of a Blue Flag since 1987. Features: • Length: 120 metres. • Average Width: 20 metres. • Maximum width: 30 metres. • Minimum Width: 2 metres. • Sand area: 2,400 m2.
This is perhaps one of the best known beaches in Europe. This is an urban beach over 2 km long that runs from Punta Pinet to Punta Canfali. A stretch of fine golden sand bathed by the calm waters of the Mediterranean and sun all day thanks to its south facing orientation. The services on offer are very complete including life guard surveillance and equipment, as well as other services such as: sun loungers, foot showers, walkways, and play areas for children. Running parallel to the beach is the bustling promenade full of restaurants and bars always a hive of activity, with people from all nationalities. Features: Length: 2,084 metres. Average Width: 55 metres. Maximum width: 75 metres. Minimum width: 20 metres Sand surface: 125,785 m2.
This is the longest beach in the resort, more than 3 km long, making it an ideal place to stroll along the shore. Is characteristically quieter than Levante beach . It is an urban beach with a new modern promenade designed by the architect Carlos Ferrater and with a large number of restaurants and bars and clubs to enjoy. It has a full range of services and leisure facilities such as floating platforms, Beach Library, playground, recreational games, sports, shaded areas for reading and an accessible beach service for the disabled. Features: Length: 3,100 metres. Average Width: 74 metres. Maximum width: 105 metres. Minimum width: 33 metres. Sand Area: 146,239 m2.
La Cala Ferris, dotted with palm trees and small dunes and with crystalline waters, offers the opportunity to enjoy a quiet bath hearing the sounds of birds and the coming and going of the sea. Excellent place to dive: you will be amazed by the posidonia meadows and the amount of fish that inhabit this ecosystem.
This is a small rock and sand cove from which you can take a short walk to the "Mar Morta" i"Roques Negres" (Dead Sea & Black Rocks). The "Mar Morta" is a small shallow inlet of sea protected by rocks from the waves. This rock pool is ideal for children to paddle or swim in. Close to the "Mar Morta" you will find "Les Roques Negres", rock formations that due to the iron deposits have taken on an unusual dark reddish-brown colour.
The beach for dogs The Xarco in Villajoyosa was inaugurated in 2015, and in 2018 it is still open to our dogs. It is a small natural beach, beautiful and quiet, formed by gravel and rock located south of the city. The right part of the beach is the one that is enabled for dogs. The ordinance was approved on May 21, 2015, and since then there have been many dogs that have been able to enjoy a great day at the beach with their owners.
With an area of 2,7 km, Els Molins beach starts at km 5,4 Highway Les Marines. It is far from the urban core, which together with its large size, makes it a little uncrowded beach. Els Molins beach has the Blue Flag award that certifies the quality of its waters and its services. Parking on the beach Els Molins is relatively simple, since there are several access roads are also very spacious where you can park vehicles without major complications. Around Els Molins beach there are no private parking.
The nudist beach El Pinet is next to the Salinas Natural Park, at the southern end of Santa Pola. Only accessible on foot, by wooden walkways over the dunes. Next to the beach Pinet are the Salinas de Bonmatí and the base of the watchtower the Pinet. It begins a a hiking trail that crosses the dunes of Santa Pola. Many waterfowl overwinter in this area and breed in spring. Blue Flag and municipal natural park (2005). The sand is interrupted at times by ancient canals of the salt. There are old boats sunk in the sand. It is disputed his statement as fit for dogs (2017). Open sea making it somewhat dangerous. There are several restaurants where you can eat seafood and earth, like artichokes. If you like walking naked,
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