Day Trips from Benidorm by Car
Benidorm is located in Valencia, Spain, about 45 km northeast of Alicante, a little south of Altea, along the western Mediterranean Sea. Once a village, today it has a very prominent night life and well-developed beaches, skyscrapers and a booming tourist economy. It is one of the most popular holiday spots in Spain and because of its unique skyline comprising tall hotels and apartment buildings; it is also called the “Manhattan of Spain” because it is distinct from any other beach town on the Costa Blanca (White Coast).
It is surrounded by mountains of height 1558 m high and is near many small but beautiful spots that can be covered by car. Some of the popular day trips from Benidorm by car hire are:
Canelobre Caves are located 24 km from Alicante. After parking your hire car here, you can visit natural caves, which are in fact a natural underground vault with mineral deposits in the shape of huge candelabra. This site, when lit up, is used for concerts.
A rental car will bring you to Alicante, 45 km south of Benidorm. Here you can visit the seafront, the San Juan Beach, which is linked to the harbor by streetcars and the shopping arcade and night life area, the Plaza del Puerto Viejo, which is home to a range of lively shops, restaurants and bars. The serene yet dignified St. Barbara Castle gives you a peep into Alicante’s history.
A short car drive away from Alicante is Valencia. Here, if you take a day trip from Benidorm by car, it will bring you to a fantastic tourist spot called Alicante. This is primarily a university town comprising 60,000 students. People who drive down from Benidorm in rental car see the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the city’s largest public square, the City of Arts and Science which houses the fascinating Palace of the Arts, the Oceanographic Park, the Prince Felipe Science Museum and the Planetarium.
About 13 km north of Benidorm is the pretty coastal town of Altea. You can opt for a day trip by hire car from Benidorm to Altea to this scenic beauty with mountains, beaches and a town full of cafes, Tapas bars and white-painted houses. It has a University of Culture and Fine Arts, a large concert hall and several art galleries, which earn it the sobriquet of ‘Cultural Capital of the Valencian Region.
If beaches attract you, why not stop at Albir, situated between Altea and Benidorm? In Benidorm you will find many local shops, a beach and a long promenade. This beach is popular with the people of Benidorm, as also its other recreational attractions. Park your hire car and take a walk along the beach to enjoy its cool breeze.
A small village very near Benidorm is Penon de Ifach (Rock of Ifach). This is a natural landmark in the fishing village of Calpe, with a rich fishing history. Its sandy beaches, promenade with shops and restaurants and a busy port, give it its own special character. To enjoy the village you must step out of your rental car.