Benidorm Island is the no.1 of all Benidorm boat trips. It’s cheap, easy and a perfect afternoon out! Here’s all you need to know about visiting.
How To Get To Benidorm Island
Benidorm Island is only accessible by boat and is one of the most popular Benidorm boat trips available. Giving one of the best Benidorm viewpoints in the area.
The ferries depart every hour from the port in the old town, and from Levante Beach during the summer.
It’s not necessary to book in advance, simply turn up at the box office in the local port and look for the Benidorm Island signs.
The quickest and easiest way to get around Benidorm is on E-Bikes.
We always choose to rent bikes from Tao Bike, which start at around £30 per day, and explore ourselves.
For those short on time, or that prefer everything to be organised for them, there are some awesome tours on Get Your Guide available to book in advance.
Benidorm Island Ferry Times
Departure to and from Benidorm Island leave the Benidorm Marine Port every hour from 10am.
Benidorm Island Ferry Prices
Adult Return: €15
Child Return: €12 (2 to 10 years old)
Best Time To Visit Benidorm Island
Benidorm itself is a year round destination with long hot summers and short mild winters.
The hottest months are from June to August with temperatures reaching 32°C. These are also the busiest months when all the sun lovers head for Benidorm.
If you visit Benidorm Island during the peak season and want to beat the crowds, you’re probably best catching the first boat at 10am.
The boat trips run all year round dependent on weather.
What To Pack
What To Expect On Benidorm Island
Benidorm Island is a very small island, sitting approximately 3.5 kilometres from the Spanish mainland. It is also a nature reserve of spain.
Super close to the holiday town, it’s just a five minute ferry ride from Levante Beach. You can in fact get a great view of the Island from Balcon Del Mediterraneo.
There are boats going back and forth to the island every hour.
They are generally 3-tier boats too. So if you’re into the underwater world, you can enjoy some of the most colourful sea life in Europe, all from the underwater boat window.
This is probably one of the main reasons that it’s one of the best Benidorm boat trips. It’s family friendly and gives some impressive views of Benidorm.
There’s a submarine tour that takes part next door to the island lasting around 10 minutes. We didn’t take this tour, but the reviews are all amazing and people generally says it’s well worth it!
The Benidorm Island Trail
When you arrive at the island you can explore the trail by foot.
It takes around 10/15 minutes to reach the top at a slow pace. So Benidorm island is entirely suitable for families and the stunning views of Benidorm from the top are really worth the ride.
Nobody lives on the island but there is a restaurant and bar with toilets.
So after your small hike to the top you can relax and watch the busy Benidorm coast from afar. Or even catch people on jet skis or taking part in Benidorm water sports off the coast.
It’s also best to be mindful of the rocky path on the way up and wear closed shoes/trainers.
So although we may be biased, we had a fantastic afternoon on the island and can see why it’s one the favourite Benidorm boat trips.
Where To Stay In Benidorm
Luxury
Situated next to Levante Beach in Benidorm Old Town, Villa Venecia Hotel Boutique has a terrace with a hot tub and spectacular sea views.
Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, hydromassage bath and free Wi-Fi. Each elegant room at Villa Venecia Benidorm offers panoramic views of the sea and town.
Rooms include designer furniture, a Nespresso coffee machine and a choice of pillows and mattresses.
The Villa Venecia’s Llum del Mar restaurant serves creative Mediterranean cuisine from local produce and fine wines from around the country.
The hotel also has a stylish bar with terrace.
Mid-Budget
The adults-only Sol Costablanca Hotel is right on Levante Beach, in central Benidorm.
It offers an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and a private balcony, some with Mediterranean views.
The modern rooms are carpeted and come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is a minibar, work desk and free WiFi. A safe is available for an extra charge.
The hotel has a buffet-style restaurant featuring show cooking. Guests can enjoy a drink in the lounge bar, which has a TV and offers live evening entertainment.
There are also bars and discos within a 5-minute walk.
Budget
Situated in Benidorm, 550 yards from Levante Beach and 650 yards from Cala Tio Ximo, Apartment Mirador offers a garden and air conditioning.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath.
This apartment is 4.3 miles from Mal Pas Beach and 6.2 miles from Terra Natura.
For more places to stay in Benidorm, you can check the latest prices on Booking.com.
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